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Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 594: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign the Friends of the Earth climate pledge; his policy to prevent climate change having catastrophic consequences such as storms, floods, droughts and famines. [30087/05]

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I want to share time with Deputies Sargent and Ó Caoláin.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this important debate on the Lisbon national reform programme. Before I go into the details of this issue, I want to set down two markers regarding the Lisbon proposals. We are all wasting our time if we fail to tackle, first, the issue of low pay and, second, social and political disadvantage. These must be the two core issues in any programme...

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is not in Kerry now.

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Except on Thursdays.

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State has not answered the question. He should do so.

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is an opt-out clause.

Leaders' Questions. (25 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — State Exonerations: State Exonerations (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) will be officially exonerated by the Irish State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24622/05]

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is right. It is a disgrace.

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: He is not a lone voice.

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: They are humanitarian views.

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: If it involved Irish citizens in America, the Minister would be jumping up and down.

Crime Levels. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister agree that his comments on a decrease in crime are not a reality for many citizens? I attended a packed meeting in my constituency last night where we learned of major anti-social behaviour problems, widespread sale of drugs and intimidation of local residents. The gardaí in the area were at the meeting and responded to the questions. This is the reality for many...

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I may join Fianna Fáil yet.

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this opportunity to speak on the Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004. It is refreshing to deal with a Bill that provides for the repeal of 219 Acts that predate the foundation of the State. It is an opportunity to reflect on legislation and assess our work as legislators in this House. There is much cynicism about politicians, which is egged on by sections of our media that...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the inadequate offers of compensation to residents affected by the Dublin Port tunnel; the urgent need to assist the 214 residents whose homes have been damaged during construction; the need to deal with cracks, flooding in the tunnel and the pollution of the River Tolka...

Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is about the Thursday deal.

Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Tell us about the Thursday agreement.