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Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Irish Red Cross intends to carry out an independent investigation into claims made by the IRC whistleblower and pending the outcome of that investigation to re-instate the sacked former head of the international department as per calls made by Transparency International - Ireland in December 2010 and again in March 2011; and if he will...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to be in a position to appoint a replacement to the central council of the Irish Red Cross following the recent resignation of one of its Government nominated members for personal reasons; and the way he intends to choose the replacement.. [8253/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to put aside the governance reform proposals submitted by the Irish Red Cross last year pending the outcome of the detailed legal review of the governance and structures of the IRC as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8254/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in the absence to date of the production and publication by the Irish Red Cross of a 2009 annual report or a 2010 annual report, he will assure Dáil Éireann that he is satisfied that the nearly €2 million of taxpayers' money given by him to the Irish Red Cross in 2009 and 2010 has been effectively and efficiently spent; if he will inform...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has approved annual grant-in-aid funding for 2011 to the Irish Red Cross and the amount of same; his views on whether this is a prudent use of taxpayers' money in view of the extensive revelations in the media (details supplied) during 2010 regarding financial issues within the Irish Red Cross. [8256/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Defence the actions he has taken to date to carry out a detailed legal review of the governance and structures of the Irish Red Cross as per the commitment given in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8257/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding greyhounds. [8443/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding home support hours in respect of a person (details supplied). [8442/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the case of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8649/11]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [8258/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8476/11]

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should answer the question. No fudge.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I seek to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to support actively Justice for the Forgotten, the support group for the families of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, in its efforts to find truth and justice. I call on the Taoiseach to demand that the British Government open its files and make...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rules and regulations regarding primary school children attending schools outside their own area. [8028/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a placement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8000/11]

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding funding to the State assisted community and voluntary groups on the northside of Dublin City; if funding to such groups has been reduced in recent years; if the number of community groups in this area that are seeking funding has increased or decreased in recent years; and if she will make a...

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community groups that have applied for funding for the first time between 2010 and 2011; the way that number compares to previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8129/11]

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for her detailed response. This is my first opportunity to wish her well in her new job. I know she has a strong interest in the issues raised in today's question. Does the Minister and her Government value the huge amount of work done by the community and voluntary sector for many years in this country? This type of community patriotism should be recognised and...

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Finian McGrath: Will the Minister strongly support groups like Northside Centre for the Unemployed in Coolock, and the Kilbarrack Group, which deals with young people at risk in disadvantaged areas? There is a major problem for the Justice for the Forgotten group, which is based in Gardiner Street. The previous Government slashed its funding, and its members had to go to the Pat Finucane Centre to get new...