Results 19,141-19,160 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [34205/07]
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. One of the aims of the budget is to protect the vulnerable. This is also my political objective. Before discussing the details of the budget, I wish first to welcome the â¬2.5 million allocated in respect of cystic fibrosis services at Beaumont Hospital. I warmly welcome the additional support provided to patients and...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Since 5 September, 110 staff members have been appointed to frontline services â including care of the elderly and disability services â at Beaumont Hospital. These are the facts and they are provided by the HSE. When protecting the vulnerable, it is very important that we look at the details of the budget. It is important that Deputy Durkan pays attention to the issues in this budget....
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy should listen. It is an independent hospital.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: This plan will include 170 inpatient beds in a high-tech facility, which will employ 510 peopleââ
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: ââand will complement the main hospital with extra support services on site and millions of euro for Beaumont Hospital. That is the reality. It is hoped to begin construction in May 2008 and that it will be open in 2010. This also means that 170 new beds will be freed up in Beaumont Hospital, but more importantly it will mean millions of euro going into the accident and emergency...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Section 9 of my agreement contains a measure on social and affordable housing. I welcome the â¬124 million for social housing and the â¬50 million for the affordable housing scheme. Some of these schemes will be rolled out and, as I speak, Deputy Durkan, work has begun in Coolock and Cromcastle.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: It is also refreshing to see the voluntary and community housing groups receiving â¬26 million. I support that as a major step in the right direction. I accept that we have a long way to go in ensuring the maximum protection of the vulnerable, but this budget is a major start and I will do my best to push for developments in the interests of the people of Dublin North Central. It is an...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the appointment of Professor Tom Keane, who will get involved in the delivery of these services in the next two years. I urge Deputies to be sensible and to support such progressive developments. I am also delighted that Beaumont Hospital has been selected as one of the centres of excellence as this is a major statement for the north side of Dublin. I take on board some of the...
- Written Answers — National Honours System: National Honours System (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 105: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the proposed honours system. [32953/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will secure funding to continue work (details supplied). [32743/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [32954/07]
- Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria in place for private coach companies to use the arrivals road at Dublin Airport; and if there is a requirement for these private coaches to be wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32718/07]
- Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: We will look after the trade union movement.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) will be advised and supported. [32112/07]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Appeals: Defence Forces Appeals (4 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will assist a person (details supplied). [31963/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise and assist on an issue (details supplied). [31705/07]
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.