Results 15,961-15,980 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [15430/11]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [15711/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6. [15222/11]
- Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Shame.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: One could not miss it.
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if persons (details supplied) will qualify for school transport under the primary school transport scheme; if this service will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/11]
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 138: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will examine a matter in respect of a person (details supplied). [14567/11]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [14585/11]
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Seamus Healy.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Before I go into its details, let us remind ourselves that those on welfare did not cause the economic crisis and should never have to suffer its consequences. It is a red line issue and I urge all Deputies to put their concerns at the top of the political agenda. People with a disability, pensioners, the...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I urge him to prioritise education so it is given stronger support. I understand the state of the economy but I ask him to re-examine the â¬108 million given to wealthy schools. A cut of 50% or â¬54 million would have a major impact on disadvantaged schools. People regularly ask the Technical Group to put forward proposals. I have made a sensible...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: That is what I said. There has been a 50% cut.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Put him out, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Fair play to you, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: I wish to raise the important issue of education and I ask the Taoiseach to join with me in wishing well all students sitting the junior certificate and leaving certificate examinations this morning, to wish them well for the future and also to thank the teachers and parents for their magnificent effort and the often extra hours devoted to providing this educational service. Will the...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Will the Taoiseach agree that cutting educational services will affect the neediest in society?
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: It is time to face reality. Why is the Government giving â¬100 million per year to 55 fee-paying wealthy secondary schools and â¬8 million of taxpayers' money in building projects for the most privileged in our society while cutting services to the most needy pupils? Many Labour backbenchers agree with those sentiments.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Where does this fit in with all the talk of fairness and promises not to cut front line services as promised before the general election? In simple terms, this means that a school with 25 hours-----
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: -----of special teaching services will now have 2.5 hours less per week.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Jun 2011)
Finian McGrath: Can the Taoiseach explain and justify this situation to the Irish people?