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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some meals on wheels services have to increase their prices to the elderly due to a funding problem; and if she will work with the HSE to ensure that these services are funded adequately. [14793/05]

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 131: To ask the Taoiseach if the legal adviser to a group (details supplied) will have full access to all relevant files and papers of Departments and the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13983/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the way in which the Mental Health Commission deals with complaints; the criteria it uses when investigating complaints against mental health service providers; and its role in involving the families of patients. [14259/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE and the St. John of God service provider will put a care plan in place to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16 and work closely with their family on this matter. [14260/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the assessment of needs for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if they will receive the maximum support and care. [14261/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding services for persons with a mental illness in the Dublin area, particularly in relation to supported community housing schemes and groups that assist these persons in sheltered accommodation or community housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14262/05]

Written Answers — Colombia Three: Colombia Three (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if assistance will be given to families of the Colombian Three with translation issues regarding Judge Acosta's decision at the trial and his judgment; and if the translation of the verdict for the families and the Oireachtas Members who acted as observers at the trial will be facilitated. [13918/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the maximum support and advice will be given to a football club (details supplied) with its grant; and if assistance will be given to same in resolving the delay in accessing the final part of the grant. [13913/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding public transport services in the Artane, Beaumont and Coolock areas in Dublin 5. [13982/05]

Written Answers — Ground Rents: Ground Rents (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding ground rent legislation; his proposals to assist persons forced to pay this rent to landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14050/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if assistance with a visa application will be given to a person (details supplied); and if they will provided with the maximum support and assistance. [13935/05]

Industrial Relations. (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is an important matter regarding Coláiste Mhuire Training College, Marino. As a teacher, parent, taxpayer and Deputy for the area, I have major concerns about recent developments in the college. I express my solidarity and support for the former president of the college, Caoimhe Máirtín, one of the top educationalists on the island and a woman of ability, professionalism and great...

Suicide Levels: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the motion put forward by the Independent Deputies. I thank and commend my Independent colleagues, especially Deputy Connolly, for their work on this urgent issue. Once again, we have shown that Independent Members can work together on important issues that matter to the public. Suicide is a huge and complex subject and we must unite, regardless...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this important legislation. I welcome the debate owing to our history and the connection of the people to the land. Evidence of the people's historic bond with the land is found in the lives of great statesmen like Michael Davitt who worked with the Land League. I pay tribute to the work he did on the land question over many...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and I appreciate that he has been flexible in this respect. I will now focus on the legislation. Section 7 facilitates trustees in the transfer to users of former Land Commission trust property by providing the Minister with the power to arrange for the transfer of title of the entire or a part of a trust property when so requested by the trustees, relieving...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the resignation of one of our top educationalists, Caoimhe Máirtín, from Coláiste Mhuire training college, Marino, Dublin; the urgent need to retain quality people in education; the need to expose bullying and sleaze and the need for financial accountability.

EU Treaties. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the accession treaty with Romania, will the Minister of State and the Government raise the disgraceful treatment of the gypsy population in Romania? It has suffered blatant discrimination and human rights abuses over the past 20 to 30 years. Even in this country, the Romanian population seems to be targeted by sections of society. Will the Minister of State raise these concerns at EU level...

EU Constitution. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I hope the Minister of State is in favour of political inclusion rather than political exclusion. Does he share my concerns that there is currently a lack of interest and understanding among many citizens in regard to the proposed EU constitution? I would like a "Yes" or "No" answer to my next question because I am hearing different messages from different quarters. Will the EU constitution...

Overseas Development Aid. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Is it not 2012?

Overseas Development Aid. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I agree with the Minister of State's point on the importance of consultation. He said he hoped to reach 0.7% by 2015. We read in the media recently that the target was 2012. Which is it? Does the Minister of State accept that he has a direct responsibility to listen to the voices of the aid agencies?