Results 20,421-20,440 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for women being under represented in the Defence Forces; the further reason the Defence Forces, five years after a study by a person (details supplied) that uncovered evidence of widespread gender based discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, have not formulated an equality policy or mission statement or appointed an equality...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Defence the reasons for ethnic minorities being under-represented within the Defence Forces; and if he will institute changes to the Defence Forces recruiting policy that might allow for the increased recruitment of ethnic minorities and women. [24065/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 233: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work with Dublin City Council, the Health Service Executive and Health Safety Authorities on the complaints regarding dust, pollution and other environmental matters at the construction company on Richmond Estate, Richmond Avenue, Dublin 3; and if assistance will be given to the local residents on...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on this excellent, well thought-out motion on waste management. The Taoiseach should apologise in this House to Deputy Joe Higgins for the disgraceful personal attack he made on him here today. I urge him to do so because he was totally out of order. It was an absolutely disgraceful personal attack.

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is very important that this issue is raised because it is not acceptable to any Deputy. I commend the Green Party on putting forward sensible solutions to the crisis that exists. I challenge the Minister on his record in dealing with this matter. He needs to wake up and deal with it in a progressive, environmentally sound and healthy way. He conned the taxpayers regarding the bin tax issue...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Not the people who need them.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: How many were built on the northside of Dublin?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if the family will be given the maximum support. [23369/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if €630 will be refunded to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [23409/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there are grants or mobility allowances available for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if this person will be given the maximum support. [23676/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the financial situation at An Post. [23375/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will request the Government of Burma to work with the UN Secretary General in implementing a plan for national reconciliation; if he will further request the UN Secretary General to remain involved in the reconciliation process and to report back to the Council on a regular basis;if he will urge the Government of Burma to ensure...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the issue of the deaths at Guantánamo Detention Centre and challenge the US on their outbursts on these deaths. [23326/06]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason 33 per cent of all money goes to the greyhound industry and horse racing while the Eircom League is under funded; and if he will support Eircom League clubs in 2006. [23325/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be assisted with grants and funding in 2006. [23373/06]

Written Answers — Water Sports Vehicles: Water Sports Vehicles (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an end to the noise pollution from jet skis after 9.00 pm near Clontarf Road, Dublin 3; and if he will work with Dublin City Council, the Health Service Executive and other relevant bodies on this issue. [23374/06]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are grants or funding available for pensioners to install security lights in their gardens and homes in order to improve their safety from anti-social activities; and if he will work with other Departments on this matter. [23370/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for amending the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 in view of the fact that over 800 people will become unemployed from an association (details supplied) as a direct consequence; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 23 out of 25 EU Member States have a regulated casino sector. [23331/06]