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Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: ——which were estimated to cost €932 million are costing the taxpayer and the Government €2.97 billion. Road projects were 86% over budget and the Minister knows that. Trim Castle was another fiasco——

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: ——a waste of taxpayers' money. The amount involved could have ended the scandal of patients on trolleys forever, bought all the new schools we wanted, made a major dent on our housing waiting lists, developed child care services, even for those over six, and assisted the elderly. Poverty among people with disabilities has not been dealt with in this budget. The fact that 38% of people...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: What will one get with €20,000?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan in obtaining new hearing aids and if the maximum support will be given. [38320/05]

Written Answers — Ombudsman for Children: Ombudsman for Children (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the role of the Ombudsman for Children particularly in relation to assisting children in primary schools in obtaining resources and services for their educational needs. [38410/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with their nursing home costs; and if she will work with the relevant Departments on this matter. [38411/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the go-ahead will be given to the Mater and children's hospital development; and the position regarding the project. [38427/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to request that the British Government rein in their so-called security services; and the position in relation to the peace process. [38425/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to request that the British Government disband all Unionist paramilitaries and other instruments of their own creation. [38426/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the maximum support will be given to a victim of the Dublin bombings (details supplied) in relation to expenses for consultation fees and hearing aids to resolve other matters. [38431/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is the way it should be done.

Tax Code. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Will the Minster bring his running mate with him?

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is right and it is clearly so.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Starry O'Brien.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should ask him to talk about CPI and about Thornton Hall and the new prison.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is fudging as usual. He never answered the original question.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is on the record. It was discussed at meetings of the Progressive Democrats.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is on the website.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.