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Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Why are they——

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The comrades are in agreement.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need to assist the 150,000 family carers and the need to support the Carers Association's nine point plan for a national strategy, needs assessment, medical cards for full-time carers, remuneration for full-time carers, income tax, training, work life balance,...

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I would like to share time with Deputies Gormley and Ó Caoláin.

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is with great sadness and anger that I speak during this debate on the Ferns Report, which was published by Mr. Justice Murphy, Dr. Helen Buckley and Dr. Laraine Joyce, whom I thank and commend on their work. This horrific report identifies over 100 allegations of child sexual abuse which were made against 21 priests in the diocese of Ferns between 1962 and 2002. This nightmare report,...

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Government is cherry picking again.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is not delivering.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Deputy O'Donnell has left town.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill. The legislation is very important and this debate provides us with an opportunity to deal with the issue of parents and parental leave. It also gives us an opportunity to examine in detail the role of parents in society, particularly this modern society. We have regular debates in this House and in the wider political...

Undocumented Irish. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding undocumented Irish in the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33720/05]

Undocumented Irish. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister has the full support of the Independent Deputies. Does he have the figure for undocumented Irish in the United States? Today we heard a reference to 50,000 but I have heard figures as high as 80,000 to 100,000 and as low as 15,000 to 20,000. Does the Minister find it unacceptable that Irish citizens in the United States cannot travel home for family events such as weddings,...

Undocumented Irish. (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I ask the Minister to be more proactive in dealing with the undocumented Irish in the United States, particularly in defending their rights and protecting Irish citizens abroad. This is a very important issue. Recently the Minister was active in the case of Mr. Rory Carroll.

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the case of a person, details supplied, in County Donegal has not been resolved; and if she will appoint a mediator to end this situation. [33731/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person, details supplied, in Dublin 9 is entitled to a medical card; and if the maximum support and advice will be given. [33732/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if tax exemption in respect of artists will be retained in budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33722/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding investment and job creation projects for the north side of Dublin in 2005-06; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the north side of Dublin was excluded in major transport projects in the transport plan for 21st century Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33719/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason there is delay in granting residency to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if the maximum support and assistance will be given to this person. [33728/05]

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the provision of increased State funding will be supported for Educate Together; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33721/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (10 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was ever on the list of institutions of abuse; if inspections were undertaken; and if complaints were received regarding incidents in 1956, 1957 and 1959 were ever recorded. [33729/05]