Results 761-780 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 104: In page 17, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: "(f) the contents of the assessment report provided to the applicant.".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Amendment No. 149 in my name reads: In page 24, line 27, after "complaints" to insert the following: "provided that any regulations in relation to the time within which a complaint must be made, shall include provision for the extension of such time on the showing of cause for such an extension". This amendment deals with the whole issue of complaints, enforcements and determinations. This...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State has said he accepts the principles and vision of my amendment No. 149, for which I thank him.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: My amendments are amendments Nos. 112, 113, 115, 119 to 121, inclusive. My proposals are an attempt to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service for people with disabilities. It is important that people understand that the complaints process can be very harrowing for many families and particularly for people with disabilities. We should ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to conclude this grouping. The Disability Bill should be about equality, respect and the rights of all those with disabilities. Sadly, for me it is about creating a cold house for 8% of our citizens. On the DLCG and the question of partnership, it is important that the Minister of State listen. Will he invite the groups that left — NAMHI, NPSA and the Forum of People with...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is important that we remind ourselves of that when we discuss these issues. It is also important to remember that partnership, which the Minister has mentioned, is a two-way process, including as it does——

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I will be pressing my amendments relating to a specific timeframe, since it is important that those with disabilities be treated with respect and in a professional manner.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 112: In page 18, line 10, after "complaint" to insert "within one month".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 113: In page 18, lines 23 and 24, to delete "investigate the complaint" and substitute the following: "commence investigation of the complaint within one month".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 115: In page 18, line 47, after "section 9" to insert "within a specified timeframe".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 119: In page 19, line 6, after "concerned" to insert "within a specified timeframe".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 121: In page 19, line 12, after "appropriate" to insert "within a specified timeframe".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I support this amendment strongly. It is important for the rights of the disabled person. The disabled person and his or her family should have the choice on public or private hearings. Disabled persons are citizens and they deserve to be protected.

Defence Forces Personnel. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of drugs and drugs testing in the Defence Forces, the Minister mentioned that only ten cases have been proved, which is a small proportion. Would the Minister share my concern that, even if only ten Defence Forces members who are in control of weapons test positive, a serious situation for public safety nonetheless arises? Have Defence Forces personnel been supportive of the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if extra finance for services for persons with disabilities announced in budget 2005 has been spent; and if she will make a statement on the amount which was spent on providing extra services for people with disabilities. [17677/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if elderly persons whose relatives are affected by the trawl relating to insurance schemes exceeding €20,000 will be treated in a sensitive and fair manner. [17678/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will receive the maximum advice and support on the insurance schemes issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17679/05]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding issues concerning the protection and preservation of the amenities of Dublin Bay (details supplied). [17762/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will propose an inclusive resolution of the Basque conflict at both EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17675/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the proposed privatisation of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17763/05]