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Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Grealish: Fine Gael could have taken the Senator's reasonable text and presented it to the Minister, instead of developing an unreasonable text. It could not even get that right.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Grealish: Fine Gael's sorry performance has been exposed enough. In light of the legislative issues that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform detailed last night, he has suggested a six-month period to allow the topic to be thought through more thoroughly. He has also assured the House that it is not an evasive action. The broad issues raised and addressed by Senator Morrissey certainly...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Noel Grealish: Hear, hear.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Noel Grealish: I acknowledge the significant investment the Government has made in infrastructural projects around the country in recent years. One only needs to drive out of Dublin to see all the work that is under way. I was in Laois yesterday and was amazed by all the work being done. Unfortunately, all the work that has been done leads out of Dublin. Since I became a Dáil Deputy for Galway West in 2002...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Noel Grealish: I hope my two constituency colleagues in Galway West, the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, will bring the Taoiseach to Claregalway to allow him to see first hand the traffic congestion in the town. Incineration is also a matter of concern in Galway. A number of...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (17 May 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of pilot projects identified by National Fisheries Management Executive to facilitate the exploitation of surplus salmon; if he will confirm that to permit the harvest of salmon even where stocks are abundant would run contrary to the objectives and spirit of the Government's decision of 24 March...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Noel Grealish: I thank Deputy Peter Power for sharing his time with me and I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion. I favour the Government's amendment for two reasons. First is the issue of targets. The Opposition's motion makes much of the Government's commitment to reduce class sizes to international best practice guidelines. In the view of Opposition Members, this is in the...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Noel Grealish: The Opposition motion in no way acknowledges the work done or progress made to date. Every Deputy is aware of the problems in terms of school facilities. We are playing catch-up and starting from a low base. Every Deputy, including the Fine Gael and Labour Deputies who put their names to the motion — that is a shame — is aware of significant improvements in school facilities in their...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 May 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of people who are on a waiting list for neurosurgery in Beaumont Hospital from the west of Ireland; the average waiting time; the number of people from the west who travelled to Dublin for neurosurgery in the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17978/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Apr 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to make strips for the coaguchek machines available here through the general medical services scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14437/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Apr 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of people who are on a waiting list for a driving test at 31 March 2006; the number of people who are awaiting a driving test due to the fact that they let their licence lapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14436/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Mar 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to run a school bus service for the children of Claregalway and Carnmore to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8434/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Mar 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding schools (details supplied); when she expects construction on these two schools to commence; the expected date for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8435/06]

School Discipline: Motion (Resumed). (1 Mar 2006)

Noel Grealish: I wish to share time with Deputy Peter Power. I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this motion about school discipline. School discipline and how it is handled has changed. During my school days if one came home and told one's mother and father that one had been slapped at school, one was asked what one was up to and got another slap. The position has changed for the...

School Discipline: Motion (Resumed). (1 Mar 2006)

Noel Grealish: These developments illustrate the Government's commitment to researching issues in the educational system properly and resourcing the findings of that research. Contrary to the impression given by Members opposite, we are determined to put in place the necessary reforms and resources to provide the best education system possible. This includes providing a safe and harmonious environment in...

Written Answers — Great Southern Hotels Group: Great Southern Hotels Group (22 Feb 2006)

Noel Grealish: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport the Government's position regarding staff of the Great Southern Hotels who want to keep the hotel in public ownership; the plans the Government have to accommodate or compensate the workers if the hotels are sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7390/06]

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Noel Grealish: I hope that people are ready.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Noel Grealish: I thank my colleague for sharing time with me. Many of the important points have been made so I will focus on four brief points. I understand that Sinn Féin tabled its motion because it seeks an end to what it calls the current regime of weak regulation and poor enforcement of workers' rights. With a claim like this, it is difficult to know where to start. Sinn Féin recently said it was...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Noel Grealish: What about the limitations on working hours, our extensive health and safety provisions, statutory redundancy, carer's, maternity and adoptive leave? Those opposite need to get real. In 1997 there was 12% unemployment in this country. At that time, Sinn Féin, rather than addressing serious economic issues, was busy avoiding the condemnation of killings and bombings.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Noel Grealish: When the Tánaiste became Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in 1997, the 12% unemployment rate was tackled by the Progressive Democrats and our colleagues in Government, Fianna Fáil. The rate is now down to 4%. There is almost full employment and we are creating more jobs than we can fill.