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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jan 2009)

Finian McGrath: Question 1618: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a matter (details supplied). [2163/09]

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity of speaking to amendment No. 1. I support this sensible amendment because it focuses on the issue of accountability, which is required in the legislation as a priority. The public and taxpayers demand that type of accountability in respect of this debate. It is such a serious issue we must all be responsible but we must also reflect the views of the people who...

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support the Labour Party amendment as it puts customers, staff and the interests of citizens first. The key proposal, to appoint one or more inspectors, is positive and constructive. The amendment refers to fraud and other misconduct, practices which have been taking place and must be tackled head on. The issue here is one of accountability and fair practice. During my time as a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [47259/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [47409/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [47260/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [47408/08]

Written Answers — Irish Unity: Irish Unity (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on Irish unity and independence. [47261/08]

Human Trafficking. (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister really accept that there has only been one case concerning the trafficking of foreign women for sexual purposes? Having heard this debate and from listening to my contacts, there seem to be more underground cases of this nature. In addition to a national response, an international response is required to deal with human trafficking, particularly for sexual exploitation....

International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State confirmed that the convention will be ratified, but will that be in three, six or 12 months? Given his responsibility for people with disabilities, will he ensure that there will be no cuts in services for people with disabilities in the next 12 months? I urge him to protect his brief.

Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Independents——

Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: ——I wish the Minister and Ministers of State a happy Christmas. I also wish to inform the public that we are not going on holidays for 40 days.

Housing: Motion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Morgan is more generous than Deputy Stagg.

Housing: Motion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Morgan and Sinn Féin for allowing me the opportunity to share its speaking time. I also thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Cuffe, for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on housing, and particularly social housing and homelessness. I speak as a former full-time voluntary worker and also as a former soup runner for Simon Ireland, the homelessness charity....

Housing: Motion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: The Garda must deal with this kind of bullying in our community, but it is also up to the community to deal with it. I urge all Deputies to support the motion tonight. There are a number of key proposals to resolve the housing issue. They are good for the housing sector, good for the workers and, above all, they are good for those on the housing lists and the homeless.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 152: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of taxpayers' money given to the Institute for International and European Affairs in the lead up to the Lisbon Referendum. [47105/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of taxpayers' money given to the Institute of International and European Affairs in the lead up to the Lisbon referendum. [47099/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [47090/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of taxpayers' money given to the Institute for International and European Affairs in the lead up to the Lisbon Referendum. [47102/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of taxpayers' money given to the Institute for International and European Affairs in the lead-up to the Lisbon referendum. [47106/08]