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

Finian McGrath: What about Frank Dunlop?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 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 the Stardust fire tragedy in Artane on St. Valentine's Day, 1981; the need to hold a fresh inquiry into this terrible fire; and the need for all Members of the Oireachtas to support the march in Drumcondra next Saturday and to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Inside information on the dogs.

Marino Institute of Education. (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise on the Adjournment the need to publish the Farrell Grant Sparks report on the Marino Institute of Education. Before going into detail on my concerns, I wish to record my total support for the staff and students at this excellent college of education, which is the backbone of Irish primary education. I commend their efforts, professionalism and...

Written Answers — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, is given priority in terms of the McKinsey report and task group; and if support will be given to this project. [8530/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance will be given to the homeless Irish in England; and the supports given to Irish emigrant groups in England. [8529/06]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Land Registry office will complete the boundary amendment for a person's land (details supplied) in County Galway and if a new folio will be issued as a matter of priority. [8526/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if gardaí were on duty on Richmond Road on the night of the Shelbourne versus Glentoran match; the reason windows were smashed at the Ballybough end; and if security on the night of matches at Tolka Park will be improved. [8527/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Stardust fire evidence; and if an investigation will be carried out. [8528/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support the application of a school (details supplied) for a technology teacher; and if the maximum support will be given to the school on this priority issue. [8381/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) is reported to have died twice in two different locations in the Congo in 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8559/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he contends that a person (details supplied) died at Niemba despite the fact that this is disputed by the two survivors of the massacre as well as by the officer in charge of the search party that failed to find the person in November 1960; if his officials have made an attempt to contact the two Niemba survivors to ascertain their...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he states that a person (details supplied) died on the battlefield in an attempt to save his comrade's life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8564/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he states that a person's body (details supplied) was removed from the scene by the ambushers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8565/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for the disparity of opinions concerning the Niemba controversy; if he will commission an independent assessment of the known facts, rather than an army inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the Army's version of events has been seriously challenged, not least by a new book entitled The Irish Army in the Congo 1960-1964: The Far Battalions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8567/06]

School Discipline: Motion (Resumed). (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important debate on indiscipline in schools. I commend our teachers, the INTO, the TUI and ASTI for their commitment, bravery and professionalism in dealing with this major issue. I commend the vast majority of students and pupils who go to school each day without causing any disruption or hassle for their teachers and...

Further and Higher Education: Statements. (1 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is financial assistance available for a person (details supplied); and if advice will be given on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7670/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) is on a waiting list and cannot be seen by a specialist until May 2006; and if the maximum support will be given to them. [7671/06]