Results 1,001-1,020 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1083: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the hours of home tuition for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be improved; and if her Department will work closely with this person's family in implementing the recommendations of the assessment team. [24380/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 was refused a grant; and if their family will be given the maximum support and advice. [24806/05]

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a new inter-agency initiative for children aged up to five on the northside of Dublin in conjunction with Atlantic Philanthropies with matching funding; and if the maximum support will be given to this project. [24855/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the investigation into two educational establishments, particularly regarding allegations of bullying of a person (details supplied), misuse of funds, management of the college, the purchase of apartments and the future management of the college. [24959/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is any special budget or extra funds to assist schools with vandalism problems; and if she will give the maximum support and advice to these schools. [25069/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will give the maximum support to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [25070/05]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if maximum funding will be provided to upgrade the science laboratories at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if the school will be facilitated by sending more of its students to third level colleges to study the sciences. [25366/05]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy means rubbish.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is a waste of public money.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important national issue. I commend the Rolestown and St. Margaret's action group for its work. I reject the criticism of the group. For a voluntary organisation, it has acted professionally and I strongly support it. I am opposed to this prison. The Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, Deputy...

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Was Deputy Gregory there?

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: How was the wine?

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I have a problem with junkets.

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to address this legislation. It allows for a wide debate on the broader issue of diplomatic and international relations around the world. The Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005 is important legislation that I will support. When one looks at the details of the Bill and reflects on diplomatic relations this debate is relevant to what...

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: ——the experience has been positive and the back-up staff have been courteous. Recently we were in London dealing with crime issues and anti-social behaviour and the way in which we were looked after by the staff at the Irish Embassy and by foreign affairs personnel was commendable. I appreciate that. In 2002 I went as an international observer to Bogotá in Colombia for the trial of the...

Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to address the House on this important issue. I am delighted the Minister of State is present to listen to this sensible proposal. I hope the Government will provide funding for a very worthwhile pre-school education project. Preparing for Life is a plan to enable children to be ready for school. Fewer than half the children living in...

Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Go raibh maith agat.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if urgent assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with a visa application for their spouse; and if he will give these persons the maximum support and assistance. [26071/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the peace process and future plans to develop this important matter for persons here. [24620/05]