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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish passports issued to date in 2011 for residents of Northern Ireland; the percentage figure for this year for Irish passports issued to Northern Ireland persons over the past five years; and the overall figure for the number of Northern Ireland persons holding Irish passports. [34232/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding interest rates. [34088/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ulster Bank and AIB are refusing to reduce their mortgage interest rates; and if he will act on this matter urgently. [34797/11]

Written Answers — Traveller Education: Traveller Education (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanisms that have been put in place by him to monitor the attendance and support the progress of Traveller pupils in the education system at primary and post-primary level since the abolition of the visiting teacher service for Travellers, the removal of resource teachers for Travellers posts in schools and reduced transport...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a second level school may refuse a pupil a place on religious grounds; and if secondary schools are allowed to have different entrance criteria. [34089/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the issue of remote areas boarding grant; the persons who have availed of this grant; and the total amount paid under this grant. [34599/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [34112/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 640: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [34795/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Closure: Nursing Home Closure (15 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a nursing home (details supplied). [34796/11]

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste signed a pledge.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Tom Hayes should tell us about Clonmel.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Can Deputy Buttimer answer that question?

Care of the Elderly (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Fine Gael is in power now.

Care of the Elderly (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: It will not be closing the Army barracks in Kilkenny.

Visit of Former UK Minister (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: "Sex and the City".

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: It is the Minister's gig now.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011. It is an opportunity to discuss the very important issue of the film industry and the urgent need to have quality people on boards like the Irish Film Board, IFB. It is also an opportunity to examine examples of best practice, the urgent need to link the issue with job creation and the...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: This gives the Minister the opportunity to bring in new reforms through a transparent and accountable appointments system, a basic requirement in any democratic society. We need the best people for the film board. The film board's main objectives are to promote the creative and commercial elements of Irish film-making and film culture to a home and international audience. It supports film...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I want the Minister to up his game.