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Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Before the adjournment of this debate, I welcomed this Bill and complimented the gardaí. I spoke about the success of setting up the Garda Síochána and the successful policing operations the body has carried out. I now wish to mention some the difficulties the Garda Síochána experiences. There is often a lack of direction and management in how the gardaí operate and how they acquire...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the Garda Síochána Bill 2004. I compliment the Garda on the service it has given to the community over the decades. The force will celebrate its centenary within a few years and I hope that will be a joyous occasion. Some wise decisions were taken when the Garda was established in the early 1920s, following the foundation of the State. Those...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: It is heavily subsidised.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (19 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when he intends to introduce new regulations for the diet supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11894/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (19 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if phase I of his Department's review of the supplementary welfare allowance in 2000 was finished; the findings and recommendations of that review; if his Department has ever published that review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11895/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the transfer of the elderly medicine and rehabilitation wards from outlying units to the main building of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; if she will confirm that funding has been made available for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11372/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the circumstances surrounding the commissioning of Phase II of the Blanchardstown Hospital development; if funding has been made available for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11373/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of deportation orders granted in each of the past ten years; the number of these which have been fulfilled; the reason for the failure to fulfil and implement the remainder; the status and location of the illegal immigrants against whom deportation orders have not yet been fulfilled; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the location, site size and cost of all school sites, throughout the State, acquired in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11367/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on progress made towards building a sports hall at a college (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11368/05]

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Is the Deputy in it?

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the Disability Bill which has been promised for some time. At long last, it has come before the House and Deputies have an opportunity to debate it. However, it is with a sense of disappointment that I address the House because we were promised so much over a long period. Those with siblings or offspring with disabilities waited a long time in...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: My source is impeccable within the organisation.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: I will not name people who are outside the House. I have been a Member for long enough to know that such things are not done.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Let the Minister of State come into the House on another day and tell us that he is wrong, that this is the situation. We have provided——

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Let him tell us that having made provision, there will be an improvement in services for people with disabilities in that area. I give this challenge to the Minister of State. If he wishes to live up to his reputation, he will take it up. However, I doubt if he will as he will hide behind what he is doing, as usual.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: In the midlands, there have been cutbacks in services for people with disabilities. How will this Bill make a difference? What does it contain that will help us all to provide a better service for people with disabilities? I had a brief glance at some of the provisions. For example, the explanatory memorandum on Part 2 states: "This Part establishes an entitlement to an assessment of need and...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: That is a pity as I am only getting going. Section 19 states that if individuals with disabilities or their families and carers are not happy with the services offered, they can appeal to the High Court. However, they can only do so on a point of law. In other words, they will have no right to appeal when the services they receive are inadequate, except on a point of law. What kind of appeals...

Environmental Policy. (13 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount generated by the plastic bag levy in 2004; the areas in which these funds were spent ; if he intends to propose changes to the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11041/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 712: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of deportation orders issued since June 2002; the number of deportations carried out; the number of deportation orders which have failed to be executed; and the number of deportations pending. [10517/05]