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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (21 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an issue of urgent national importance, namely, the unfair decision to have the leaving certificate music examination and the religious examination taking place at the same time on Thursday, 22 June, as this will put some pupils at great disadvantage and under extreme pressure. I call on the Minister for Education and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there are schemes or benefits to assist a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; if there are schemes to assist them with transport needs; and if assistance will be given. [6140/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan in accessing funds and grants towards a car or other benefits. [6142/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in relation to the nursing home charges issue; and if they will be given advice. [6141/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the speech therapy services will be improved for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if this will be made a priority issue. [6143/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place along Killester Park, Dublin 5, following a spate of car wheel thefts; and if Garda patrols will be increased in the area at night. [6073/06]

Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate on the Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005. Before I go into the details of the legislation I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, on his new appointment, and wish him well on his new transport portfolio. I ask him to keep an eye on a major infrastructure project in my area, the Dublin Port tunnel, and particularly the needs of residents and public...

Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Ireland is recognised internationally and so is the Government's role in this issue. Whenever there is a discussion about the aviation industry the subject of terrorism arises. One issue which many in this country have heard of is that of the Miami Five where five Cubans who were trying to stop Miami-based terrorist groups from carrying out violent actions against the people of Cuba were...

Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second and Subsequent Stages. (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Before addressing the details of the legislation, it is important to thank and commend the dedicated and magnificent work done by teachers. I praise the vast majority of INTO, TUI and ASTI members who provide a great service every day in our schools. It is also important to support and value our teachers. It is time to challenge the cynics and...

Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second and Subsequent Stages. (16 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am putting that down as a marker. In focusing funds on disadvantage and children with disabilities, it is important the Minister also prioritises early education if we are serious about tacking problems at pre-school and junior infant level. That is where resources and money should be targeted and that is where the Minister will make a difference. It is important that we focus the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will not downgrade the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, and if she will support its redevelopment; and if Temple Street will be made the main children hospital here. [5908/06]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is allowed to put a Vodafone mast on Richmond Road, Dublin 3; if local residents should be consulted; and if there are health issues involved with this construction. [5943/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a centre (details supplied) has not been allowed access to funding under the young people's facilities and services fund; and if this group will be given the maximum support. [5843/06]

Rent Supplement: Motion (Resumed). (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to the motion, which highlights the 60,000 households who are dependent on rent supplement. I strongly support the motion because I believe we need to tackle head on the poverty traps that exist throughout our society. We urgently need to assist citizens of this wealthy state who are excluded and who survive on a very low income. I support the...

Music Education. (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: I concur with Deputy Keaveney's comments on the importance of music and the arts in general. Does the Minister accept that while music is a central part of the curriculum at second and primary levels, it is frequently treated as a second rate subject and its development is not taken seriously? Does she intend to invest more in music and the arts at primary and second levels? Does she agree...

School Transport. (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister of State agree with the system in other countries whereby the traffic is stopped when children are getting on and off school buses? I understand that is the practice in America or Canada. Would she support such a proposal in the interest of child safety? In other words, when children are getting on and off school buses, there would be no overtaking of the buses in the...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: What about Beaumont Hospital?

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should resign.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: We need more beds.