Results 21,501-21,520 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an educational service will be funded for a person (details supplied) at Bangor in Wales; and if she will work closely with all relevant Departments in providing top quality education services here for pupils with autism. [23564/05]

Prisoners Overseas. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to speak on this Adjournment matter. I strongly support what Deputy Glennon said. It is refreshing to see a former international rugby star support another sportsman, Christy McGrath. I am delighted to announce that up to 40 Deputies and Senators have indicated their support for this campaign and 50 MPs support the campaign to...

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: What about Ray Burke?

Natural Gas Grid. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Let us not forget Des O'Malley and Tara Mines.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is important to deal with the constructive criticisms put forward by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists which is very concerned that the protection of patients is not being afforded the paramount importance it deserves by the protection of both titles, "physical therapist" and "physiotherapist". The society has furnished to me a copy of its position statement which outlines...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. The debate on the Health and Social Care Professionals Bill is both relevant and important because it is about change and improving quality, professionalism and accountability. It must be broader than that, however. This debate has to be about the creation of provision for people who work in the...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I support the amendment. I am very conscious of the fact that it relates to a drafting error. Restrictions on victims should never be an option when dealing with child abuse and institutions. I still have major concerns about how victims were treated over the years. Many people are under the impression that child abuse took place 20 or 30 years ago. From a legislator's point of view, we must...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the disgraceful situation concerning a young pupil with Down's syndrome assessed as having a mild disability, who was to start school in September 2005 in a class of 26 junior infants and who has been refused resource teaching hours; the need to ensure that this scandalous situation accords with...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: ——that a child with disability is being refused a service.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: With respect a Cheann Comhairle, but just 24 hours after the Disability Bill passed through the Houses, a child with a disability has been refused a service.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work closely with Dublin City Council and the Department of Social and Family Affairs in order that a disabled person (details supplied) be transferred from a nursing home to live independently with community supports; and if they will be given the maximum assistance. [22943/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: The debate on this Bill is important because we are dealing with issues of public safety, particularly in the transport and vehicle sector. There is an onus on every legislator and politician to ensure school buses are safe for school pupils and students. The number of Bus Éireann buses with seat belts is 1,539, while 1,493 buses are without seat belts. These figures, which are the most...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: The purpose of the Bill is also to provide for the appointment of a board of directors and a chief executive officer. I hope this will be achieved in a very professional and objective manner. The Bill will also provide for the auditing of the authority's accounts by the Comptroller and Auditor General, and the production of an annual report to the Minister by the authority. I welcome these...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004. This is important legislation as there is a major public safety aspect to it and we have seen many deaths, injuries and horrific accidents on our roads recently. We all have to be vigilant and responsible when driving. Those in high office must obey the laws of the land on drinking and, particularly,...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I received the Minister of State's invitation, for which I thank him. I went to the tunnel last week and had a quick look, but I will take the Minister of State up on his offer. I raise the question of road safety, school buses and the use of safety belts.

National Drugs Strategy. (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister of State accept we have had a major crisis in dealing with the drugs issue, particularly over the past five or six months? I welcome the announcements on dealing with the cocaine problem. Is the Minister of State aware that many crimes, including violent crimes, are committed by people who are coked up, or high, on cocaine and that it has been used by those involved in...

Social Partnership Agreement. (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach has none in Kerry.

Social Partnership Agreement. (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Does he have one in a place called An Daingean?

Social Partnership Agreement. (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Safe houses.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the developing crisis at Global Mobile Vision and the urgent need to assist staff and customers.