Results 20,341-20,360 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the new evidence on the Loughin Island massacre in the North with the British Government; and if he will support the families on this mater. [27249/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are plans to open an Irish Embassy in Cuba. [27272/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will focus the attention of the UN and EU on the tragedy taking place among the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo; if he will support the Congolese community here in their demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27340/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will withdraw support to the structures leading the Democratic Republic of Congo and restrain their help to the minimum through serious non-governmental organisations operating in the country; if he will request the trial of all the criminals involved in the Congo tragedy; if he will not recognise the Government in place in Kinshasa;...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take regarding Israeli troops in the occupied territories; and if he will raise this issue with the EU, UN and the Israeli Consul here. [27341/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on this Deputy's concerns regarding the activities of MI5 and the peace process; the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will ensure the maximum support is given for the peoples peace process. [27565/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support the application from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3 for lottery funding; and if he will give them the maximum support and advice. [27241/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reasons for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin being refused a work permit; and if he will support their request. [27289/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the final decision on a work permit for a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [27290/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the position of a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding their application to remain here. [28113/06]

Written Answers — School Names: School Names (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the proposals to name a new college in Seán McDermott street after a person (details supplied). [27248/06]

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity of speaking on the important issue of the general principles of the disposal of shares in the Aer Lingus group. I am 100% behind the staff and pensioners of Aer Lingus. I gave a commitment to support them on this important issue and today I stand by that commitment. Unlike other Deputies, I will not duck or dodge on this important matter. I commend and...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: The national airline is going down the tubes.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the very serious condition of a hunger striker, Peter Preston, who has been protesting at the Dáil gate for many weeks; the urgent need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to meet this victim of crime; and to urgently support this person and his family in this...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is a serious situation. It has been going on for 44 days. Get off the stage.

Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006. It is important we have an informed debate and I regret the shortness of this debate. I also must admit I received mixed messages on this Bill. Mr. Tom Doherty, the head of IT at the EBS, told me the Irish Nationwide Building Society can demutualise if it wishes. The position of the...

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the new national wage agreement, the ten-year framework social partnership agreement 2006-15. I pay tribute to workers, members of the trade union movement and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. I thank and commend all workers for their contribution to the development of the economy. When I hear people going on about the Celtic...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a public nursing home place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will support the family on this matter. [27283/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be assisted in obtaining a place in a public nursing home; and if he will work with the family on this matter. [26908/06]

Written Answers — Hepatitis C Compensation: Hepatitis C Compensation (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person will be able to establish entitlement to compensation and health provision under the new Hepatitis C Compensation Bill; and if he will clarify this matter. [26906/06]