Results 581-600 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Is the Cabinet sub-committee genuinely aware of the major housing crisis, particularly for the 50,000 on local authority waiting lists? This has a knock-on effect on more than 100,000 people. What progressive proposals does the Cabinet sub-committee have to deal with social and affordable housing? Is the Taoiseach aware of the major housing crisis and is the sub-committee aware of the reality...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the major threat of closure to the northside community law centre in Coolock and the urgent need for adequate funding so that the centre can carry on its valuable work in social welfare law, consumer credit and debt and the general issue of poverty.

Revenue Investigations. (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Revenue Investigations. (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is doing a great deal of talking.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This is disgraceful legislation which is flawed and undemocratic. It is appalling that this Bill has been brought before the House. It should be thrown out immediately because of its lack of respect for citizens. Three-seat constituencies are a disaster for democracy and for inclusive politics. Why are all the five-seat constituencies on the...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government gave its terms of reference. However, I will move on from this issue.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I will not accept any points of order.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The commission represents a stalling tactic.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I have every right to challenge the workings of a commission for which the former Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen gave the terms of reference. I make no apologies for this. We must ensure democracy in this State and a more inclusive politics. The number of constituencies has increased to 43, including 18 three-seat constituencies, but there are still...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: That does not happen in Clontarf.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Small class sizes are good for education.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: They are good for education.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: When will it happen?

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Can we have a timescale?

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The battle goes on.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is what the debate is about.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: It cannot deliver. Look at the motion.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Look at the facts and figures.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is an important motion. I declare a special interest in that I have been a teacher for more than 20 years and am still a member of the INTO. I am always honoured and privileged to represent the INTO view in the Dáil and will continue to push the case for education, the importance of teachers in society and their valuable role in the community. It is essential that this House notes that...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tribunals and other public inquiries cost taxpayers €191.8 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/05]