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Making Committees Work in the 31st Dáil: Statements (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: The message I got from the voters on the ground during the election campaign was about the three "Rs" — reform, reform, reform. As somebody who sat on committees in previous Dáil sessions, I found them to be very important, but there is urgent need for reform. I sat on the Oireachtas committee on justice that dealt with the Disability Bill 2004 and I had the privilege of putting forward...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Ceann Comhairle——

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: A delayed reaction.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: As somebody who knows Denis, I wish him and his family the best of luck. I got to know Denis since I was elected to the House in 2002. I know him very well although that is not to imply I am a regular customer.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Some of the smoking gang in the Dáil would know him very well from having a chat out the back. I wish him well and thank him for all the stories and yarns over the many years.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (31 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need to protect Ireland's independent foreign policy on international matters. I call on the Government to assert Ireland's independent and humanitarian view and call for the suspension of the use of arms in Libya by all groups and call on the United Nations to go back to its...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the case of a school (details supplied) regarding new premises. [6099/11]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a lease (details supplied). [6153/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) regarding a long-term place. [6100/11]

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: The injury time for the Independents.

Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: I wish to change track for a few minutes. A major crisis faces the people on the issue of mental health and suicide. I would like to focus my questions to the Taoiseach today so as to ensure action on this priority issue. Suicide is a growing problem in Ireland with approximately 400 deaths per year. Given that suicide rates have increased by 24% and self-harm rates by 11%, I ask the...

Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his response on this important issue. I take his point about Deputy Dan Neville and the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, on their sincerity in getting involved in this issue. Is the Taoiseach aware that the current youth suicide rates in Ireland are the fifth highest in the European Union? The highest rate of suicide is found among young men between the ages of 20...

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 regarding a tax clearance certificate. [5661/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding benefits. [5660/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding benefits in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [5708/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the royalties or taxes the State will receive from the Corrib gas field; and if he is satisfied with the agreement made by a former Minister (details supplied). [5711/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) regarding family reunification. [5657/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding anti-social activities. [5658/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5673/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Mar 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will support a home care package in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [5709/11]