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Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is welcome to Clontarf any time.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Minister has been going to too many night clubs

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: He has been going to too many night clubs.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I want to ask the Taoiseach a few questions about what is happening in Dublin Bay and the new port expansion plan by the Dublin Port Company. It is linked with the broader issue of job creation. Earlier the Taoiseach mentioned the possibility of commemorating the Battle of Clontarf of 1014. There could be another Battle of Clontarf shortly. Does the Taoiseach accept the principle-----

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: -----that Dublin Bay belongs to the people of Dublin and Ireland, not just the port company? Does he agree that the bay needs to be preserved and that filling in 40 ha. of land would constitute environmental vandalism, particularly when the Dublin Port Company does not need the land? Is he aware of the anger expressed about the master plan launched by the serving Minister at the Cabinet,...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will the Taoiseach ask the management team of the Dublin Port Company to manage its 60 acres of port land more efficiently and use other ways of updating the port? I also ask him not to allow the bay to be destroyed by vested interests because of its major potential. I ask him whether his Cabinet is split on the matter. One Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, says he is against the infill,...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, will the time be extended for other speakers?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Acting Chairman can dock him the half.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking on the important and urgent debate on the jobs initiative. Before I go into the details of the debate, I must state that I have many friends and family members who have lost their jobs over the past 12 months. It has been a terrible experience for all of them, and that is why we have to focus on job creation as part of any strategy...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) who is detained at a location without charge since September 2009. [10731/11]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to Quinn Insurance and the State's ability to cover its losses, the position regarding the funds collected over the years by way of levies charged on general insurance premiums; and if levies ranging between 1%-3% were charged on every Irish general insurance premium each year. [10228/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the following matter (details supplied) regarding adult education. [10198/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a summer works scheme in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [10199/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [10200/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on correspondence regarding the Irish Red Cross (details supplied). [10536/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the 116000 phone number will be implemented to protect our children from predators. [10318/11]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (10 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a driving test in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [10578/11]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (11 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding parking permits (details supplied). [10887/11]

Order of Business (12 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: He would not do that, a Cheann Comhairle.