Results 21,821-21,840 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Overseas Development Aid. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: We have an international obligation to listen to them.

Overseas Development Aid. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: He must be a footballer.

Inter-Country Adoptions. (28 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is an absolutely disgraceful case and is a shame.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tribunals and other public inquiries cost taxpayers €191.8 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the HSE and the James Connolly Memorial Hospital have not dealt with the complaint of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in a comprehensive, caring and professional manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13573/05]

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Small class sizes are good for education.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: They are good for education.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: When will it happen?

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Can we have a timescale?

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The battle goes on.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is what the debate is about.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: It cannot deliver. Look at the motion.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: Look at the facts and figures.

Class Sizes: Motion (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: This is an important motion. I declare a special interest in that I have been a teacher for more than 20 years and am still a member of the INTO. I am always honoured and privileged to represent the INTO view in the Dáil and will continue to push the case for education, the importance of teachers in society and their valuable role in the community. It is essential that this House notes that...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This is disgraceful legislation which is flawed and undemocratic. It is appalling that this Bill has been brought before the House. It should be thrown out immediately because of its lack of respect for citizens. Three-seat constituencies are a disaster for democracy and for inclusive politics. Why are all the five-seat constituencies on the...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government gave its terms of reference. However, I will move on from this issue.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I will not accept any points of order.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The commission represents a stalling tactic.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: I have every right to challenge the workings of a commission for which the former Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen gave the terms of reference. I make no apologies for this. We must ensure democracy in this State and a more inclusive politics. The number of constituencies has increased to 43, including 18 three-seat constituencies, but there are still...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: That does not happen in Clontarf.