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Common Foreign and Security Policy. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is a typical example of the attitude to people like me who question the remit of the United Nations. There is no question of us wanting to stand idly by. We want to use our resources, through the United Nations, and have radical reforms and priorities. That is the issue. We respect the United Nations and many of our people have given their lives to it. That is not sitting on the fence....

Overseas Development Aid. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister of State satisfied overseas development aid funding filters down to the most needy in Third World countries? Is the Department generating value for money in the projects? Many members of the public are concerned that the money does not always go to the most needy. With regard to the consultative process, what is the general reaction of NGOs and others interested in this issue?...

Overseas Development Aid. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: What about issues such as housing and water?

Undocumented Irish Emigrants. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Kennedy-McCain Bill, which is a positive and constructive initiative. Does the Minister of State agree that it is for all parliamentarians and Members of the Dáil to support Irish immigrants? Does he accept that the Government has a brass neck in calling for support for Irish emigrants while deporting 110 immigrants from Ireland in recent months? I strongly support Deputy...

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the important matter of suicide. This issue must be dealt with in a well thought-out, caring and professional manner. We must face up to the problem in our society and move on to resolve it. The Government and the broader community must accept that suicide is a major crisis in the State. We must face that reality and accept that the latest statistics...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Taoiseach the number of unemployed persons registered in the State. [18662/05]

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will revisit the smoking ban in view of smokers having to stand out in the cold and rain; if she will examine the proposal to designate smoking areas away from staff and non-smokers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18703/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals on recent developments with regard to ending the patients on trolleys issue at Beaumont hospital, Dublin 9; and the number of patients on trolleys at this hospital on 27 May 2005. [18704/05]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are EU grants available for a project (details supplied); and if he will give the maximum advice and assistance on this matter. [18717/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the conflict in Columbia and the efforts to develop a peace process there. [18718/05]

Written Answers — Special Awards Scheme: Special Awards Scheme (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will work with other Departments in supporting a project (details supplied) in Dublin 5 financially; and the maximum advice and assistance on funding. [18661/05]

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the Dublin Port tunnel is now running €200 million above the projected cost; and the timescale on completion. [18742/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to deal with the sale of drugs in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and his plans to deal with this issue in Dublin. [18679/05]

Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding crime prevention tactics dealing with gangland murders and the drugs issue. [18680/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to reduce class size in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18683/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses with and without safety belts; and if all buses carrying persons with disabilities have seat belts. [18684/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion on the nursing home issue and the urgent need for proper inspection procedures and quality care for our elderly and disabled. I support the motion but I urge all Deputies to be sensitive and respectful when dealing with such an important matter. There is a responsibility on all of us to act in the interests of our citizens. It is not...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity of addressing this important legislation. I welcome the comments from my colleagues in all parties concerning maritime safety. Public safety is at the heart of the legislation. As an island nation we must deal seriously with this issue which relates to the sea and inland waterways as well as our coastline and harbours. Sectors such as...