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Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Historically, it was politicians, governments and monarchs that started wars and conflicts, not ordinary people. Does the Taoiseach accept that there are elected Members of this House, and many more elected representatives in Scotland, England and Wales, who do not support monarchies or outdated institutions with inherited powers? Does he agree that such institutions are relics of feudal...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his response but I am a little concerned about his dismissive reaction. I am open to the idea of having a debate on the visit of President Barack Obama because many of us have differences of opinion on policy issues. Those two issues should be debated in this House as well as in the broader society. I have a further question about two matters that arose today....

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: We are all for making peace with one's enemies-----

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: -----but we must also ensure the victims' voices are heard. It is appropriate that I raise those concerns.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Motion (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Seamus Healy, by agreement.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Motion (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion of support for the families of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and of Kay's Tavern in Dundalk. I was a member of the sub-committee established to deal with the report of the independent commission of inquiry. Having listened to the evidence presented, I believe beyond any doubt that the British security services were up to their...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [11423/11]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in the civil service; if so, when this will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/11]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is correct that US Treasury Secretary Geithner vetoed the haircut at a G7 conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11854/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding grant aid in respect of persons (details supplied). [11205/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will spend some of the €30 million for the school building programme at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [11206/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [11908/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any scheme or funding in place to relocate families in the event of the flooding of their family homes and in particular family homes where there is a very high likelihood of reoccurrence of flooding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11467/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [11775/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 326: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, following discussions with the European Commission, if all county development plans are in compliance with Articles 43 and 56 of the EC Treaty, specifically with regard to the inclusion of inurement clauses in the granting or planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11285/11]

Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an alleged breach of the Disability Act in respect of a person (details supplied). [11370/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding access to treatments for 3,500 children and adolescents with diabetes. [11204/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [11776/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for Beaumont Hospital only recommending one bed and breakfast service for patients and visitors from outside the county. [11856/11]

Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Boyd Barrett is selling out.