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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason he is allowing the breaching of human rights in prisons here; and if he will stop closing down positive educational and workshop services for prisoners. [17844/06]

Written Answers — Firearms Licensing: Firearms Licensing (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) concerning licensed firearm certificate holders; and the number of those certificate holders who have been charged under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. [18495/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the implementation of the Irish National Teachers Organisation five point plan in relation to investing in children's futures, increased support for teachers, school infrastructure, support leadership and proper funding for primary schools in 2006. [17943/06]

Leaders' Questions. (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Were we watching the same programme?

Leaders' Questions. (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions. (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the enormous structural damage to people's homes above the route of the Dublin Port tunnel, which has now risen to 254 damaged properties; the urgent need to assist all families affected; that priority be given to the other 115 complaints to ensure that all residents of Marino, Drumcondra,...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will support the Irish Nurses Organisation in their efforts for better pay and conditions of service. [17713/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding improvements in the accident andemergency department at Beaumont Hospital; and the number of new beds in 2006. [17714/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of low paid workers that are outside the tax net. [17698/06]

Written Answers — Natural Resources: Natural Resources (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will ensure that all of Ireland's natural wealth is fully benefited by the citizens of this State. [17712/06]

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Stardust fire investigations; and if the families will be given the maximum support on this matter. [17711/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to pupils with special educational needs in second level schools here. [17715/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding improving class size in national schools here. [17716/06]

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 192: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding new equipment and additional resources for the fire services here. [17710/06]

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the discussion on the Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill. It is important to reflect on and pay tribute to the elderly in our society and to remind ourselves of who they are and what they did for us. The people we are discussing are former workers and taxpayers who were around in the tough times, the 1950s and the dark 1980s, when we did not have the massive resources available...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy would never do that.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (11 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on energy costs but we must also look seriously at the public health issues which are involved. I call on all Deputies and the Government to be radical, creative and sensible on the issue of energy. We need to be proactive in developing policies. Dithering or delaying is no longer an option. The Independent Deputies will always support...