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Written Answers — University Post: University Post (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 672: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a top educationalist had to leave a college (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19806/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of the strategy to retain quality teachers in disadvantaged schools (details supplied). [19807/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 732: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will assist a school (details supplied) in County Cork in resolving a staffing issue before 7 June 2005; and if she will give the maximum support in retaining a teacher. [19408/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 765: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Galway will not lose a teacher; if flexibility regarding disadvantaged status will be shown to the school; if a concessionary teacher scheme will be employed at the principal's discretion; and if the school will be given the maximum support and assistance. [19783/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 842: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work closely with the Department of Finance on tax relief or support in assisting the supply of dog dazers; and if he will make a statement on this public health issue. [19279/05]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 858: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is appropriate and safe to build 162 apartments above the Dublin 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/05]

Leaders' Questions. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: In accident and emergency services.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely the loss of the 12th classroom teacher at Scoil Mhuire, Marino, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, against the background of rising enrolments, the school's inability to deliver a quality education, the potential for larger numbers...

Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Broughan is real Labour.

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the lost at sea scheme, does the Minister of State find it surprising that only six out of 67 applicants received compensation? Does he believe this number to be very low? Did I hear him correctly when he said the allocation of further compensation would be in breach of EU legislation? What section deals with the breach of EU legislation? We owe a great debt to those involved in the...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy Crowe's important amendment that can add to the legislation. It is crucial to investigate the role of the courts and executive arm of the Government in this matter. We must accept that we have a dark past in how children were treated in institutions. It is a sad and painful past and a nightmare for many of the victims. The issue of those victims with intellectual...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to develop a point. Deputy Gogarty touched on the question of trust which is an important issue in the debate, particularly to the victims. Many victims lack confidence and these voices should be and are reflected in the debate today. However, there is also a further question of respect for the victims and survivors which is important and we must ensure it is addressed. Amendment No. 2...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I support this important amendment. The definition adds to the legislation and I think it should be broadened. When dealing with issues such as grants and funds, this definition is very important. When discussing these amendments, we must ensure that the voices of the victims are heard.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the crisis at the Dublin Port tunnel where it is now revealed that there are over 200 damaged homes, tunnel work water is being discharged into the River Tolka, 5 million litres of water are being pumped out of the tunnel each week into the river and the weak roof almost collapsed,...

Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am glad of the opportunity to discuss this very important motion and to put on record that I will strongly oppose it. It is a sad day for democracy, human rights and wider society that at this historic and important time when we are making an effort to come to the end of a long conflict on the island and conflict resolution is in process there are people who want to introduce draconian...

Tourism Industry. (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of key barriers to tourism development, does the Minister share my concerns and those of many people, about the high cost for tourists when they visit the island? Has the impact of the smoking ban led to a decrease in the numbers visiting Ireland? I have been talking to a number of tourists from Spain and Portugal who assert the potential to lose between 20% and 25% of the...

Tourism Industry. (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Have tourists been asked about it?

Exploitation of Workers. (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter, and I do not raise it lightly. When a group of workers at a company approached me with allegations of exploitation, intimidation, breaches of employee rights, dismissals, failure to pay staff, mandatory working, the use of sleepers, threats and allegations of sexual harassment, I had no alternative but to speak...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be issued with a medical card and given the maximum support and assistance. [20458/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Regulation: Nursing Homes Regulation (16 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make it an obligation on all HSE staff and other public servants to report any mistreatment of patients in nursing homes. [20415/05]