Results 19,561-19,580 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the funding in 2007 for St. Michael's House services; and if she will work with the Department of Education and Science in expanding services for adults with a disability at the Santry Hall unit. [10039/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 qualifies for a medical card; and if she will give the family the maximum support. [10264/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the concerns of families of people with a disability who are being charged by the Health Service Executive for their long-term care, particularly pensioners who are left with little to buy clothes, food and so on; and her plans to assist those families. [10265/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist persons (details supplied) with their costs; and if she will make it a priority issue. [10266/07]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the proposed 52 acre infill to Dublin Bay; and if he will support the campaign to save Dublin Bay. [9532/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding President Uribe, Columbia and his relationship with paramilitary groups and the increasing arrests of Government employees and his political allies in Congress; and if he will support those in Columbia who are developing the peace process. [9864/07]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding funding for athletes who are representing Ireland in canoeing; and if they will be given the maximum support in 2007. [9409/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4 will be supported with their application for a spousal work permit; and if they will be given the maximum support. [9945/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland's pensions are invested globally and that consequently Irish regulation does not afford protection to those underlying pensions moneys that are outside Ireland's jurisdiction. [10035/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that pensioners and investors have not been correctly informed that Irish regulations cannot afford protection to moneys invested outside of Ireland. [10036/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the entire pension and investment industry here is entirely defective and based upon defective principles of structure and methodology. [10037/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 745: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be assisted with funding. [9400/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 772: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the new school premises for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if they will be given the maximum support. [9502/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 846: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will increase the teaching hours for persons (details supplied); and if she will provide the families with the maximum support. [10038/07]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 922: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are issues or concerns regarding a developer (details supplied); and if the maximum support will be given to first time buyers who have paid €7,000 deposits. [9503/07]

Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I welcome the debate on the Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007. I always welcome reforming legislation coming before the House, and this also gives us an opportunity to discuss in detail the financial sector, the economy, banking, jobs and investment, which are crucial at this point in our history. It also gives us...

Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: It is not a myth, it is a reality.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this motion. It is important when talking about the health service that we have a vision and plan for its development. The health service belongs to the people, the taxpayers and citizens of the State. No-one should hold the high moral ground in debate on the health service nor should the issue be used as a political football. It is...

Departmental Expenditure. (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: That is a sad day for Ireland.

Departmental Expenditure. (20 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: We are willing to serve the country.