Results 19,241-19,260 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if residents (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be assisted with a safety and security plan. [27831/07]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding Gardaí supplying information to journalists on crime scenes and the impact these statements have on the victims families; if these families have ways of redress; and if he will clarify the phrase Gardaí sources. [27851/07]

Naval Service Vessels. (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. Does the Government accept the use of the offshore patrol vessels will be an important part of a strategy to deal with crime and particularly the importation of drugs? Does the Minister of State accept that, in conjunction with these vessels, the use of smaller vessels along our coastline could also be effective in targeting the...

Naval Service Vessels. (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Keep it going.

Defence Forces Recruitment. (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State's answer on the Minister's speech. On the putative figure of 1,000 more personnel, that would represent a major cost to the Exchequer and I would be concerned about this. The present figure of 10,500 is adequate for our current needs. Will the Minister of State accept that if we were to employ 1,000 extra personnel, it would be better to employ public...

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this new legislation, which is welcome. It is only fair that we should always protect and defend our writers, authors, musicians and artists. Ireland was once known as the land of saints and scholars but, sadly, that has radically changed on many issues. We need to refocus our vision of society and the direction we are...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Do not forget about the male Deputies.

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will include funding for families of patients with eating disorders in their efforts against suicide. [27580/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will explore the proposal to send their therapists on eating disorder courses run by a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [27581/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist persons (details supplied). [27623/07]

Written Answers — Economic Sanctions: Economic Sanctions (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will ensure that the sovereignty of Cuba is respected; and if he will actively support the United Nation General Assembly's vote for the sixteenth consecutive year against the inhuman and unjustifiable 47 years of US economic blockade of Cuba. [27633/07]

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to regulate solicitors and other members of the legal profession. [27577/07]

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure the maximum protection of consumers in view of recent developments regarding solicitors, letters of undertaking, house deeds and mortgages. [27578/07]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request the Gardaí to put a safety and security plan in place at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [27712/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of new employees in front-line services in recent weeks while the embargo was in place on the north side of Dublin. [27029/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will not penalise the vast majority of responsible drivers on provisional licences; and if he will show common sense on this matter. [26910/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Judicial Council Bill. [27044/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons (details supplied) in County Galway will be assisted. [26819/07]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (1 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to correspondence from a person (details supplied). [26842/07]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (1 Nov 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will challenge the recent US foreign policy activity which is damaging to the Cuban people and raise this issue at EU and UN levels. [26821/07]