Results 21,401-21,420 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Leaders' Questions. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach has given us some more waffle.

Leaders' Questions. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Texting "Questions and Answers".

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the peace process and future plans to develop this important matter for persons here. [24620/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 21: To ask the Taoiseach if he will act immediately in regard to the increasing sectarian violence in Northern Ireland and outline the efforts the Government has made to end these horrific attacks on the minority population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24813/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Oct 2005)

Finian McGrath: I commend the Taoiseach and all those directly involved in the peace process. This issue is bigger than all of us and, hence, I commend all those involved, right back to the Hume-Adams talks, such as Mr. Albert Reynolds and Fr. Alec Reid. Does the Taoiseach agree that we all owe a huge debt to these people? Does the Taoiseach share my concern about recent sectarian attacks? I also raise the...

Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to address the House on this important issue. I am delighted the Minister of State is present to listen to this sensible proposal. I hope the Government will provide funding for a very worthwhile pre-school education project. Preparing for Life is a plan to enable children to be ready for school. Fewer than half the children living in...

Pre-School Services. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Go raibh maith agat.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if urgent assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with a visa application for their spouse; and if he will give these persons the maximum support and assistance. [26071/05]

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Was Deputy Gregory there?

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: How was the wine?

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I have a problem with junkets.

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to address this legislation. It allows for a wide debate on the broader issue of diplomatic and international relations around the world. The Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005 is important legislation that I will support. When one looks at the details of the Bill and reflects on diplomatic relations this debate is relevant to what...

Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: ——the experience has been positive and the back-up staff have been courteous. Recently we were in London dealing with crime issues and anti-social behaviour and the way in which we were looked after by the staff at the Irish Embassy and by foreign affairs personnel was commendable. I appreciate that. In 2002 I went as an international observer to Bogotá in Colombia for the trial of the...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy means rubbish.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is a waste of public money.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important national issue. I commend the Rolestown and St. Margaret's action group for its work. I reject the criticism of the group. For a voluntary organisation, it has acted professionally and I strongly support it. I am opposed to this prison. The Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, Deputy...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was refused home help service; and if the situation will be changed. [24313/05]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 231: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the population will be informed that it can contract CJD by means other than by eating contaminated meat and that one of the components in vaccines being given to babies is the addictive substance monosodium glutamate. [24322/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24332/05]