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Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person responsible for the overall supervision and management of the justice system here; and the person who takes responsibility when it fails citizens. [22415/06]

Written Answers — Prison Therapeutic Services: Prison Therapeutic Services (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the number of sex offence prisoners receiving therapy has decreased; and the reason he closed the major unit at the Curragh. [22417/06]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 415: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action a person can take regarding the noise pollution from jet skis that are operating off the prom in Clontarf as they are disturbing children at 9.30 pm; and if he will advise on this matter. [22638/06]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Independent Deputies and on a personal and human level, I express my deepest sympathy to Maureen Haughey and her family at this sad and difficult time. We have all had our political disagreements but I agree with my colleagues that this is not the day for dealing with political matters. Today is a day of sympathy for the family. On a personal level, I have worked with Seán...

Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: As regards the lack of movement in the peace process, does the Taoiseach have any new, radical proposals to bring the cycle of non-negotiation to an end? As for the DUP's non-participatory role, I ask the Taoiseach to urge business, union and civic leaders to use their clout to move the process forward, especially the non-negotiation aspect from the DUP sector. Does the Taoiseach agree that...

Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding recent developments in Northern Ireland. [19372/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the home care package for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if the maximum support will be given. [22067/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the decentralisation scheme; if the National Standards Authority of Ireland is included in the scheme; and if he will provide further details on this group. [21996/06]

Written Answers — Aer Lingus: Aer Lingus (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the liability the Government will assume in the event of the sale of Aer Lingus to the workers transferred from Aer Lingus to TEAM Aer Lingus; the status of the guarantees and assurances given to the workers by the Government at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22011/06]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he or his Department have correspondence over the years regarding the issues exposed in the May 2006 Supreme Court decision on the A case; and the reasons for his legal experts not knowing about this potential disaster. [22073/06]

Departmental Communication. (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: It did not deliver.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State has gone to the dogs.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: I was getting worried.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and other sporting matters. I am always amazed at how other sporting groups are treated. How do the greyhound and horse racing industries receive major investment and tax breaks while the Eircom League is ignored? Shelbourne Football Club, my local club, deserves the support of the Government. I commend the Shelbourne supporters development...

Written Answers — State Honours System: State Honours System (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 169: To ask the Taoiseach his views on introducing an awards system or an honour system for people who make a valuable contribution to society; and if he will work with all Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas on this matter. [21653/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in relation to their query. [21650/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the decentralisation plans in order to facilitate staff who do not want to move and lose their promotion opportunities. [21655/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will highlight and support the contribution made by the community sector in relation to peace, democracy, reconciliation and inclusion in the north and south of Ireland; and if he will actively support these groups. [21654/06]

Written Answers — Gangland Murders: Gangland Murders (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase Garda activity on the ground to deal with gangland murders on the north side of Dublin. [21651/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Jun 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase the number of community Gardaí in 2006. [21652/06]