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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied) [39559/10]

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister agree we may be in breach of article 9 of the Lisbon treaty, which specifically protects employment, education and social services? Does he accept that taking €15 billion out of the economy over four years will lead to a dramatic increase in unemployment?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: The Independent Deputies are not wobbly.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak during this important debate on the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook. This is an important crossroads in the economic development of this country. It is important that voices from all sides of the political divide are heard and sensible proposals are considered. I say that as an Independent Deputy who wants to support new and...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if he will support special needs pupils transport requirements (details supplied) [39167/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue that could be generated if those earning in excess of €100,000 where to be taxed at a rate of 48% [38583/10]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason children diagnosed with a mild needs assessment have had their service withdrawn (details supplied). [38582/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on a matter (details supplied). [38586/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on a matter (details supplied). [38587/10]

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38588/10]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the construction firm will start work on the new cystic fibrosis unit at St. Vincent's Hospital following the signing of the contact. [39113/10]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on Serbia's application to the EU; and his position on bringing those responsible for the 8,000 civilian massacred at Srebrenica to justice [38660/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 487: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details as to the precise compensation measure in place for landowners where their lands are affected under habitats directive or the birds directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 488: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details as to all amounts paid in compensation to landowners or affected persons under the habitats directive or the birds directive since designation commenced [38590/10]

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: It is not agreed. Why are Independents being excluded once again from the debate on the economy? This is a simple question for the Government and Opposition parties. They have been talking about Dáil reform in the House for the past 20 years, yet democratically elected Independent Members are not allowed to speak on a major financial crisis in this State. It is appalling, disgraceful and...

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: It is very important that people wake up, smell the coffee and recognise the reality that democratically elected Members are not allowed to contribute. In recent opinion polls, Independents comprise the fourth highest grouping. This is very important. If one is a democrat, one listens to the voices of all the people.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: It is not agreed. I want to raise briefly the matter of the speaking rights of Independent Members of the Oireachtas. I asked the Government and major political parties in the House why no provision is made in this very important debate for Independent Deputies to speak on the issue.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: They are given a lousy 15 minutes, which is five minutes each.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Finian McGrath: At least you get it.