Results 20,301-20,320 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 898: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will push the peace agenda in relation to the Middle East and the conflict along the Sudan/Chad border. [28615/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 900: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the further help Ireland will give to those facing death in Darfur; if emergency aid packages are being planned; and will Ireland support United Nations intervention. [28807/06]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 914: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will work with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Dublin City Council in putting a compulsory purchase order on a swimming pool (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in order to prevent closure of this leisure service. [28359/06]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 916: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will explain the contradiction of allowing the closure of a swimming pool (details supplied) in Dublin 5 while at the same time setting up a costly task force in relation to the Olympics in London; and if this swimming pool will be saved. [28426/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 931: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if support will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in relation to their request for a work permit. [28254/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 933: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address the crisis in the small retail business here; and if he will meet the National Federation of Retail Newsagents soon on this matter. [28272/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 934: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will support the National Federation of Retail Newsagents particularly in relation to rising costs, decreased margins, theft, insurance, waste disposal charges, rent and the need for a regulator. [28273/06]

Written Answers — Trade Union Recognition: Trade Union Recognition (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 935: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will investigate an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 3 regarding their attitude to trade union membership. [28297/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 938: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reasons a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was sacked; and if he will give them the maximum support and rescind the decision on their employment. [28454/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 941: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if assistance will be given in relation to a work permit application (details supplied); and if the persons will be supported on this matter. [28513/06]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 943: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) is receiving the minimum wage; and if they will be assisted on this matter. [28564/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 968: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in relation to the rent allowance; and if they will be given the best advice on entitlements and benefits. [28220/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 974: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the free travel scheme is available for Irish pensioners who worked in Ireland for years, emigrated to England, but are now regular visitors here; and the position regarding this issue. [28259/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1031: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will work with the Health Service Executive in supporting carers and their families and to investigate other options in relation to taxation and employment of carers. [29673/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1074: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will request the Railway Procurement Agency to start the design and consultation for two metro or Luas lines serving North Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28234/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1106: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Metro will serve Beaumont and Beaumont Hospital. [29206/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1107: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will support the East Metro route as it would be a major benefit to the northside of Dublin. [29243/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1078: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the driver theory test voice-over is in Irish but the text is in English; and the further reason Irish language speakers are not offered full language rights on this issue. [28362/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1101: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that thousands of Irish Airline Superannuation Scheme members will receive a mandatory indexation provision in their pension schemes in relation to Dublin Airport Authority and a company (details supplied); and if they will be given the maximum support on this matter. [29045/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the proposal to recognise officially Irish sign language for all deaf citizens here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28225/06]