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Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is waffling.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I welcome the debate but I have major concerns about the legislation. It is important to have an informed debate and to examine the details and technicalities of the Bill. I hope it is not a charter for exclusion and low pay, which only applies to people from disadvantaged and poor countries. The legislation presents...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: It still exists.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: It could be the current Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell.

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Yet one cannot get a hospital bed.

Irish Ferries: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputies Healy, Breen and Joe Higgins. I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak in this debate on Irish Ferries and the issue of low pay in Irish society. I thank and commend my Independent colleagues for coming together on this important issue. This is an opportunity to show our citizens that the Independent Deputies from Marino, Kildare, Dublin's inner city,...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 1. (13 Oct 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 serious threat to Dublin Bay by the proposal to infill 52 acres; the potential threat of flooding to areas such as Clontarf and Fairview and the need for diversion of port traffic from Dublin to satellite ports in the region.

Natural Disasters in Asia and Central America: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the earthquakes on this sad day. I wish to begin by expressing my sympathy to the people of Pakistan, Kashmir and Guatemala. These earthquakes and mudslides were a nightmare experience for many of these people. It is important to indicate our cross-party sympathy, solidarity and support for the people concerned. I am pleased that the Minister of...

Ticket Touting. (13 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should reconsider the position and support Deputy Deenihan's Bill, which is sensible and would have broad party support. Many of us who have been involved in sporting organisations for more than 20 years support that position. Does the Minister accept it is unacceptable that members of the GAA and the FAI who coach under age teams must pay extraordinary prices to attend important...

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (13 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the apparent discriminatory practice whereby persons in full-time employment who have completed the three year LLB evening degree course are excluded from completing the BL course at King's Inns as it is a daytime course; if this constitutes an elitist practice in that it excludes working persons generally who have...

Hospital Services. (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Hospital Services. (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Hospital Services. (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is a disgrace.

Hospital Services. (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is a disgrace.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of adults with an intellectual disability on residential, day care and respite waiting lists in the Health Service Executive area of northside Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29091/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 357: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will assist the family of a person, details supplied, in Dublin 5 whose child is in need of care and attention; and if she will work with the Health Service Executive on this case. [29545/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will work closely with the Health Service Executive, Irish Wheelchair Association and other statutory bodies on the case of a person, details supplied, in Dublin 3; and if he will give maximum support and assistance. [29544/05]

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Offices: Vehicle Registration Offices (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Finance the official opening hours of the vehicle registration tax office at Furry Park Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will investigate the enclosed complaint (details supplied). [28993/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take to deal with the huge problem of illegal fireworks, attacks on innocent persons and the disruption around Halloween. [29126/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funds granted to the National Federation of Arch Clubs; and if she will give it maximum support in 2005 and 2006. [29802/05]