Results 101-120 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: We will be obliged to trust the Minister.
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I thought we might have a new Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government here today who would listen to what people are saying. The Government parties should have learned that lesson. The people sent a strong message in the local and European elections that the Government needs to listen to them and the people...
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: The red light goes on for me. I feel passionate about how public money is spent. In recent days, I was contacted by a school for those with disabilities in Sandymount â Enable Ireland. The school is short of funding for a programme for 15 disabled children for the month of July. These are severely physically and mentally handicapped children. There is a problem with funding, yet the figures...
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: The figure of â¬6 million was, therefore, a conservative figure. The Government and the Opposition must act responsibly when taxpayers' money is involved. On the negative side, I am concerned about the provision that the director of the National Museum must respond within 14 days because I regard that as too short a time even though I understand the need for progress and efficiency. On the...
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: The Bill gives the Minister further power to issue directions on how any archaeological excavation works are to proceed. I presume the Minister would consult with the Cabinet and that it would not just be a Minister on a solo run. I acknowledge the Minister has direct responsibility but I would prefer a broader response. Some Cabinet members might have a specific interest in areas of...
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: I am sharing time with Deputies Morgan and Sargent. Have I gone over my time?
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Before I am heckled by Deputy O'Connor, I have one final point to make. I am pleased the Minister will introduce a Bill to update and consolidate the existing national monuments legislation. I hope he lives up to the promise.
- National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: I agree with the Minister.
- Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding her Department's efforts to reduce the high cost of insurance. [18155/04]
- Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Government did not comply with the Secretary General of the UN, Mr. Kofi Annan, in providing relevant information to enable him to prepare a report on the implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution No. 58/7 entitled, Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial and Financial Embargo imposed by the USA against Cuba;...
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if urgent assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with the maximum support and advice; and if assistance with the regular cost of taxis to the hospital will also be given. [18160/04]
- Written Answers — Health Board Allowances: Health Board Allowances (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the domiciliary care allowance and respite grant ceases when a person with a disability is 16 years of age; and if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be given the maximum support and advice. [18175/04]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason young travellers in the 16 to 18 year old age group, who are not in full-time education, training or employment, are not eligible for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18229/04]
- Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2004)
Finian McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the policy on free travel for pensioners and the disabled on the new Luas project. [18162/04]
- Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)
Finian McGrath: Try the Hector approach.
- Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)
Finian McGrath: I hope the Deputy wins.
- Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)
Finian McGrath: That is right.
- Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)
Finian McGrath: We are right behind the Minister.
- Carers Support Services: Motion. (5 Oct 2004)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy should address the motion.