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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8308/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Defence, in view of his commitment to good corporate governance practice, if he has concerns that the executive committee and the central council of the Irish Red Cross has a number of members who have served continually on the board for between ten and 20 years, in breach of internationally recognised good governance practice, including that of the...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Irish Red Cross intends to carry out an independent investigation into claims made by the IRC whistleblower and pending the outcome of that investigation to re-instate the sacked former head of the international department as per calls made by Transparency International - Ireland in December 2010 and again in March 2011; and if he will...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to be in a position to appoint a replacement to the central council of the Irish Red Cross following the recent resignation of one of its Government nominated members for personal reasons; and the way he intends to choose the replacement.. [8253/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to put aside the governance reform proposals submitted by the Irish Red Cross last year pending the outcome of the detailed legal review of the governance and structures of the IRC as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8254/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in the absence to date of the production and publication by the Irish Red Cross of a 2009 annual report or a 2010 annual report, he will assure Dáil Éireann that he is satisfied that the nearly €2 million of taxpayers' money given by him to the Irish Red Cross in 2009 and 2010 has been effectively and efficiently spent; if he will inform...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has approved annual grant-in-aid funding for 2011 to the Irish Red Cross and the amount of same; his views on whether this is a prudent use of taxpayers' money in view of the extensive revelations in the media (details supplied) during 2010 regarding financial issues within the Irish Red Cross. [8256/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Defence the actions he has taken to date to carry out a detailed legal review of the governance and structures of the Irish Red Cross as per the commitment given in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8257/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding greyhounds. [8443/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding home support hours in respect of a person (details supplied). [8442/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the case of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8649/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [8258/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8476/11]

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I revert to an issue I raised a number of weeks ago, namely, that of cystic fibrosis services. I believed this matter had been done and dusted in the Dáil three weeks ago when I was fairly satisfied with the Taoiseach's response. The problem stems from the considerable confusion caused by a major change made last Tuesday. Will the Taoiseach respond to a letter I received from a...

Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I am concerned about the absence of the 34-bed figure, although the Taoiseach mentioned a 20-bed figure that could go as high as 34 beds. Before the last general election, the Labour Party, Sinn Féin, the Independents and all the Government parties agreed on 34 beds. The new Members of the Oireachtas should be aware of that. Deputies such as Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and a current Minister...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the plight of the dancing boys of Afghanistan, who are young boys in extreme poverty that are being sexually exploited, with the European Union and United Nations. [8700/11]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Directive 2009/136/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 will be transposed into Irish law before the deadline of 25 May 2011; and if so, pursuant to Article 27a of the directive, if there is a timeframe to put in place the 116000 missing children hotline; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will end the harassment of smokers by the Health Service Executive and not remove the perspex shelter from a public house (details supplied). [8701/11]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (20 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding best advice and practice regarding a matter (details supplied). [8702/11]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Under the provisions of Standing Order 32, I seek the adjournment of Dáil Éireann to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to build and develop Ireland's relationship with Cuba, calling on the Irish Government to support an end to the blockade at European and United Nations level and welcoming to Ireland this week Victor Dreke Cruz, the veteran of the...