Results 11,001-11,020 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Staff (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I hope the staff are not out delivering leaflets.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Staff (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: That is for sure.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effectiveness of the penalty points system in saving lives on our roads. [21647/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: This question relates to the effectiveness of the penalty points system in saving lives. Has an evidence-based audit been carried out in respect of the system? Many citizens are concerned that the penalty points system no longer relates to road safety and that it is being used as a way of raising revenue. They are of the view that they have been hammered as a result of the introduction of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Minister argues that the system has proven to be very effective. He indicated that to date this year, some 67 people have lost their lives, which is horrific. We must ensure that all relevant safety measures, including improving our roads and erecting proper speed limit signs in very dangerous locations, are put in place. I have been approached by citizens who informed me that they...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding fire and safety plans at the Dublin Port tunnel in the event of a serious accident. [21645/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: My question relates to an important issue of public safety. We are great in this country at having tribunals after the event. My concern is to ensure there are adequate planning and preventative measures in place in the event of a major catastrophe in the Dublin Port tunnel. We saw yesterday the extent of the tragedy in Turkey, where a mining explosion occurred on Tuesday. I take this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response and his invitation to visit the tunnel control centre. He may recall the terrible tragedy that occurred on 24 March 1999 in the Mont Blanc tunnel, where 39 people died when a Belgian transport truck carrying flour and margarine caught fire. At 10.53 a.m. on that day, the driver of the vehicle stopped in the middle of the tunnel in an attempt to fight...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: The buck stops with the Minister on this issue, notwithstanding his reference to the individuals who bear responsibility on a daily basis. Following the Mont Blanc tunnel fire, 16 people and companies were tried on 31 January 2000, five of them for manslaughter. An Italian company had to pay out €13.5 million in compensation. The head of security was given a six-month sentence, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support full-time taxi drivers who are finding it difficult in the current economic climate and to support their genuine concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons killed and injured on our roads over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21454/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will improve and resurface Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview Strand and Clontarf Road, Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Expenditure (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the damage to our second level schools after three years of cuts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21880/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 107. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding social welfare entitlements in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21900/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 132. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any exclusive rights to seaweed harvesting on the coastlines of the west of Ireland have been granted to a company (details supplied) in the context of the sale of Arramara Teo to that company; if specific measures to protect the interests of traditional seaweed harvesters and purchasers of seaweed have been put in place; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Anti-Social Behaviour (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding residents affected by local authority tenants conducting anti-social behaviour (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 222. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an intellectual disability centre (details supplied) and their service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21885/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ban all HGVs from Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. [21649/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (15 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the revenue earned at the Dublin Port tunnel. [21650/14]

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.