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

Finian McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the case of a person (details supplied). [12088/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current vice chairman of the Irish Red Cross intends to go forward for another term on the board of that organisation at its council meeting of 25 May 2011 next bringing his total service to date on the board to 20 years; if he considers this is compatible with best practice governance...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Defence in view of impending new legislation and a new constitution for the Irish Red Cross, he will consider asking the current long serving vice chairman of the IRC to follow the example set by the former distinguished chairman and step down and not go forward for election this year in order to allow for a new start for the Red Cross in Ireland; and if...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will consider incorporating specific term limits for members of the executive committee of the Red Cross into any new proposed Red Cross legislation; if he will consider including the concept of retrospection that is previous service being taken into account for any new members of the executive committee going forward; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in filling the vacancy for a Government nominee to the central council of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12026/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is a proposed methadone clinic at Strand House, Phillipsburgh Avenue, Dublin 3, in view of the fact that there is local confusion and misinformation concerning this issue. [11952/11]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will review the case of a person (details supplied). [12089/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with a person (details supplied). [12090/11]

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Deputy Jerry Buttimer is looking for my speaking slot. I have a few questions for the Taoiseach on Queen Elizabeth's visit to the country. Why has there been no debate on this very important matter? There are many views in the House on the royal visit.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: There should be an opportunity for Members to have an informed debate on the matter.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I agree, Deputy Rabbitte, that there are Members in the Technical Group who have royalist connections.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: However, it is a very broad group. We have many democrats and republicans.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: On a serious note, why is there no real debate in this House on the visit of Queen Elizabeth? There are many different views on the matter. On the second question-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, can I ask the question?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will you ask Deputy Howlin to stop acting up? Does the Minister still believe in free speech?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: He obviously still does not believe in free speech.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: With all the talk about building and developing relations between Ireland and England, does the Taoiseach agree that it was people on the ground who supported the peace process from its start with the Hume-Adams talks and that, in fact, it was the political elite and some media commentators in this country who initially attacked and did not support the Hume-Adams initiative? Also, has the...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: He was also in town last night. They are here to oppose the arms industry and the fact that the British Government has recently sealed a deal with Saudi Arabia.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Has the Taoiseach heard of these people and what is his position on those international issues? I have a further question-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: The reason I am over time is the heckling.