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Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is correct.

Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Today is a very sad one for the justice system as it marks a step backwards regarding human rights on the island. It is not the first time in the history of our small State that a Minister for Justice has trampled over the rights of our citizens. It is a disgrace, a scandal and an abuse of power. It is a shame that any Minister for Justice should turn his back on the decent, fundamental...

Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I have major concerns about the Minister.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work with the relevant Departments to support core funding of community employment project staff in the Irish Wheelchair Association resource and outreach centres in 62 locations nationally serving 3,000 persons weekly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38814/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the 120 Afghans will not be deported from here (details supplied). [38820/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 is not excluded from the redress board in December 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38815/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need for school premises for Gaelscoil Cholmcille, Whitehall, Dublin 9, and to make it a priority issue to assist pupils, teachers and parents in having a quality school providing education.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister never gives up.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is looking for the job.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: My seat is very dodgy.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important debate and motion. I welcome the commission of investigation to inquire into allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy operating under the aegis of the archdiocese of Dublin and to examine the implementation by the archdiocese of church guidelines and the recommendations of the Ferns Report. I will support this motion. The Minister...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the Miami five case with the US authorities; and if he will work with other states in highlighting their plight. [39458/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the framing of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry by senior gardaí and the new evidence from a Garda who did not want to be associated with conspiracies to frame persons; and his role in this cover-up and miscarriage of justice case. [39451/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason no action was taken on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry during his term of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39452/05]

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: He has gone to Colombia.

Defence Forces: Motion. (15 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Defence Forces: Motion. (15 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support this motion to send our troops on this serious United Nations mission to Liberia. It will be a dangerous mission concerning which issues of safety arise. In supporting this motion, we should reflect on what is currently happening in Liberia, as well as what has occurred there in the past and the delicate nature of that country's political situation. I commend and thank our...

Adult Education. (15 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, understand the sense of betrayal and anger among members of the TUI and in the wider sectoral community regarding the lack of implementation of the McIver report in the 2006 budget? Does she value the major contribution to Irish education made by members of the TUI, who have massively supported the development of the economy, the...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (15 Dec 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions; if it is in order for a Minister to usurp its functions; and the relationship between him and the day to day work of the Garda Síochána. [39720/05]