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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (4 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support amendment No. 13 on tying the payment of rent supplement to registration with the PRTB. Linking them would be a sensible, progressive and caring way to help those in receipt of the rent supplement. They need our support and that of society. The majority are trying to get on with their lives against the odds. Like Deputy Morgan, I have encountered many sad and lonely...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter of national importance, namely, the recent information that members of the British National Party are living and operating in this country, particularly in Santry, Sligo, Galway and Kerry;——

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: ——and to call on all Members of the Oireachtas to ensure that this group does not get a footing on the island; and, further, to call on all elected Members to work against racism and sectarianism; and, finally, to call on all Deputies and Senators to ensure that respect for diversity and human rights is at the top of our political agenda.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [44321/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [44322/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will advise on a matter (details supplied). [44323/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [44324/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [44325/08]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [44329/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (3 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (details supplied). [44330/08]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [43839/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist on a matter in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [43475/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [43476/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hours worked by home support workers in Counties Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal for 2008 on a monthly and quarterly basis. [43553/08]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding a matter (details supplied). [43788/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support proposals in relation to Colombia (details supplied). [43473/08]

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support a matter (details supplied). [43836/08]

Agreements with Members. (2 Dec 2008)

Finian McGrath: I would be delighted to clarify the matter during my speaking time.

Education Funding. (27 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: I am thankful for the opportunity of participating in this important debate on the need to support and develop education on the northside of Dublin. Tonight, I stand up for education and for teachers, pupils and parents who know and understand the importance of education. I challenge the enemies of education and put on record some of the misinformation from politicians and media...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a matter (details supplied). [43245/08]