Results 22,021-22,040 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (8 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I support Deputy Twomey's strong amendment because it would have teeth and contains common-sense proposals. It would deal with the long-term care of the elderly. The funding of care for the elderly is a subject that has slipped off the agenda of some who have an attitude about it. This is a crisis for our elderly people. From listening to people on the ground, the so-called care plans are not...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the reunification of a family (details supplied); and if the maximum support will be given to same. [7465/05]

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the maximum support will be given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will work with Roscommon County Council on the matter. [7466/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 223: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that corruption has ended in the planning process; his views on the increase in the number of cases of builders receiving retentions for planning breaches; and his proposals to safeguard the planning system. [7467/05]

Tax Code. (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister has not delivered.

Tax Code. (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is losing thousands of workers.

Tax Code. (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am safe enough.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this extremely important legislation. It is about the charging of residents of public nursing homes up to 80% of their pensions for long-term care and provides for the introduction of doctor-only medical cards for 200,000 on low incomes. This issue was a fiasco from the start, and all major political parties must take responsibility as it happened...

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her strategies to deal with food safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7214/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position on methods to deal with child poverty in our society. [7230/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda patrol cars attached to Clontarf, Coolock, Santry and Raheny stations; the number of gardaí in these stations; if there will be increases in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7258/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on strategies and action plans of the Garda Síochána to deal with anti-social behaviour in and around an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and to develop community policing plans in 2005 for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7264/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all pupils with disabilities at primary and second level will receive the maximum support and assistance in 2005; and if she will report on new services coming on stream. [7255/05]

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I met the McCartney family last week in Leinster House. I gave them a commitment that I would support them in their efforts to get justice for their brother. That is why in this debate I welcome the opportunity to support them and once again offer my deepest sympathy. This horrific murder must be dealt with and...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Here we go.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should not forget to mention Marino as well.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: There are still people on trolleys.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am simply addressing the statistics.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should watch Kildare.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Did the Deputy say he was in Kildare?