Results 7,821-7,840 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) [25014/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 628: To ask the Minister for Health if he will re examine the delay in the case of a person (details supplied). [25092/12]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 629: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a complaint about rats and other health issues. [25095/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 633: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 [25113/12]

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is like Jedward.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: What about the Independents?

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is called democracy.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Ask Mr. Rabbitte to give us a song.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Independent Deputies should get an invitation as well.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Ask Deputy Rabbitte to give us a line of a song.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Thirty per cent of our youth are unemployed.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Ciúnas. Have some respect.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: There is a lot of noise coming from the Government benches.

Stability and Growth Pact (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is very serious.

Economic and Monetary Union (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Euro was adopted without proper evaluation of its merit. [25726/12]

Economic and Monetary Union (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response to my question. Will the Minister accept there is genuine concern in society about the future of the euro and its impact on the economy? Does the Minister accept that the political and economic landscape is changing on the day? Is there a plan B to deal with these situations? I ask for the Minister's response to a statement by the Nobel prize-winner...

Economic and Monetary Union (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister accept the recent statement by economist and journalist, David McWilliams when he said that unless Germany is prepared to diffuse money to the periphery for the foreseeable future, there is a very good chance that the euro will break up? The Minister referred to the inappropriate actions of governments in the eurozone as being the cause of this crisis. Does he really...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: Deputy McHugh never stops.

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011. Education is a vital part of Irish society and particularly in the current economic climate because education and training will play a significant part in the solution. Young people and teachers must be protected against the austerity brigade who are...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Finian McGrath: -----most of the workers in this State are employed by small businesses. The education system, in particular at second level, should be designed to encourage such students. I know some changes are being implemented and I welcome those positive changes. I fully support rationalisation because there must be efficiencies. However, I hope the notion of rationalisation is not used as a cover by...