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Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Following the recent Palestinian elections, which were open and democratic, does the Minister of State agree there appears to be a complete sea-change in the attitude of the European Union? I ask the Minister of State to ensure the EU continues to supply the necessary assistance to meet the basic needs of the Palestinian people. We have recently seen the €121 million in aid. Will the...

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important debate on the drugs crisis, which is damaging the entire country. Before discussing the details of the motion, I express my sympathy to all the victims who have been affected by the rampant drugs epidemic. Each time I attend the funeral of someone who has died as a direct consequence of drugs, I become depressed...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that for all the major fatal diseases, the incidence of premature death among the lower socio-economic groups was far higher than those of the higher-economic groups; and the action she will take in relation to the national health policy. [20044/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the spouse of a person (details supplied) will be included on their medical card in November 2006; and if she will give maximum support on this matter. [20045/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the reports on pupil-teacher ratio, the task force on physical sciences and the task force on discipline will be implemented. [20032/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Gormley. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006. It is an important debate and I have listened to the views of Members from differing parties. This debate on planning and development is relevant given the present economic climate and boom. However, Members must acknowledge the debate's downside...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State can dream on. The residents were angry as they felt the planning system let them down and that there has been insufficient quality planning across the north side of Dublin. Section 13 amends section 104 of principal Act and provides for an increase in the permanent number of ordinary members of An Bord Pleanála from seven to nine. I agree with having nine people....

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Somebody should put manners on him.

Educational Disadvantage. (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister stating categorically that disadvantaged schools will not lose resources? Is rural disadvantage widespread? How does it compare to urban disadvantage? Do the rural schools miss out on disadvantaged status because they are not disadvantaged compared with urban areas? Will the Minister ensure that all projects dealing with education and particularly primary education are...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will enhance the out of hours general practitioner services, rapid access clinics, community intervention teams, primary care teams and home care packages in order to develop the health service here; and if assistance will be given in resolving the crisis at accident and emergency departments here. [20094/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a place will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if she will ensure that they get 24-hour day residential services as a matter of priority. [20095/06]

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the medical expenses of a person (details supplied) from the Remembrance Commission; and if he will ensure that they get the maximum support as a victim of the Dublin bombings in 1974. [20161/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Inquiries: Departmental Inquiries (25 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will establish an inquiry into the case of a person (details supplied). [20091/06]

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Vienna summit and his meeting with President Chávez of Venezuela. [19373/06]

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: As regards my Question No. 11 on the Vienna Summit, did the Taoiseach have an opportunity to have a proper meeting with President Chávez? The Taoiseach said earlier he was asking for Deputy Joe Higgins. Will the Taoiseach consider inviting President Chávez to Ireland to develop trade and diplomatic relations? Did the Taoiseach raise with President Chávez the issue of natural resources, how...

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Some 60% of the people did not bother to vote in the election.

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should ask his colleagues around the Cabinet table.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the rise in drugs related murders on the north side of Dublin and the urgent need to provide more safety and security measures for all our citizens and more community gardaí on the beat and to work closely with all the anti-drugs groups and voluntary community...