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Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is with great sadness and anger that I speak during this debate on the Ferns Report, which was published by Mr. Justice Murphy, Dr. Helen Buckley and Dr. Laraine Joyce, whom I thank and commend on their work. This horrific report identifies over 100 allegations of child sexual abuse which were made against 21 priests in the diocese of Ferns between 1962 and 2002. This nightmare report,...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need to assist the 150,000 family carers and the need to support the Carers Association's nine point plan for a national strategy, needs assessment, medical cards for full-time carers, remuneration for full-time carers, income tax, training, work life balance,...

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: They will not send in their accounts.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Why are they——

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: The comrades are in agreement.

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for 1916 commemorations. [32906/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the free drugs scheme to include crohns disease; and if she will make this a priority issue as it has not been updated since 1970. [32890/05]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 279: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32889/05]

Written Answers — National Anthem: National Anthem (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Finance when the national anthem composed by Peadar Kearney in 1907 will be reclaimed and the correct words (details supplied) will be inserted at all public and State occasions. [32906/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce the Judicial and Ethics Bill; and if he will give an update on the situation. [32902/05]

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if early childhood resources and services to children on the northside of Dublin will be targeted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/05]

Written Answers — Governance of Universities: Governance of Universities (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a board of governors should have meetings at a third level college without student representations; and if she will clarify this situation regarding the 1997 Education Act. [32534/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 734: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will correct an error in relation to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 581 and 582 of 25 October 2005 regarding the Niemba ambush on 8 November 1960, in which eight members of the patrol were killed and three members survived, and to set the record straight for former Army privates (details supplied). [32533/05]

State Examinations. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: On standardised testing, does the Minister agree that there appears to be an obsession with testing rather than genuine assessment in regard to primary school children in particular? Does she agree that if we go down the road of other countries, teachers will spend their school day, which in primary schools is approximately five hours per day, writing up reports, carrying out assessments and...

State Examinations. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I apologise, a Leas-Cheann Chomhairle.

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of Irish music and dance in primary and secondary schools, there is already a huge resource within some schools which are examples of good practice. Deputy Timmins' question is relevant because there are some schools that may not necessarily have the same examples of good practice in respect of Irish music, dance and all other aspects of the arts. Perhaps the Minister would use...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding protection measures for adults with an intellectual disability in residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32120/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients on trolleys or chairs at Beaumont Hospital on 27 October 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32121/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 79: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding efforts to assist persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32122/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding improving services at a school (details supplied) for the 312 persons on residential waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32123/05]