Results 161-180 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Social Partnership Policy: Social Partnership Policy (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will include CORI justice commission policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within his Department. [25737/04]

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will include CORI justice commission policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within his Department. [25738/04]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take urgent action to resolve these anti-social activities in the Dublin 3 area and to get the Garda to end this intimidation and noise (details supplied); and if he will put a plan in place to protect local residents. [25163/04]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are further schemes to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to go to college; and if they will receive the maximum support. [25154/04]

Written Answers — Education Policy: Education Policy (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will include CORI justice commission policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within her Department. [25732/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Policy: Departmental Policy (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 594: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the CORI justice commission's policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within his Department. [25734/04]

Traffic Management. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I blame the Minister of State, Deputy Callely.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the construction of the Dublin Port tunnel, particularly regarding the height of the tunnel, delays in construction, the concerns of local residents and public safety issues. [27226/04]

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister genuinely aware of the concerns of local residents about the Dublin Port tunnel project and does he understand them? Is he aware of the recent relevant statistics? He mentioned 176 cases of property damage reported by residents. This damage is not minor. There are 117 cracks in houses, 35 hairline cracks, 12 jammed doors and windows, three damaged roofs, four major plumbing...

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: They were noted in an independent consultants' report. The Minister is rubbishing genuine concerns.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: It is the residents who are objecting.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I object strongly to the way in which the question is being answered. Many residents have major, genuine concerns. They have tried to be very pro-active and work with Dublin City Council and local councillors but every time they raise the issues, they are not treated with respect. For example, when they telephone the advice helpline, there is no-one there to answer it. The Minister should not...

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister does not know the reality.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I have the right to represent my constituents.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: They cannot deliver.

Child Care: Motion. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I support the motion because I believe quality child care has a beneficial effect on children and poor quality child care has a negative effect on them. I urge the Minister to heed this. Parents want to choose the best for their children. People working in child care need to be valued for the important service they provide. Quality child care systems are essential elements in the country's...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to deal with the crisis at accident and emergency departments in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26791/04]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will extend the long-term illness list to cover Crohn's disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26792/04]

Written Answers — Cancer Research: Cancer Research (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding research into the causes of breast cancer; and if she will report on new recent developments in cancer research. [26874/04]

Written Answers — Offshore Accounts: Offshore Accounts (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason some elderly relatives of offshore account evaders are being forced to pay fines of over €100,000; and if urgent assistance will be given to these persons. [26872/04]