Results 20,141-20,160 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (24 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister aware of the widespread anger among parents and teachers about class sizes? Does she support the campaign by the INTO on this issue? The Minister can blame parents and the housing situation, but there is no excuse not to have proper class sizes in schools, with all the money in the State. Will the Minister continue to prioritise this issue? The programme for Government...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (24 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: We have moved on.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (24 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: We do not disagree with that.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (19 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that more ambulances are available at certain peak times; and if she will work with the ambulance service on this matter. [33614/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (19 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the proposal to have a doctor and nurse at entry point to accident and emergency departments here in order to deal with minor accident cases in order to relieve pressure on these departments. [33615/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if they will be given the maximum support. [33804/06]

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Legislation is welcome on this important national and international issue. It is important that we have an informed debate on nuclear weapons and tests and I have listened closely to the contributions of my colleagues. This is a topical issue given ongoing events in regard to North Korea and Iran. Countries such as Israel, the United...

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, Hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (19 Oct 2006)

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 to support Dublin Bay Watch Limited, Clontarf, in its efforts to stop the 52-acre infill of Dublin Bay, to prevent Dublin Port's efficiency from being endangered by the encroaching city, the congestion that it brings, and the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of the annual grants paid to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to each grant; the dates during the past five years on which each grant was awarded by her Department to schools; the rate at which each grant was awarded in each of the past five years; the overall total expended...

Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on recent developments in the North of Ireland and the St. Andrews talks. I wish the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, well and offer my full support on this very important national issue. I have some concerns about the delays and posturing which are taking place. I urge caution on the part of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the option of an amendment to Section 469 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in order for the cost of specific tuition for people with dyslexia to qualify for tax relief under the heading of health expenses. [33021/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the transfer plans for cancer treatment facilities from St Luke's Hospital to James Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the impact this transfer will have on patients. [32613/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a service (details supplied) in their need for residential places; and if she will implement the Harmon Report. [32614/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the Smart Telecom crisis which had a dreadful effect on its 60,000 customers; and if he will take action on this matter. [32989/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself regarding fire safety standards at the Dublin Port Tunnel particularly in relation to petrol trucks and other heavy goods vehicles carrying dangerous loads. [32836/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in providing proper premises for the Educate Together national school in the Dublin 3 area. [32645/06]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is being forced to reduce the secretary's salary by €834 per annum due to inadequate grants; and if she will assist them as a matter of priority. [32796/06]

Disability Act 2005: Motion (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to address the sectoral plans in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005. I welcome any plans for strategies that assist our disabled people. I was elected on a strong disability platform and in this debate I strongly support all the disability groups and urge the Minister to listen to the recommendations and submissions made by them. I thank and...

Food Labelling. (17 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State should not get carried away.