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Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (9 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for 30 workers being injured recently; if he is satisfied with the water in the port tunnel as it has a pH reading of over 10; and if he will make a statement on safety issues on this transport project. [9948/06]

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is hypocrisy. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform——

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding practical proposals to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a disability; and if she will work with the family in relation to finding them a job. [9717/06]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (8 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the health issues of a person (details supplied) will be raised with the British authorities; and if their repatriation will be sought in order to assist their family. [9718/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if primary legislation on both parental leave and term time will be amended to allow parents and carers to be able to spend more time with their children when they are needed; and if he will work with all relevant Departments on this matter. [9719/06]

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Motion (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate on the Whistleblowers Protection Bill and the need for comprehensive statutory protection for employees and others who blow the whistle on significant, illegal and unacceptable practices. Before I go into the details of the legislation, I will say that perhaps we should have a debate on the brass neck Bill for all the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will ensure that a patient is never again allowed to leave a hospital without the proper equipment. [8886/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work with a person (details supplied) on important issues relating to people with disabilities and the Lucan disability action group; and if they will be given the maximum advice, support and assistance. [8888/06]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the maximum support and assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) and their family; if all elderly patients with dementia will be dealt with properly; and if the proper resources and services will be provided to this person. [8943/06]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children why nothing has been done for a person (details supplied) who is on a waiting list; and if she will work closely with the family on this issue. [9092/06]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the issue of the Kennedy-McCain Bill and the undocumented Irish with the President of the USA, Mr. George W. Bush, on 17 March 2006. [8891/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place for an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5 as anti-social problems are emerging; and if he will work with Dublin City Council on the style for the area. [8957/06]

Written Answers — Outdoor Events: Outdoor Events (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure the maximum safety and security for football fans and local residents at the next Shelbourne [i]v.[/i] Linfield match in the Setanta Cup at Tolka Park, Richmond Road, Dublin; and if he will be vigilant on potential sectarian clashes. [9263/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the Marino Institute of Education; if public funding is being paid into a private organisation which cannot be subject to Freedom of Information; if so, the position regarding same; if her Department's annual capitation funding for primary teacher training is being used for that purpose alone; the checks...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Education and Science where the funds came from in the settlement with the former president at Coláiste Mhuire, Marino; and the details of same. [9091/06]

EU Summits. (7 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: He is a socialist.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a group of northside parents of autistic children currently awaiting a decision on approval for a specialised school entitled Acorn Aba; and if this will be made a priority issue. [8661/06]

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate on the Building Control Bill 2005. This discussion is both very important and very relevant to the times in which we live. We talk about development, planning apartments, and densities in urban areas in particular. Before I go into the details, we should seriously examine the role of developers, pointing out to them that they have duties...

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: These activities took place in the past and that reality must be faced. Turning a blind eye to corruption and sleaze should never be an option in public life. People seek honesty, decency and fair play in politics. On the subject of planning and development, I wish to discuss the tragic situation in my constituency, where recently the Silver Swan public house on Kilmore Road, Artane was...

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I will highlight these issues in the residents' interests. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this legislation. Developers have responsibilities and citizens have rights and I urge Members to listen to this argument.