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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase funding to the disabled persons grant scheme by €35 million. [32320/06]

Overseas Missions: Motion. (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important motion regarding the deployment of a contingent of the Permanent Defence Force for service with UNIFIL. I support the deployment, and I do not say that lightly. We all have family and friends in the Defence Forces and we all know the serious consequences of the proposal before the House. It is not easy but it is...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need to assist St. Michael's House, Dublin, in providing services for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, particularly the 296 on residential waiting lists, 74% of whom live on the north side of Dublin; the need for the Minister to implement urgently the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: It does not have one.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister was caught out. Where are his advisers now?

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should ask his expensive advisers.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should deal with Aer Lingus.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the case of a person (details supplied). [31508/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he had access to or has seen copies of the second Moriarty tribunal; and if he will clarify the matter. [31990/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has to wait until 2007 for a hospital appointment at Beaumont Hospital; and if assistance will be given to this person. [31580/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 is being treated in such a bad manner; and the action she will take regarding the lack of beds at Beaumont Hospital. [31581/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with long-term residential care and assist their family in this matter. [31634/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will award the costs of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 and support this family in this matter. [31696/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will assist persons (details supplied) as a matter of priority. [31886/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he will take regarding the issue of overcrowding on the DART service and the ventilation systems on the carriages. [31951/06]

Crime Prevention: Motion. (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Independent Deputies deal with real issues every day and we propose sensible solutions to this matter. I commend and pay tribute to the late Ms Donna Cleary, a constituent of mine shot down in a drugs-related incident. I also remember all the victims of crime throughout this State. These are real people, our citizens, and we should stand up and defend their rights. The heroin crisis...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and the reason for the delay. [31376/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the proposed 34% increase in gas prices as world oil prices are falling rapidly; and the need for the energy regulator to review his decision to allow these indefensible increases and to support householders, working people, the elderly and disabled on this...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Competition how are you.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 with back up services. [31245/06]