Results 20,361-20,380 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

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

Finian McGrath: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the IHS, IKA, PA and TA were not informed of the radical proposals to the Hepatitis C Compensation Bill 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26907/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the mother of a person (details supplied) was turned down for subvention allowance for a nursing home. [26909/06]

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (5 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will intervene on the hunger strike by a person (details supplied) at the Kildare Street Gate; and if he will meet with them in order to resolve their grievance. [26858/06]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a final long term care plan will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if the family will be given the maximum support. [25636/06]

Written Answers — Complaints Procedures: Complaints Procedures (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a complaint by persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was not dealt with in a sensible and professional manner; and if she will take action in relation to same. [25712/06]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 was refused occupational therapy; and if she will support the family on this matter. [25713/06]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will protect and care for the health and management of the greater coastal area of Dublin Bay by including the following (details supplied). [26004/06]

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he will take regarding companies moving out of Ireland to low wage economies; and the impact on employment here. [26005/06]

Written Answers — Forensic Examinations: Forensic Examinations (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will fund the costs of undertaking DNA testing on five unidentified bodies following the Stardust fire tragedy; and if he will support the Stardust Victims Committee on this issue. [25532/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied) in County Galway who are seeking a work permit and permission to stay; and if he will support them on this issue. [26009/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding a voluntary deportation order and the correct way to stay here on a working permit. [26170/06]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 645: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the discrimination and victimisation of the Travellers in the educational system here; and the measures she is taking to prevent the Travelling community from dropping out of school at an early age. [25573/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the absence of basic education infrastructure in east Meath; and if she will support an association (details supplied) in County Meath in their requests for educational facilities. [25635/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 809: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature of the interface between serving Irish officers and the Afghan intelligence services; and if the Irish are facilitating the US Afghan intelligence war against the Taliban. [25572/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 817: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on this Deputy's concerns regarding Ireland's neutrality position in relation to integrating the Army into EU battle groups as a part of US/EU military structures; and if this is a clear breach of Ireland's neutrality. [26118/06]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 840: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will protect and care for the health and management of the greater coastal area of Dublin Bay by including (details supplied). [26003/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: He is one of the dissidents.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak about this very important debate on the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006. I wholeheartedly support the Irish Haemophilia Society, the Irish Kidney Association, Positive Action and Transfusion Positive. I commend their efforts and work and thank people like Detta Warnock, Michael Davenport, Maura Long and Mark...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: ——and examine and vote on the issue. We on the Independent benches will examine every issue. If someone has a sensible solution, we will agree to it. Constantly, we have done such during the past four years. Deputies should reconsider the matter and support the progressive amendments before the House to ensure support for the victims and their families.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: He should be sacked.