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Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons deported from here to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17676/05]

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy Gregory's amendment, amendment No. 10, which is both positive and progressive. It would add to the legislation by strengthening its depth and quality. This is an important section of the Bill that deals specifically with the issue of educational disadvantage. It also concerns the Minister's educational policy. Amendment No. 10 is strongly connected to the Minister's...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the carer's grant and disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [18060/05]

Written Answers — Pre-School Facilities: Pre-School Facilities (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in their efforts to retain their facilities and to urge the board of management to reconsider its course of action. [18402/05]

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity of addressing this important legislation. I welcome the comments from my colleagues in all parties concerning maritime safety. Public safety is at the heart of the legislation. As an island nation we must deal seriously with this issue which relates to the sea and inland waterways as well as our coastline and harbours. Sectors such as...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion on the nursing home issue and the urgent need for proper inspection procedures and quality care for our elderly and disabled. I support the motion but I urge all Deputies to be sensitive and respectful when dealing with such an important matter. There is a responsibility on all of us to act in the interests of our citizens. It is not...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Taoiseach the number of unemployed persons registered in the State. [18662/05]

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will revisit the smoking ban in view of smokers having to stand out in the cold and rain; if she will examine the proposal to designate smoking areas away from staff and non-smokers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18703/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals on recent developments with regard to ending the patients on trolleys issue at Beaumont hospital, Dublin 9; and the number of patients on trolleys at this hospital on 27 May 2005. [18704/05]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are EU grants available for a project (details supplied); and if he will give the maximum advice and assistance on this matter. [18717/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the conflict in Columbia and the efforts to develop a peace process there. [18718/05]

Written Answers — Special Awards Scheme: Special Awards Scheme (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will work with other Departments in supporting a project (details supplied) in Dublin 5 financially; and the maximum advice and assistance on funding. [18661/05]

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the Dublin Port tunnel is now running €200 million above the projected cost; and the timescale on completion. [18742/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to deal with the sale of drugs in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and his plans to deal with this issue in Dublin. [18679/05]

Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding crime prevention tactics dealing with gangland murders and the drugs issue. [18680/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to reduce class size in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18683/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses with and without safety belts; and if all buses carrying persons with disabilities have seat belts. [18684/05]

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the important matter of suicide. This issue must be dealt with in a well thought-out, caring and professional manner. We must face up to the problem in our society and move on to resolve it. The Government and the broader community must accept that suicide is a major crisis in the State. We must face that reality and accept that the latest statistics...