Results 22,241-22,260 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will extend the long-term illness list to cover Crohn's disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26792/04]

Written Answers — Cancer Research: Cancer Research (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding research into the causes of breast cancer; and if she will report on new recent developments in cancer research. [26874/04]

Written Answers — Offshore Accounts: Offshore Accounts (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason some elderly relatives of offshore account evaders are being forced to pay fines of over €100,000; and if urgent assistance will be given to these persons. [26872/04]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the best possible advice, support and the maximum assistance will be given to a group of persons who aim to start a GAA club at adult and junior level. [27098/04]

Written Answers — Patents Applications: Patents Applications (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is evidence that patents pending can be disclosed out of the Patents Office, particularly in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27112/04]

Written Answers — Driving Instructor Register: Driving Instructor Register (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Transport if the proposals from the DIR (details supplied) will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27442/04]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the recent drugs seizures (details supplied) in the Clontarf area; the further position regarding seizures in the Raheny and Clontarf Garda districts in the past year and other recent figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26873/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4 will be allocated the additional special needs assistants it needs in order to provide a quality education service. [27086/04]

Child Care: Motion. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I support the motion because I believe quality child care has a beneficial effect on children and poor quality child care has a negative effect on them. I urge the Minister to heed this. Parents want to choose the best for their children. People working in child care need to be valued for the important service they provide. Quality child care systems are essential elements in the country's...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: They cannot deliver.

Traffic Management. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I blame the Minister of State, Deputy Callely.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the construction of the Dublin Port tunnel, particularly regarding the height of the tunnel, delays in construction, the concerns of local residents and public safety issues. [27226/04]

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Is the Minister genuinely aware of the concerns of local residents about the Dublin Port tunnel project and does he understand them? Is he aware of the recent relevant statistics? He mentioned 176 cases of property damage reported by residents. This damage is not minor. There are 117 cracks in houses, 35 hairline cracks, 12 jammed doors and windows, three damaged roofs, four major plumbing...

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: They were noted in an independent consultants' report. The Minister is rubbishing genuine concerns.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: It is the residents who are objecting.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I object strongly to the way in which the question is being answered. Many residents have major, genuine concerns. They have tried to be very pro-active and work with Dublin City Council and local councillors but every time they raise the issues, they are not treated with respect. For example, when they telephone the advice helpline, there is no-one there to answer it. The Minister should not...

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister does not know the reality.

Road Network. (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I have the right to represent my constituents.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: He may not want to share it.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is going well.