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Departmental Expenditure. (7 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: One cannot get a bus to Donnycarney.

Departmental Expenditure. (7 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: One cannot get a bus in north central Dublin.

Departmental Expenditure. (7 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I was bopping.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (7 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I seek leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the implementation of the 2002 Agreed Programme for Government, which was to ensure that the average class size for children under nine would be below the best practice guideline of 20:1. I now call on the Government to do something urgently...

Written Answers — Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission in relation to wardship particularly in relation to vulnerable adults and children; and when it will be implemented. [8448/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assist a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [8405/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 on their release from Beaumont Hospital; if a long term care plan will be put in place to cater for their special needs; if they will be assisted with their housing needs; and if she will work with Dublin City Council on this matter. [8402/07]

Written Answers — Medical Practitioners Bill: Medical Practitioners Bill (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will pay more attention to the views of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association in relation to their concerns regarding the Medical Practitioners Bill particularly in relation to the make-up of the new medical council, freedom of information matters and the new powers of the Minister. [8433/07]

Written Answers — Medical Practitioners Bill: Medical Practitioners Bill (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if another EU country has the same number of doctors and lay members on their medical council; and the reasoning behind changing this present make up. [8434/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 does not lose their medical card; and if she will give them the maximum support on their concerns. [8679/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will investigate a complaint (details supplied) against the French authorities; and if he will raise this as a matter of priority. [8276/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will assist a person (details supplied) in County Galway in working here; and if he will work with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in resolving their basic needs. [8404/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will assist a group (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with funding in 2007 particularly in respect of a new floor and toilet for the disabled. [8403/07]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I welcome amendment No. 3 on section 6 and I particularly welcome the Bill. So far, we had an extremely balanced debate which is important. We all have one shared objective regardless of political view points. The objective of this legislation is to do our utmost as Members of the Oireachtas to protect children. This is a very important Bill, which I strongly support. I feel very strongly...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: It is in County Mayo.

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding that will be available for research into new investment schemes. [8129/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if pension losses through major fraud scams have occurred; and if the pension and investment industry here is a safe haven for savings. [8128/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the research carried out by a company (details supplied) on pension fund fraud is credible; and if he will investigate this matter. [8130/07]

Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006. Before discussing the details of the legislation, I thank and commend the Defence Forces for their valuable and brave work in serving the State over many years. I also thank them for their work on behalf of the United Nations. As many Deputies will agree, we must commend our troops for the...

Building Control Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: Exactly.