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

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy O'Dowd's amendment No. 33. There is a broader issue here in terms of the prevalence of legislation that is focused on the concerns of developers. I am strongly of the view that we must focus in our legislation on the needs of citizens, particularly those with disabilities. From my discussions with the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disability Federation of...

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

Finian McGrath: The PDs ask for €5,000.

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

Finian McGrath: Regarding amendment No. 11, the important key words are "professional" and "competence". From that perspective, we must ensure that those working in the trade are extremely professional, and the same goes for competence. I would say that generally, regarding doctors and teachers as well as architects. We must have certain standards in such situations. On amendment No. 11, I urge those...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Finian McGrath: After the Seanad elections.

Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Consumer Protection Bill, which is progressive and sensible. Consumer protection is the message in this legislation. We must face the reality that many consumers, citizens and taxpayers are not protected and their rights are not vindicated. This is important. The purpose of the Bill is to establish a body known as the National Consumer Agency and to define its functions: to...

Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: That is the reality. These are the figures from the Departments.

Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I am giving the facts.

Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for Transport had 30 road projects which should have cost €932 million but ended by costing €2 billion. These projects were 86% over budget. This is what consumers talk about. They want value for their money. This money could have been used to end the patients on trolleys scandal forever, to build new schools, make a major dent in the housing lists, develop child care...

Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Can he deliver?

Domestic Violence: Motion (Resumed). (28 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to speak on this important motion on domestic violence and I commend the Sinn Féin Members in the Dáil on bringing forward this excellent private Members' motion. I also wish Deputy Ó Caoláin well as he is recovering from a serious illness. Domestic violence, assaults on women, assaults on children and families in crisis are...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support the residents in areas (details supplied) in dealing with anti-social activity; and if he will increase the presence of gardaí on the beat. [7114/07]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will put a security and safety plan in place at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in order to deal with anti-social activity. [7215/07]

Written Answers — Community Policing: Community Policing (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that more community Gardaí are on the beat in the Fairview and Marino, Dublin 3 area; and if the local neighbourhood watch team will be given the maximum support. [7310/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 has to wait until July 2007 for an eye operation; and if she will make this a priority case. [7219/07]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there is such a delay in the inter country adoption process as it is currently at 30 months on average and in some cases it is 36 months. [7557/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the services provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with a disability; and if she will put in a long-term care plan with plans for future housing and accommodation. [7579/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the US Government is dictating Irish foreign policy towards Cuba; and if the US embassy in Dublin had a role in his refusing to meet a person (details supplied) who exposed American aggression towards the Cuban people. [7220/07]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason there are no public swimming pools in the Dublin 5 area; and if he has plans in 2007 to develop sport and leisure centres on the northside of Dublin. [7216/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will assist a group (detail supplied) in Dublin 9 with funding; and if he will advise them on grants. [7217/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (27 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will investigate the unfair treatment of staff at a company (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the long-term future for this company; and if he will give the staff the maximum support. [7577/07]