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Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: That is correct.

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: I wish to ask a number of questions in respect of Question No. 7 on the mission to Chad. Since there is confusion about whether this is a UN or European mission, it is important that the Minister of State clarifies the situation for the public. Will the Minister of State revisit the EU term "battle groups"? The Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, shares my concern in this regard. The name...

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: I will revert to the specifics of the question. Will the Minister of State guarantee, in so far as he can, that our troops will have enough equipment and proper clothing to ensure their safety is given the maximum priority? A number of families are concerned about this situation. I have a vested interest, as my nephew is being deployed to Chad. The Minister of State mentioned "a neutral...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (10 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to ensure all public and private premises have proper fire safety measures in place. I welcome the €3 million to date paid out for the purpose of assisting the Stardust victims committee, call for the maximum fire safety plans to be put in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be assisted when they leave hospital. [13563/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be assisted. [13564/08]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the non-inclusion of a licensed metered taxi service at Shannon Airport (details supplied). [13562/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will encourage the Colombian Government to get involved in peace talks with all sides to their conflict and to use the Irish experience on this matter. [13566/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a matter (details supplied). [13567/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 will be assisted. [13565/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [12818/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [12913/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive is not responding to legal correspondence from individual pharmacies. [12915/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will advise on the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [12918/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the purpose of the audit to be conducted in Sligo General Hospital by the Health Information and Quality Authority; the criteria under which the HIQA is carrying out this audit; if the outcomes of this audit will be made public; the timeframe for this publication; and if the retention or withdrawal of diagnostic and surgical breast...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will support a project (details supplied). [12819/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of his Department's refusal to publish Irish Aid audits in relation to eight countries due to the fact that disclosure of this information could be detrimental to Ireland's international relations with partner governments and international organisations, Irish Exchequer funding is being, or has been, during his tenure,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [13382/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an arrangement will be made between her Department and local authorities whereby water charges will be paid directly to the local authorities or some other mechanism put in place that would ensure schools have adequate resources to meet their water bills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13410/08]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (8 Apr 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [12820/08]