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Leaders' Questions. (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State can be guaranteed that the numbers are right. The Deputy got them last night.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

National Drugs Strategy. (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: We are ahead now.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Boyle.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the important issue of the confession of Dean Lyons and the broader issue of truth and justice in our State. This was an horrific case. To all the victims directly or indirectly connected to the case, I express my deepest sympathy for their loss and pain. When one considers the facts and details of the miscarriage of justice, I...

Commissions of Investigation: Motion (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of new beds at Beaumont Hospital (details supplied). [37107/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the practical schemes to assist people with disabilities living in poverty and hardship. [37105/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the priority with regard to funding classrooms that are rat infested, old and without toilets or new physical education halls and gyms. [37106/05]

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important debate on the WTO negotiations. I wish to focus on the area of labour, workers' rights and the crime of poverty internationally. I do not say this lightly. Unemployment, low wages and poverty should no longer be tolerated in a world full of surplus resources and finances. The Irish Ferries dispute has involved in...

Social Welfare Benefits. (1 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Social Welfare Benefits. (1 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: In view of the overall debate on cutting the fuel allowance of €9 per week, does the Minister find it unacceptable that, in this very wealthy country, there are still people, particularly the elderly, living in the conditions that have been described? In his review of the scheme, will he listen to the advice of groups such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are on the front line...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (1 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will work with all relevant Departments on this matter. [37362/05]

Consultancy Contracts. (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State, Deputy Callely, is a great PR man.

Consultancy Contracts. (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: He even threw in a car.

Social Partnership Agreements. (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is disgraceful.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the deportation of 120 Afghan men seeking asylum in Ireland who failed in their appeal for refugee status, the major concerns for their safety and human rights in a war zone such as Afghanistan and the need to allow them to stay in Ireland as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Taoiseach if all Northern elected representatives are invited to speak in the Houses of the Oireachtas. [37536/05]

Written Answers — Jobs for People with Disabilities. : Jobs for People with Disabilities. (6 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a disability in getting employment as part of the 3% quota for persons with disabilities; and if this person will be given the maximum support. [37559/05]