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European Constitution. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Government will not have my support.

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will pursue a neutrality and independent foreign policy position and not join or form an association with any military alliance such as WEU and NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/05]

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: With regard to militarisation, is the Minister of State aware that the majority of our citizens are totally opposed to the idea of a European superstate that could become more centralised and more militarised? What is the Minister of State's response to the recent remarks of EU Ambassador to the United States, John Bruton, that the EU constitution would help the European Union become a more...

Common Foreign and Security Policy. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is a typical example of the attitude to people like me who question the remit of the United Nations. There is no question of us wanting to stand idly by. We want to use our resources, through the United Nations, and have radical reforms and priorities. That is the issue. We respect the United Nations and many of our people have given their lives to it. That is not sitting on the fence....

Overseas Development Aid. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister of State satisfied overseas development aid funding filters down to the most needy in Third World countries? Is the Department generating value for money in the projects? Many members of the public are concerned that the money does not always go to the most needy. With regard to the consultative process, what is the general reaction of NGOs and others interested in this issue?...

Overseas Development Aid. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: What about issues such as housing and water?

Undocumented Irish Emigrants. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Kennedy-McCain Bill, which is a positive and constructive initiative. Does the Minister of State agree that it is for all parliamentarians and Members of the Dáil to support Irish immigrants? Does he accept that the Government has a brass neck in calling for support for Irish emigrants while deporting 110 immigrants from Ireland in recent months? I strongly support Deputy...

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding recent developments in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17790/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach if the issue of Irish unity is ever on the table at talks on Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19244/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with former US President, Mr. Bill Clinton. [19245/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I commend the Taoiseach for the meetings which he has held over recent weeks. Does he share my frustration at the lack of positive movement from most of the parties directly involved in the peace process? Moreover, does he share the concerns of many citizens that movement is slow? Many people are becoming frustrated and are concerned that a vacuum could remain there? Where vacuums exist,...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the allegations of victimisation of staff at a company, breaches of basic employee rights, staff being expected to work between eight and ten weeks without payment, allegations of sexual harassment and the urgent need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the maximum assistance and support will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in relation to orthodontic treatment. [18979/05]

Written Answers — British Government Honours List: British Government Honours List (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures regarding Irish citizens accepting knighthoods or OBEs from the British Government; and if there are any restraints on these outside awards. [18944/05]

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the case of a company (details supplied) in terms of abuses of workers, bullying, delays in pay, sexual harassment and sacking of employees; and if he will make a statement on this company regarding the amount of grants received from the public purse. [19612/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Grants: Industrial Grants (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding grants from IDA and Enterprise Ireland for a company (details supplied). [19821/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason women who are out of work due to sickness were not allowed to claim for their children on social welfare when their spouses earns more than €300 per week. [18969/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assistance which will be offered to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in regard to the bereavement grant and other social welfare assistance. [19439/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is appropriate and safe to build 162 apartments above the Port tunnel while it is being constructed; if all planning and traffic count procedures were adhered to at the proposed apartment development (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [19081/05]

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a victim (details supplied) of the Dublin bombings in 1974 is having problems in obtaining a medical expenses cheque; and if this attitude will cease immediately. [19818/05]