Results 21,481-21,500 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a new inter-agency initiative for children aged up to five on the northside of Dublin in conjunction with Atlantic Philanthropies with matching funding; and if the maximum support will be given to this project. [24855/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the investigation into two educational establishments, particularly regarding allegations of bullying of a person (details supplied), misuse of funds, management of the college, the purchase of apartments and the future management of the college. [24959/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is any special budget or extra funds to assist schools with vandalism problems; and if she will give the maximum support and advice to these schools. [25069/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will give the maximum support to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [25070/05]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if maximum funding will be provided to upgrade the science laboratories at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if the school will be facilitated by sending more of its students to third level colleges to study the sciences. [25366/05]

Northern Ireland: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is rubbish.

Northern Ireland: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to speak on this historic day on the evolution of our peace process. I thank and commend all those who have made a massive contribution to peace and justice on our island. It is a real opportunity for all of us to ensure politics works. Let us roll up our sleeves during the next 12 months and try to move the peace process forward. Not...

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Callely will roll it out.

Northern Ireland: Statements. (28 Sep 2005)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Morgan is over here.

Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate on the Bill. It is important to address the issues in a professional and objective way. While the Bill is essentially a technical one, it is important that we deal with it. I agree with what my colleagues said about rushed legislation. It is important that sufficient time is allocated because it is evident that rushed legislation can be flawed legislation. We must address...

UN Reform: Statements. (1 Jul 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to contribute to this debate on the role of the United Nations and the urgent need for its reform. I wish to share time with Deputies Gormley and Ó Caoláin. This debate has been given more relevance by last night's protests in Dublin when thousands of people participated in the campaign, Make Poverty History. I attended the protest and was heartened to see so many young people,...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, should not be bullying.

Written Answers — Stamp Duty: Stamp Duty (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine any proposed decision by the Revenue Commissioners to charge the most vulnerable of the first-time house buyers that is those that require parental assistance on the mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23680/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and the action he will take in seeking their release. [23892/05]

Written Answers — Access to Sporting Facilities: Access to Sporting Facilities (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if Beaumont, Artane, Santry and Whitehall, Dublin will be granted a public basketball facility; and if he will work with Dublin City Council on this issue. [23748/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all safety plans for the port tunnel, especially at Fairview, Dublin 3; and the potential for flooding in this area. [23681/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann school buses are tested for safety; if it is correct that its own mechanics will not sign testing forms giving clearance; and if he has satisfied himself that all school buses are safe for pupils. [23682/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will give an update on the completion of the Dublin Port tunnel. [23683/05]

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are delays in paying medical expenses to a person (details supplied). [23649/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the deportation of persons (details supplied) and give them the maximum advice and support in dealing with their case. [23955/05]