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Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for Foreign Affairs should tell us about the trees.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Government should do something about it. It has had nine years to do so.

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the remaining funds in the Remembrance Commission are spent on the long-term care of the survivors of the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974 and the victims of other atrocities. [37501/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on policing near a venue (details supplied) in Dublin 3 and if he will ensure that local residents are protected on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9.00 p.m. to 3.00 a.m.; and to work with local residents on this matter. [37717/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding the European Commission proposal of a Directive presented on 5 July 2005 that would require Member States to re-structure their passenger car VRT system. [37806/06]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the proposals in the A Call For Action report by an association (details supplied) that is concerned with re-inventing credit unions for the 21st Century; and if he will generate a serious discussion of the need for change among credit unions. [37807/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will work with the Department of Finance on funding for groups (details supplied). [37405/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding funding for Marino meals on wheels; and if she will give them the maximum support before they are forced to close on 24 December 2006; and if she will work with them on this issue. [37499/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will overhaul the subventions to meet realistically the cost of care for those who need it in nursing homes. [37500/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take regarding the killing of Palestinian women in the Middle East by the Israeli armed forces. [37404/06]

Written Answers — Trade Sanctions: Trade Sanctions (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take regarding the inhuman economic sanctions imposed by the US against Cuba in order to end these draconian measures; and if he will highlight this issue at both EU and UN levels. [37497/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the future for a company (details supplied) in Dublin particularly in relation to the proposed €100 million investment where a high percentage of this is going on pensions and the redundancy package; if future grants will be given to the company; and if he will ensure the maximum protection for the staff....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there are two assessment forms needed in relation to family income supplement payments and rent allowance as there is a serious communication breakdown between the Health Service Executive and his Department on this matter. [37403/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will give the maximum support and finance to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 particularly in respect of students with special needs; and if he will make this a priority issue. [37406/06]

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to speak on this new and important legislation, the Citizens Information Bill, whose purpose is to improve services for people with disabilities. Before going into the details of the legislation, let me first outline the reality facing many families of those with disabilities. We have a long way to go and I will point out some of the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the proposal to close off existing pension schemes to new members and to introduce an inferior scheme for trade union members; the urgent need to support AMICUS members on this important issue; and I call on the Bank of Ireland to do something urgently about low industrial...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach has been in power for nine years.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (9 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an elderly person's care in the west of Ireland is only a maximum of €190 plus one fifth of their pension; and if she will work with the nursing home sector in resolving this discrimination. [37122/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (9 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if she will make it a priority case. [37208/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will arrange for a single issue summit with the British Government to discuss collusion. [37119/06]