Results 18,021-18,040 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (3 Mar 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if conclusions two and three of the first inquiry report of the Irish Human Rights Commission entitled the Self Employed and the Old Age Contributory Pension have been investigated by her on foot of a further inquiry from IHRC in December 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8462/09]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (3 Mar 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Westmeath County Council or Athlone Town Council has complied with his recommendation of 5 October 2007 to include Fr. Matthew Hall, Athlone, County Westmeath in the record of protected structures; if not, if Westmeath County Council or Athlone Town Council has informed him in writing of the reason for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Mar 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 343: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the time-frame for the upgrade of Letterkenny water and sewerage infrastructure, County Donegal. [8464/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (3 Mar 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 344: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the funding requested by Donegal County Council for the resurface work on Milford Main Street, Milford, County Donegal; and the time-frame for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8468/09]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will ensure that a viable solution for a company (details supplied) is sought and not to allow anyone to remove the assets at the site and to support the apprentices and staff at the company. [8072/09]

Written Answers — Business Support Services: Business Support Services (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will support a matter (details supplied). [8188/09]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [8189/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [8073/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate a matter (details supplied). [8187/09]

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (26 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [8190/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter (details supplied). [7781/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [7780/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [7945/09]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his visit to Cuba; and if he met the families of the Miami five. [7837/09]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support a matter (details supplied). [7779/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support proposals (details supplied) in the housing Bill. [7794/09]

Written Answers — Schools Funding: Schools Funding (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in 2009. [7838/09]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: On the broader issue of the economy, we must accept that the country faces a major crisis. In recent days, the term "economic treason" has been used. I share this view of recent actions in the financial services sector, specifically the banking industry. It is all very well to be critical but rather than calling for heads — this issue can be addressed on another day — I am interested...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: I raise these issues because they are important in the context of the broader debate on the economic crisis. I completely oppose the introduction of a pension levy on public sector workers whom I fully support. Figures show that 165,000 people from a population of more than 4 million pay more than half of income tax. We must focus on reducing waste and bureaucracy rather than cutting...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support the solidarity pact proposed by the ICTU as a way to solve the current crisis.