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Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. Slash and burn.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I wish to inquire about the Education (Amendment) Bill. However, may I first remind the Tánaiste regarding his comments about Deputy Boyd Barrett that the Deputy has a strong track record in defending workers' rights?

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I just wanted to point that out. He has always defended the workers of this country and I will back him 100% on those issues.

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: My apologies. On the Education (Amendment) Bill, is it now Government and Labour Party policy to cut, slash and burn the resources for children with special needs?

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding funding to the State assisted community and voluntary groups on the northside of Dublin City; if funding to such groups has been reduced in recent years; if the number of community groups in this area that are seeking funding has increased or decreased in recent years; and if she will make a...

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community groups that have applied for funding for the first time between 2010 and 2011; the way that number compares to previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8129/11]

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for her detailed response. This is my first opportunity to wish her well in her new job. I know she has a strong interest in the issues raised in today's question. Does the Minister and her Government value the huge amount of work done by the community and voluntary sector for many years in this country? This type of community patriotism should be recognised and...

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will the Minister strongly support groups like Northside Centre for the Unemployed in Coolock, and the Kilbarrack Group, which deals with young people at risk in disadvantaged areas? There is a major problem for the Justice for the Forgotten group, which is based in Gardiner Street. The previous Government slashed its funding, and its members had to go to the Pat Finucane Centre to get new...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rules and regulations regarding primary school children attending schools outside their own area. [8028/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a placement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8000/11]

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should answer the question. No fudge.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I seek to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to support actively Justice for the Forgotten, the support group for the families of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, in its efforts to find truth and justice. I call on the Taoiseach to demand that the British Government open its files and make...

Energy Resources: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: He used to want to nationalise the lot.

Energy Resources: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak in the debate on this important motion on our natural resources and the urgent need to use them in the interests of the Irish people. I commend the Sinn Féin Deputies for bringing this motion before the House and I urge all Members to vote in support of it. Now is the opportunity for every Member to state where he or she stands...

Energy Resources: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I agree. We should not simply hand it over, willy-nilly. I support the motion for a complete review of the licensing and revenue terms and the immediate revocation of consents given to the Corrib consortium and the licence for Lough Allen pending such a review. I hope the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, takes note of this part of the motion. I also support the establishment of a State oil and...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown in the calculation of redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [8431/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the case of a school (details supplied). [8648/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will support the case of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [8651/11]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a traffic incident in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [8259/11]