Results 19,161-19,180 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Is the Minister of State satisfied that the â¬7 million rolled out in September is being well spent and is getting down to the young people and communities? There are many excellent educational programmes in primary schools but does the Minister of State accept that we need to update many of them as some are five or six years out of date? Does the Minister of State have a good relationship...
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Tony Gregory.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity of participating in this important debate on the national drugs strategy because this is a major national issue. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, to the debate and wish him well in developing sensible policies to deal with this problem. To illustrate my direct experience of this issue, last week I attended another funeral of a past pupil of mine...
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: That means Deputy Gregory has ten minutes.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: That is fair enough. Drugs are a major problem in the country in 2007 and we must accept that it is no longer an issue confined to particular disadvantaged areas. It is now a cross-society issue. It hits every family in the country â working class families, poor families and middle class families. In recent events we also have seen the massive violence and intimidation that goes with...
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: What about the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey?
- Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (28 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [31676/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [31677/07]
- Written Answers — Pet Passports: Pet Passports (28 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [31679/07]
- Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to address the House on this important debate, which deals with the despatch of our Defence Forces to Chad. I wish our troops well and a safe mission. This mission is very important and, as has been clear in the media, Chad is an extremely dangerous place to go. I am confident that our soldiers will act in an independent and professional...
- Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy means I am an Independent.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding a project (details supplied). [30999/07]
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the pharmacies dispute; and if she will work with them in resolving the matter and their concerns. [30509/07]
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will have the impact of the Health Service Executive proposals on pharmacy services fully evaluated and have a fair and independent process for the determination of fees and services. [30723/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist on a query in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [30510/07]
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of women screened by the BreastCheck mobile unit in County Roscommon since it opened in early 2007. [30587/07]
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time-lines in place, in view of the fact that the roll-out of BreastCheck has not commenced and the National Cancer Screening Service has not responded to this Deputy's question (details supplied) for individual counties and areas in the regions for the roll-out of BreastCheck. [30588/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be assisted. [30826/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be assisted. [30827/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the suspension of funding for the new eight teacher school building (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30954/07]