Results 21,781-21,800 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: The Minister should remember Kildare North.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: The Minister should resign.
- Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (11 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on the health service and the work of nurses, doctors and staff of accident and emergency units who work under severe pressure each day. I support the motion but before I go into detail it is important to state that the Government should stop pussy-footing around on the health issue and provide more beds. While...
- Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [14909/05]
- Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will change the legislation to assist persons (details supplied) with their costs; and if they will be given the maximum support. [14910/05]
- Written Answers — Colleges of Education: Colleges of Education (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the background to the resignation of a person (details supplied) as principal of a training college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14938/05]
- Written Answers — Colleges of Education: Colleges of Education (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on allegations of bullying and psychological abuse against the former principal of a training college (details supplied); and if the trustees and governing body of the college acted in a fair and professional manner. [14939/05]
- Written Answers — Colleges of Education: Colleges of Education (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the purchase of four apartments by an institute of education (details supplied); and if all aspects of the issue are in order. [14940/05]
- Written Answers — Colleges of Education: Colleges of Education (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person was forced to resign from a training college (details supplied); and her views on whether this resignation raises disturbing questions regarding governance of such institutions. [14941/05]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the results of the review of special needs provision; if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will not lose any teaching staff; and if it will be given the maximum support. [15076/05]
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: I strongly support amendment No. 1 and commend Deputy O'Shea on moving it. The rest of the Deputies in the House have no alternative but to support this amendment even though we have major concerns about the Bill. The amendment is important and adds teeth to the legislation. It is important to remind ourselves of the Freedom of Information Act 1997, the previous authority that Act had and how...
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: I do not think this practice is acceptable. It is important to ensureââ
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: The amendment seeks to apply the Freedom of Information Act 1997 to the board as and from the establishment date. We need openness, transparency and a commitment that the Minister will do something about it.
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: The Minister can disagree with the decision.
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: There is nothing wrong with that.
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Except for the Six Counties.
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (10 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: They cannot even vote for the President.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in April 2003, patients were sent to Clane Hospital who could have been accommodated at another hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14602/05]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if complaints have been received at a hospital (details supplied) regarding the overwhelming number of private patients being treated to the detriment of public patients. [14603/05]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 May 2005)
Finian McGrath: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if practices at a hospital (details supplied) regarding the national treatment purchase fund for children are run in a proper and professional manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14604/05]