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House Prices. (4 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister of State accept that we face a major housing crisis in this State and that something must be done in this regard? Matters have gone out of control. While the NESC has recommended that 10,000 units be built each year, the current provision is for half that amount. Does the Minister of State accept that we face a major housing crisis and what does he propose to do about it?

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed). (4 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Chavez Dempsey.

Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: She is afraid of the INO.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) regarding the €200 shortfall in relation to nursing home care; and if the family will be given the maximum support on this matter. [16007/06]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a noise complaint issue (details supplied) has not been resolved; and if she will deal with this matter. [16062/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work closely with the vocational educational committee to ensure that the arts programme supports at women's aid centres are continued and developed as the children need this service; and if she will ensure funding will not be cut. [16063/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will develop a strategy for the provision of an early intervention programme on a national scale for all children with Down's Syndrome and the improvement of speech and language services; if she will ensure the lifting of the embargo on the employment of further services; and if services generally will be improved...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will work closely with the Departments of Agriculture and Food and Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in assisting relief for farmers growing rape seed for the future energy needs here; and if assistance will be given in the development of alternative energy sources. [16066/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will clarify Ireland's position on the blockade of Cuba. [15953/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the blockade on Cuba to all international meetings; and if he will work on building bridges between Cuba and Ireland. [15955/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the Miami Five case with the US authorities; and if he will highlight their plight at all United Nation and European Union meetings. [15954/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will send out a briefing document on the Miami Five case to all Irish Embassies around the world; and if this miscarriage of justice will be ended. [15942/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason persons (details supplied) are being denied the right to visit their spouses; if he will raise this unnecessary punitive measure with the US authorities and the United Nations; if he will demand the humane treatment of prisoners and the US's obligation to protect family life. [15943/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the USA's breach of Article 7 of the Montreal Convention on Civil Aviation and Luis Posada Carriles role in the bombing of CU — 455 on 6 October 1976 over Barbados where seventy three people lost their lives; and if he will highlight this issue with the Secretary of State, Ms Condaleezza Rice as a matter of priority....

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will assist the Italian Government in bringing to justice the killers of a person (details supplied); and if he will highlight this case with the US Government who appears to have double standards in their war against terrorism. [15944/06]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Spain has been arrested twice and released within a few hours; and the further reason this person is being treated in such a manner. [16338/06]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will investigate new proposals to develop tourism between Ireland and Cuba. [15952/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Trade: Foreign Trade (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will meet with the Cuban Ambassador in order to develop trade between the two countries. [15960/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will investigate opening up of flights between Shannon Airport and Havana Airport in Cuba in order to develop tourist links. [15959/06]