Results 22,401-22,420 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Confidence in the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government: Motion. (30 Mar 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this motion of no confidence in the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I will concentrate on the first three parts of the motion before the House, as they relate to important issues. I am worried about our democratic process. I am worried and extremely angry about the fact that there are 50,000 people on local...

Teacher Union Conferences. (30 Mar 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide an update on his talks with the three teacher unions (details supplied) regarding his attendance at their Easter conferences. [9887/04]

Teacher Union Conferences. (30 Mar 2004)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister accept that the INTO, TUI and ASTI have made and continue to make a major contribution to education and society? Does he agree that teachers are at the front line in the delivery of quality services to pupils, especially children with disabilities or those in disadvantaged areas? Does the Minister accept that the teachers unions should decide the structure of their...

Teacher Union Conferences. (30 Mar 2004)

Finian McGrath: Which union?

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I wish to put on record my views on motor tax, the role of motors in Irish society, the road safety issue, the Dublin Port tunnel and other important matters relating to motorists and taxation. Over the years motorists have received a bad press and I do not agree with the current, politically correct aim of driving motorists off...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: The people on the north side are not soft.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I can name several in Dublin for the Deputy.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thought Deputy Ring was going to share time with me.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding allegations of severe human rights abuses in North Korea; and if information is available on Camp 22 in that State. [3676/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received reports on the reported military incursion into Al Zaytoun, a residential district of Gaza city, killing eight Palestinians and causing extensive damage to civilian property on 28 January 2004; if he has raised the matter with the Israeli authorities or with his colleagues on the General Affairs and External Relations...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the maximum support and assistance will be given to Enable Ireland school, Sandymount, Dublin 4, in granting a special needs assistant to a person (details supplied) and in granting support for more modern IT equipment; and if these will be made priority issues. [3956/04]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed 52 acre infill in Dublin Bay; and the details of other developments in the bay in 2004. [4045/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason 50% of all amputations are related to diabetes; and the action he will take regarding this crisis. [3589/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a diabetic patient has to wait 15 months to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the maximum support and assistance will be given to the adult diabetic treatment centre at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and his plans to reduce the waiting list of 4,000. [3593/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of public money spent on diabetes; and if there will be further spending in 2004. [3591/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if early treatment of diabetes will save public money in the long-term; and if he has strategies to deal with this crisis. [3592/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive respite payments, and their family will receive the maximum clarification, advice and support. [3615/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be given the maximum support and assistance when they are released from the Mater Hospital and to ensure they receive a back-up home service. [3672/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the maximum funding will be awarded to the Dublin branch of Down Syndrome Ireland to launch its new service.