Results 61-80 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed). (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support the amendment. The key words in the amendment are "services ... in the education plan". The plans cater to the individual needs of children. The implementation of the plan and the provision of services are crucial to its success in helping children with disabilities. It is important that services are provided to help children reach their maximum potential. I remind the...

Maritime Security Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Before Deputy Morgan speaks.

Maritime Security Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: This is important legislation for an island nation and should be carefully considered and debated in detail. I welcome the role of the United Nations in providing security on our seas. This is particularly relevant with the use of the sea and boats to import drugs. We cannot turn a blind eye because these drugs are destroying communities and young people. We must face up to the reality that...

Social Partnership. (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason only 38% of small businesses believe social partnership benefits them while 24% believe it is not beneficial and 38% have no opinion; and if she will make a statement on the widespread dissatisfaction with the process. [13964/04]

Social Partnership. (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste for her response. Does she accept that we have a duty to listen to those involved in small businesses? I refer in particular to the 24% of people involved in such businesses who feel left out. Will the Tánaiste acknowledge the major contribution made by such people to society and the economic development of the State? Such people often feel that the employment...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will give an update on strategies to deal with the high unemployment rate of between 12%-14% in some parts of the State; and to outline any plans to deal with social exclusion. [8888/04]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence if the pension issue of a person (details supplied) will be resolved; and if he will work closely with this person's widow. [13969/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if steps will be taken to ensure the safe return of the Colombia three (details supplied); and if he will report on their current situation. [13977/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position on the torture of Iraqi prisoners by US and British Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13978/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the long-term education plan for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with a disability; and if they will be given a place when they reach 18 years of age. [13947/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will grant permission to Gaelscoil Chomcille, Whitehall, Dublin for a new premises, particularly in view of the fact that it has a site; and if he will work closely with the school authorities to resolve this accommodation problem. [13948/04]

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: This is more hot air.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: It is a disgrace.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister listening to the families?

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should listen to the families.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister can speak for himself.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: What about the thousands of euro being wasted on legal cases?

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: Consultation means the Government listens.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister has not delivered. He had two years to do so.

Rights of People with Disabilities: Motion. (18 May 2004)

Finian McGrath: It is down to money.