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- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Some 40% of the members of the Cabinet went to private schools.
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Is the Taoiseach aware of a recent INTO survey of principals in disadvantaged schools that shows 20 schools experienced 59 teacher losses? In ten of these schools, 16 teachers were taken specifically from children with special needs.
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Is the Taoiseach aware that 22 teachers were taken from Traveller children in 18 schools and that-----
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: -----74% of principals report increases in the challenges facing these children?
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Is the Taoiseach aware that 30% of these principals are now reporting-----
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: -----attendance issues following these cuts? Some 45% report indiscipline in the schools.
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: With respect, I asked the Taoiseach whether he is aware-----
- Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: -----of what is going on in disadvantaged schools. Why is the Labour Party turning its back on the poorer children?
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Share the wealth, share the profits.
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: I am sharing time with comrade Deputy Ross. I thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Joe O'Reilly, for the opportunity of speaking to this new legislation, the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011. I welcome the debate as it gives us the opportunity to examine the issue of competition, competitiveness and the radical changes in the country over the past couple of years. It also deals squarely with...
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Ross is welcome.
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the arrest of a person (details supplied). [33606/11]
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding anti-social behaviour. [33560/11]
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Defence if following his letter to the chairman of the Irish Red Cross of 16 July regarding corporate governance issues the society has now considered a more comprehensive reform of its corporate governance arrangements; his views on the fact that the current vice chairman of the IRC is still serving in that position for the 21st year in a row, that the...
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Defence his views that the time is now appropriate for the vice chairman and treasurer of the Irish Red Cross to step down from their positions in order to allow for a more reasonable turnover of personnel at leadership positions within the IRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33582/11]
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Defence if consideration has been given to incorporating term-limits and retrospection of service for members of the Irish Red Cross executive committee in the amendments to the Irish Red Cross Order 1939; when he expects to bring forward the draft legislation on the Red Cross to Cabinet for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33583/11]
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Defence following his comments to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence last July regarding his grant-in-aid to the Irish Red Cross, if he will confirm that the grant will be paid this year; the total amount of this grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33584/11]
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on claims made at a recent meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts that overseas aid donations to the Red Cross have been retained in Red Cross domestic accounts; if he is satisfied as to the use of international aid donations made to the Red Cross; if the IRC have specific policies in place for the handling of such donations; if he...
- Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review a matter (details supplied) regarding safety of young persons. [33559/11]
- Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (9 Nov 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding inter-country adoptions. [33494/11]