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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will abolish the means test for carers; and if he will examine other ways to assist carers and their families. [31132/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has replied to any of the 200,000 parents who signed letters to her in June 2006 demanding that the Government implement the promise to reduce class size in primary schools contained in the programme for Government; and if not, when she intends to provide these parents with the courtesy of response. [31128/06]

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this very important motion regarding the waste and overspending of taxpayers' money. I will focus on two major projects on the north side of Dublin. The site of the proposed prison at Thornton Hall cost €30 million for a farm that is worth €15 million. Where is the Tánaiste going in this regard? Where is the bright boy in the class, when he...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: When we are dealing with civil law or other justice-related matters, it is important that we get the balance right. Above all, competence, independence, quality and true public service must be important elements running through this legislation. We need a Bill and a vision for this country that is based on honesty and equality. These core principles in any democracy should be built into...

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: What about the 34% increase in gas prices?

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: He said that on the airwaves.

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister did not say it.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (3 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure an inquiry into a case (details supplied); and if he will support the family on this matter. [30832/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will abolish stamp duty for first time buyers; and if he will investigate further tax relief for young couples trying to buy a house. [30447/06]

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is hot air.

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. It is disgraceful carry-on.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005. As Deputy Carey said, it is important that we should have a debate on this matter. Like many fair-minded people, however, I will take a different position from the Deputy on the details of the legislation. It is important for us to have a balanced debate and for Members to propose...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Leas Cross nursing home and the wider issue of the elderly. I strongly support the call for legislation to provide for an independent, statutorily based inspection regime for all nursing homes and for this legislation to be brought forward as a matter of urgency. I also support the motion's call for all inspection reports to be made directly...

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: On a point of order, yesterday Deputy Joe Higgins was mandated by the Independents to speak on their behalf, and I request he be allowed to do so now.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: That is an attack on democracy.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Democracy — the Ceann Comhairle spoke about it in Monaghan.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: That is outrageous.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: We have a bigger political mandate than the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Stand by the Republic now.