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

Finian McGrath: I have been down there many times.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Did he pay his toll?

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Defence if the proposed European Defence Agency will encourage Ireland and other EU member states to increase military spending; and if this proposal will damage Ireland's integrity as a neutral country. [6879/05]

Written Answers — Community Welfare Officers: Community Welfare Officers (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and make these concerns a priority issue. [6552/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the role of the then Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Callely, at the meeting on December 2003 with the Secretary General of the Department on the nursing home issue; if the Minister of State was briefed on the legal and financial implications, which may cost the State between €500...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if urgent assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 in obtaining a place in care; and if she will work closely with the family on this matter. [7010/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the maximum support will be given to the Irish Wheelchair Association in its application for the capital sports grant to assist with refurbishing its sports hall; and if urgent support will be given to this important service for IWA members and the local community in Clontarf, Killester and Raheny. [6579/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself regarding safety at the Dublin Port tunnel, particularly in view of the recent collapse of the Barcelona tunnel which caused 1,000 homes to be damaged and the accident at the Jack Lynch tunnel, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6592/05]

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the new cooperation between the Garda Síochána and the PSNI will include assistance in the inquiry into the Dublin bombings of 1972 and 1973; if he will urge action on issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on these double standards. [6589/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the name of the second level school on the north side of Dublin that is providing a service for students with Asperger's syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6605/05]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Report Stage. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: A number of Deputies have referred to the issue of poverty and getting people back to work, which is why I strongly support amendment No. 1. It is a very strong amendment which develops and furthers debate on poverty. Sadly, in broader society and many sections of the media, and even in this House, many think the debate on poverty is over and that we are suddenly living in an affluent and...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is right.

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: A number of Deputies have submitted questions.

Overseas Missions. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: It should be parked forever. It should be clamped.

Bullying in the Workplace. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the way in which bullying is dealt with in the Defence Forces; and the number of confirmed cases there have been in the past year. [6878/05]

Bullying in the Workplace. (1 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. Is he aware of the serious allegations by members of the Defence Forces that bullying is widespread? Is he aware of the recent serious allegations of bullying and intimidation by members of the Defence Forces, particularly against female soldiers? These allegations must be confronted. Citizens do not want a cover-up on this issue. What exactly is the...

National Minimum Wage. (24 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I would like to ask the Minister of State about the minimum wage, which is the subject of Question No. 80. It was recently disclosed that some people working on the Dublin Port tunnel are being paid just half the minimum wage. Some 40 workers, who are involved in dangerous work on the tunnel, which is a major project, are being paid just €7 or €8 per hour. I have great concerns in that...

National Minimum Wage. (24 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I apologise.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate on this important issue which is also crucial for the future. This legislation has potential for more investment to benefit the weaker sections of society. The Bill forms part of the debate on disadvantage even though many people in this House and outside it seem to think this debate is over. I remind all Members that poverty still exists in our society and people are...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: My apologies, Ceann Comhairle.