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Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Last Sunday over 5,000 people attended a protest against the major flood defence plan in Clontarf. This was the largest turnout for a protest in Dublin North-Central for many years. People are furious and angry about the major environmental decisions being made by people in suits behind closed doors. I ask the Taoiseach and the Government where exactly they stand on the proposal to...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Does the Taoiseach accept that if construction of this barrier goes ahead as planned, it will amount to environmental vandalism?

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Does the Taoiseach share the view of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, who has said he was bitterly disappointed by the lack of consultation? Does he accept that the public consultation process relating to the controversial plan which took place in July 2008 was minimal and did not work?

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Does the Taoiseach acknowledge that the stretch of coastline along the Clontarf Road, looking out over Dublin Bay, is a major local asset and amenity not only for the people of Clontarf but also for all the people of Dublin city? Will the Taoiseach stand with the people by telling the city manager, the city council and the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I will answer the Deputy's question and he will be in for a big shock in a second. I know of the Taoiseach's personal connections with Clontarf - I think I met him in the Blackheath area in 2003 when I was dropping leaflets.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I remind my colleagues in the Labour Party that I was not a member of Dublin City Council in 2008 and Deputy Ó Ríordáin was - that is on the record.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Councillor Damien O'Farrell was not even elected, so that shows the need for independent voices on the council. I thank the Taoiseach for his response but I also believe there is another issue about which the Taoiseach should have major concerns. Does he accept that it is not just a sea view problem but also a potentially major anti-social behaviour problem, for example, in regard to...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: This is a very serious issue. Some of my colleagues in the Labour Party think it is funny, but it is not funny for the people of Clontarf. This barrier will hugely damage our local tourism industry, particularly small businesses along the bay. It will particularly impact on our 2014 celebrations of the Battle of Clontarf, when we hope to have tourists coming from Norway, Sweden and Denmark....

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Where exactly does the Government stand?

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy was not there in 2008.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach blames the councillors who were there at the time.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount being spent on third level grants this year; the number of students that will receive grants; the way this compares to last year's figure; if any students who had been provisionally promised a grant subsequently had it withdrawn; the breakdown of the different level of grants provided and the way this compares to last year;...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a grant (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [29231/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the deployment of gardaí at District Court cases, the position of Garda Síochána policy with regard to the presence of gardaí during sittings of District Court cases; if there is ever a situation where a District Court sitting is not supervised by gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29227/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding assistance in respect of a person (details supplied). [29193/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding accommodation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [29442/11]

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Next Sunday, at 3 p.m., thousands of people will meet at the wooden bridge in Clontarf to protest about the proposed construction of an eight foot high barrier on the seafront. This protest is being organised by Councillor Damian O'Farrell and a number of local residents. I raise this because Dublin Bay is important to the environment, tourism and economy of the city. Is the Minister aware...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. Most Deputies will agree that balance is key in finding a resolution that satisfies all sides of this issue. The recent conference in Dublin Castle looked at tourism and ways of getting people to visit Ireland. Is the Minister aware that the flood defence plan would have a significant economic, social and environmental impact on the Clontarf area and...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29018/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29085/11]