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Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: A delayed reaction.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: As somebody who knows Denis, I wish him and his family the best of luck. I got to know Denis since I was elected to the House in 2002. I know him very well although that is not to imply I am a regular customer.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Some of the smoking gang in the Dáil would know him very well from having a chat out the back. I wish him well and thank him for all the stories and yarns over the many years.

Making Committees Work in the 31st Dáil: Statements (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: A busy man.

Making Committees Work in the 31st Dáil: Statements (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: The message I got from the voters on the ground during the election campaign was about the three "Rs" — reform, reform, reform. As somebody who sat on committees in previous Dáil sessions, I found them to be very important, but there is urgent need for reform. I sat on the Oireachtas committee on justice that dealt with the Disability Bill 2004 and I had the privilege of putting forward...

Banks Recapitalisation and Restructuring: Statements (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will provide statistics for an area (details supplied) regarding anti-social activities. [6233/11]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the case of persons (details supplied) regarding parking. [6234/11]

Written Answers — Stardust Disaster: Stardust Disaster (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding supports for the Stardust families (details supplied). [6257/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a care package in respect of a person (details supplied). [6228/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults with an intellectual disability nationally who are on residential, day care and respite waiting lists. [6235/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme. [6256/11]

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will offer advice to families regarding damage (details supplied). [6258/11]

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Send in the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte.

Murder of PSNI Constable: Statements (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputies Joan Collins, Luke Flanagan and Catherine Murphy. I am thankful for the opportunity to speak to this urgent and sad debate, which concerns the horrific murder of Ronan Kerr, a young PSNI officer. I offer my deepest and most sincere sympathy to his mother, brothers and sister, as well as his family and close friends. It was a nightmare for young Ronan's...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I congratulate the new Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, on his appointment. I note that there are only three Members on the Government benches: Deputies Brian Hayes, Colm Keaveney and Derek Keating. I welcome their presence in the Chamber but it is a shame nobody else represents Labour or Fine Gael, particularly the so-called new kids on the block.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: No Fianna Fáil. Absolutely. Notable by their absence are those who promised change in Irish politics and Dáil reform, so we have a long way to go. I am grateful to the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on the urgent need for a referendum on the EU-IMF loan package scheme. Before going into the details, I should highlight the amount of stress that...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: An honest debate is what we sought.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland has now abandoned its own independent foreign policy on international conflicts; and if he will provide his position on NATO. [6468/11]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (5 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will recognise a Palestinian state in the 1967 borders that it is in the West Bank including the east Jerusalem and Gaza; and if he will accord the Palestine state full diplomatic relations. [6700/11]