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Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss this important Bill. As we examine the broader issue of crime and how we deal with it, we need to consider some of society's major problems. Not enough is being done to address broader aspects of the crime problem, such as anti-social behaviour and dysfunctional and violent young people. The Bill is an important part of the debate on crime because...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Honesty and integrity in policing are essential. The Minister should listen to the people more often, rather than basing his policies on hearsay. I want him to be professional and objective when dealing with issues. I feel uncomfortable when a Minister or senior Garda figure says they think they know who perpetrated a crime. I have questions about such statements. I question the integrity and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4105/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will bring the plight of the people of Darfur, Sudan to the attention of the UN Security Council without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4313/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there will be more regular Garda patrols in the Marino area, Dublin 3, to deter the culprits responsible for graffiti and other anti-social behaviour. [4097/05]

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this motion on the current stalemate in the peace process. It is time for cool heads but straight talking is also needed. We need to turn off the megaphones and start listening to one another rather than scoring political points for the sake of electoral gain. I accept that my view might be unpopular but I am sticking with the...

Hunting Licences. (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: What about the Ward Union Hunt's prisoner connections?

Leaders' Questions. (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: We are fed up of the courts. I was there last night.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: They are all looking for evidence now.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason, after the closure of speech therapy services on Gracepark Road, Dublin 9, children from Dublin 3, 5 and 9 now have to miss much of school time and travel into Dublin for services; her views on whether it would make more sense to provide speech therapy services locally for local children; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason speech and language therapy services are being located away from families in the Dublin 3, 5 and 9 areas into a new office on North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1; and if she will reconsider this major disruption to children. [3442/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is appropriate to have a hospital on the same grounds as a prison. [3446/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider proposals (details supplied) on funding child care services. [3398/05]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will urgently investigate the health and safety concerns regarding the mobile phone mast overlooking the junior infants classrooms at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will raise with the Department of Health and Children teachers' and parents' serious misgivings regarding this mast....

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if mobile phone masts are allowed in or on school buildings; the procedures and conditions for allowing masts on schools; the number of schools in the State which have mobile phone masts; and if there are any risks to pupils and staff. [3792/05]

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will work with the Department of Finance on child care proposals (details supplied). [3397/05]

Written Answers — Family Law: Family Law (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the best cost effective method to ensure that fathers pay agreed maintenance payments to the children in divorce cases and on the way to ensure that these payments are made on a regular basis. [3429/05]

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give an update on the plans to build a prison in the north Dublin area. [3446/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider proposals (details supplied) on funding child care services. [4481/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence (details supplied) on the Grangegorman Development Agency Bill; and if the maximum support and assistance will be given to the Dublin inner city partnership on this issue. [4007/05]