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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (28 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: A state should not get involved in murder. It is unacceptable.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for a non-profit service provider in the intellectual disability sector having no financial statements between 2000-2004 and yet receiving a total of €288 million of public money. [11461/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the strategies and plans he has for Irish industry, especially when many companies have moved to low-wage economies from here; and if he will make a statement on this potential crisis for workers here. [11392/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a person with a disability (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [11395/06]

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: A one-stop-shop.

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this important debate on the elderly. I also welcome any extra spending and funding used to provide services for the elderly. We should acknowledge any step forward. I wish to support the elderly in a practical way and to put forward a few ideas on how to assist them in their communities and ensure they have maximum support. Approximately 440,000 people, 11% of the population are...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate on this Bill. Regarding amendments Nos. 5, 6 and 13, when we discuss definitions and language, it is important that we use proper and suitable language. We must listen to people directly involved in organisations and groups, particularly parents' groups, with focus on people with disabilities and their families. We must ensure the language used...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Prevention of crime is an important part of any strategy and I support amendment No. 13.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to assist the families of victims of the Stardust fire tragedy in Artane on St. Valentine's Day 1981, to hold a fresh inquiry into that terrible fire and for all Members of the Dáil and Seanad actively to support the families in their efforts to secure...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: We are still short.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: We need 500 new beds.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) was on a trolley at Beaumont Hospital and was treated in such a manner; and if this practice will be ended immediately. [10143/06]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will work closely with other relevant Departments in pushing forward the proposal to develop the port of Bremore, north of Balbriggan as a sensible solution to Ireland's port congestion at Dublin Port and to become the point of the nation's vital import and export activities. [10133/06]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if financial assistance will be given to a local drugs group (details supplied) in its efforts to pay for security shutters at its centre; and if the maximum advice and support will be given in accessing funding. [10977/06]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the concerns of many citizens about nitrates, pollution and its effects on lakes, rivers and land here; and if she will make this a priority issue. [10032/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Government will publish the national women's strategy; the position regarding the commitments given under the Beijing platform; and if he will address the issues of violence against women. [10357/06]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the delays in a matter (details supplied) relating to rectification of boundaries will be resolved; and if the maximum support and advice will be given to the person on this matter. [10148/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the gardaí did not investigate a case (details supplied) and the reason forensic evidence which showed a forgery was ignored; the further reason a company (details supplied) knowingly used a deed of transfer in the Land Registry office in Dublin to make money and why this case was covered up for years. [10222/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate allegations regarding an ex-detective Garda (details supplied); their role in the Stardust fire tragedy; and the position regarding the new investigation. [10347/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 626: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place at an open space between areas (details supplied); if he will curb the anti-social behaviour at these areas; and if he will give the local residents the maximum support on this matter. [10348/06]