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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the carer's grant and disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [18060/05]

Written Answers — Pre-School Facilities: Pre-School Facilities (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in their efforts to retain their facilities and to urge the board of management to reconsider its course of action. [18402/05]

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy Gregory's amendment, amendment No. 10, which is both positive and progressive. It would add to the legislation by strengthening its depth and quality. This is an important section of the Bill that deals specifically with the issue of educational disadvantage. It also concerns the Minister's educational policy. Amendment No. 10 is strongly connected to the Minister's...

Defence Forces Personnel. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of drugs and drugs testing in the Defence Forces, the Minister mentioned that only ten cases have been proved, which is a small proportion. Would the Minister share my concern that, even if only ten Defence Forces members who are in control of weapons test positive, a serious situation for public safety nonetheless arises? Have Defence Forces personnel been supportive of the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if extra finance for services for persons with disabilities announced in budget 2005 has been spent; and if she will make a statement on the amount which was spent on providing extra services for people with disabilities. [17677/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if elderly persons whose relatives are affected by the trawl relating to insurance schemes exceeding €20,000 will be treated in a sensitive and fair manner. [17678/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will receive the maximum advice and support on the insurance schemes issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17679/05]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding issues concerning the protection and preservation of the amenities of Dublin Bay (details supplied). [17762/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will propose an inclusive resolution of the Basque conflict at both EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17675/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the proposed privatisation of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17763/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons deported from here to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17676/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: My amendments are amendments Nos. 112, 113, 115, 119 to 121, inclusive. My proposals are an attempt to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service for people with disabilities. It is important that people understand that the complaints process can be very harrowing for many families and particularly for people with disabilities. We should ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I wish to conclude this grouping. The Disability Bill should be about equality, respect and the rights of all those with disabilities. Sadly, for me it is about creating a cold house for 8% of our citizens. On the DLCG and the question of partnership, it is important that the Minister of State listen. Will he invite the groups that left — NAMHI, NPSA and the Forum of People with...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is important that we remind ourselves of that when we discuss these issues. It is also important to remember that partnership, which the Minister has mentioned, is a two-way process, including as it does——

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I will be pressing my amendments relating to a specific timeframe, since it is important that those with disabilities be treated with respect and in a professional manner.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 112: In page 18, line 10, after "complaint" to insert "within one month".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 113: In page 18, lines 23 and 24, to delete "investigate the complaint" and substitute the following: "commence investigation of the complaint within one month".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 115: In page 18, line 47, after "section 9" to insert "within a specified timeframe".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 119: In page 19, line 6, after "concerned" to insert "within a specified timeframe".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 121: In page 19, line 12, after "appropriate" to insert "within a specified timeframe".