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- Business of Dáil: Motion (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: On a point of order, has any time been allocated for Independent Deputies to speak in this debate? I notice we are to have a two hour debate. As far as I am aware, none of the Independent Members is being allowed to speak. Will the Ceann Comhairle clarify that matter?
- Business of Dáil: Motion (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: It is not acceptable that a small minority of Members of the Dáil is not allowed to speak, particularly those of us who want to make a contribution and who have made a contribution in regard to the peace process. It is disgraceful and undemocratic. It is one of the reasons former Deputy Lee has spoken out about the urgent need for reform of the Dáil.
- Business of Dáil: Motion (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: It will be contentious.
- Northern Ireland: Statements (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas Ceann Comhairle and the Government for allowing me some speaking time. The Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Carey, were involved. I welcome the developments in the peace process in recent weeks and commend all those involved. This is above party politics. When people do the right thing they should always be...
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter (details supplied). [6121/10]
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a matter (details supplied). [6769/10]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support the case of a person (details supplied). [6122/10]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will support the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [6106/10]
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 562: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [6662/10]
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 569: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will have an investigation made into the dispute regarding allegations of inappropriate housing allocations in Dublin City Council; if he will request Dublin City Council to publish the council's audit committee report. [6105/10]
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 585: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when turf cutting will cease on the 32 designated raised bogs as outlined in the EC natural habitats regulations 1997; the measures that will be put in place to enforce his decision regarding the cessation of turf cutting. [6663/10]
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 586: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the findings of the cessation of turf cutting working group will be available. [6664/10]
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6102/10]
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 701: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (details supplied). [6661/10]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (details supplied). [6103/10]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support the case of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6104/10]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 700: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to a query (details supplied). [6660/10]
- Local Authority Housing (10 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue of serious allegations regarding inappropriate local authority housing allocations in Dublin City Council and the urgent need for a proper inquiry into them. This serious matter has been brought to my attention by Independent councillors Mannix Flynn and Damian O'Farrell. There has been much huffing and puffing from the...
- Local Authority Housing (10 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: As a result of this, it is believed that at least 10% to 15% of Dublin City Council dwellings were allocated in breach of the scheme of letting priorities and outside the guidelines. I urge the Minister of State to investigate this and see what is going on in City Hall.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2010)
Finian McGrath: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied). [7021/10]