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Defence Forces Training (24 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I commend our forces for the excellent work they do abroad. However, recently there may have been a move within the European Union and the United Nations away from peacekeeping and humanitarian missions towards more aggressive policies, about which I have major concerns. Is there a change in direction?

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will the Taoiseach indicate the position in respect of the health information Bill and the fair deal scheme and especially whether there is a need for a Supplementary Estimate or amending legislation to be introduced to alter the fair deal scheme in light of the current crisis and the €100 million shortfall? This is a major crisis for senior citizens.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will the Taoiseach introduce a Supplementary Estimate or amend the legislation?

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 21: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that humanitarian principles remain the cornerstone of the revised European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid in 2013. [12203/11]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 22: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the way he is meeting his obligations under the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid and works to implement the action plan. [12204/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will formally adopt the National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security as submitted by the consultative group. [12107/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a pension. [12162/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [12163/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [12170/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will support the 11600 telephone number to protect children from predators. [12168/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a social worker will call to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [12171/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 [12184/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (19 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide a list of groups and organisations of Health Service Executive contacts that assist senior citizens in an area (details supplied). [12191/11]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will meet the family of a person (details supplied) who is an Irish citizen and has been arbitrarily detained in Sri Lanka since September 2009. [12030/11]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite an application in respect of a person (details supplied). [12057/11]

Written Answers — EU Surveys: EU Surveys (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland no longer participates in collecting data to input in the European Economic sentiment indicator process (details supplied); if he considers it imperative that Ireland participates in this important data collection process be resumed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11912/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistants resource hours cuts (details supplied). [11914/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding education in respect of a person (details supplied). [11915/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence regarding pension fund managers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11913/11]