Results 461-480 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: We are in great form on the Independent benches since the by-election.

Irish Language: Statements (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: As Deputy Joe Higgins is not here, may I speak for the rest of his time slot?

Irish Language: Statements (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is fine.

Irish Language: Statements (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Gabhaím buíochas as ucht an seans seo labhairt ar son na Gaeilge. Tá an díospóireacht seo an-tábhachtach agus b'fhiú dúinn go léir éisteacht leis na daoine atá ag obair ar son na Gaeilge. Caithimid éisteacht freisin leis na tuismitheoirí agus na daltaí sna Gaelscoileanna. Tá a lán rudaí maithe ar siúil sna scoileanna sin agus caithfimid foghlaim ó na daoine sin. As a person...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this important legislation but before I refer to its contents and make a number of suggestions, I thank and commend the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on his handling of the case of the Nigerian student, Olunkunle Elunhanla, who is being allowed to return to his studies in Ireland. It is not a sign of weakness when somebody in political office stands up and accepts he...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: What about class sizes?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Government can get something right.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is very important.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding recent developments at Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5537/05]

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: First, does the Minister accept that Aer Lingus has made a major contribution to the economy and the country generally as an island nation? Does he accept there is a danger that we might lose that contribution? Second, does the Minister agree that the staff of Aer Lingus made considerable sacrifices to contribute to the company? Does he agree that they deserve support and credit, and that it...

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister might get through it.

Security Industry. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should do his job.

Security Industry. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should have done so two years ago.

Security Industry. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister has been too busy sending snatch squads into schools.

Security Industry. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should focus on his job.

Leaders' Questions. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: They stole a seat.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 757: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the opinion of the British Labour MP and former spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Kevin McNamara, that the matter of the murder of Mr. Eddie Fullerton should be vigorously pursued by both the RUC and the gardaí and not left to gather dust, in view of the claim made in a TG4 documentary that the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 758: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he received a report from the Garda Síochána in relation to the re-examination carried out by the gardaí at his behest into the Garda original investigation of the murder of Donegal County Councillor Eddie Fullerton; and if so, when he intends to publish its contents. [10909/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 759: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has not received a report on the matter of the murder of Mr. Eddie Fullerton, considering the recently aired TG4 documentary on the matter stated that the Fullerton family had been informed last year that the gardaí had completed their re-examination; and the reason for this delay. [10910/05]