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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (25 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Some 4,500 signed——

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter: the urgent need to have more community gardaí engaged in frontline policing on the streets and working with people in their communities; that priority be given to investment in disadvantaged areas to urgently expand services to the youngest children in these communities by supporting...

Stardust Inquiry. (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the matter of the Stardust fire tragedy. I offer my deepest sympathy to all the families of the 48 young people who died and of those who were injured. I also pay tribute to the families for their bravery, courage and dignity. I am calling on all Members of the Oireachtas to support my demand to hold a fresh inquiry into the...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has asked the Cuban authorities for advice on practical proposals to deal with the accident and emergency crisis here, bed capacity and out of hours general practitioner service; and if she will discuss this matter with the Cuban Ambassador to Ireland. [13914/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding home care packages for the elderly on the north side of Dublin; and the reason these are without additional staff. [13981/06]

Written Answers — Miami Five Case: Miami Five Case (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the Miami Five case in the US; and if he will raise this matter with the US Government. [13925/06]

Written Answers — US Economic Embargo: US Economic Embargo (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ask the US Government to end the blockade of Cuba; and if he will work with the Cuban authorities on this matter. [13926/06]

Written Answers — Trade Links with Cuba: Trade Links with Cuba (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding trade links with Cuba; and if these links will be developed in 2006. [13923/06]

Written Answers — Paternity Leave: Paternity Leave (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding developments in respect of paternity leave and the need to assist new families. [13976/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of public money which was spent on legal cases challenging families of children with disabilities in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13916/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is a long-term strategy to downgrade a college (details supplied) in order to facilitate a takeover by Trinity College Dublin; and if he will clarify this matter. [13918/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 417: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has legislative proposals to allow Independent TDs use the term "independent" on the ballot paper instead of non-party at all future elections. [13927/06]

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006. This important debate allows us the opportunity to see which way this country will go on energy. It is up to us and the wider community to be creative, radical and green in our thinking. In planning on energy issues, people, health issues and the environment must be at the centre of policies. We...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce a hearing screen service for all newborn babies; and if she will support the National Association for Deaf People on this issue. [13915/06]

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on Sellafield. I speak as a northside Dublin Deputy with major concerns about Sellafield and about nuclear power in general. Most of our citizens have major health and safety concerns about the Sellafield plant, which I have opposed from the outset. I do not do so lightly and I base my belief on the...

Stay Safe Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I agree with the Minister that the Stay Safe programme is excellent. Parents, teachers and the back-up team directly involved in it must be leading on the issue. I urge the Minister to maintain regular contact with parents' groups. If a minority of people have not been brought on board they should be because the bottom line is that the programme is sensible, safe and in the interests of child...

Stay Safe Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am sorry, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I too congratulate the Minister on the major award she received last night. I was nominated for heckler of the year but did not perform very well. However, I slept well last night. We all welcome the 500 extra teachers into the system because they are urgently needed. How many will leave the system at the same time as those 500 are being introduced? Will the order of the Minister's priorities...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (5 Apr 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the urgent need to recognise Irish sign language officially as the language for the 5,000 people in the deaf community and the 35,000 other people who use Irish sign language; to give it a status equal to that of the spoken language; and to give the Irish Deaf Society maximum support.