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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in their campaign to save a teaching post as it will lead to an increase in class size. [5737/07]

Moriarty Report: Statements (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Moriarty tribunal report, which dealt with payments to Mr. Haughey and Deputy Lowry. It is a very important and detailed report and I commend Mr. Justice Moriarty and his excellent team for their top-class work. It is a sad day for politics and those in public life — Deputies, Senators and councillors. As a former member of Dublin City Council, I...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Pinochet.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: In view of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning nominations of non-party candidates at Dáil elections, will the Taoiseach agree to a provision in the electoral Bill to include the word "Independent" on the ballot paper so that such candidates are not discriminated against? Many of us feel let down by the political system when we are constantly referred to as "non-party" candidates.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is in favour of inclusive politics. He should agree to legislate, in the electoral Bill, for the inclusion of the word "Independent" on the ballot paper.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I seek a recognition of candidates' independent status.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Government does not understand what workers need to put up with.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: According to Dublin City pensioners they have increased by 15%.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State, Deputy Power, is going to join the Green Party.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the activities of a group (details supplied) and the fact that no prosecutions have ever been mounted under the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993, he will make a statement as to whether a review of the operation of the said Act might be timely and if additional safeguards are required to protect...

Written Answers — Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding the Law Reform Commission's report on vulnerable adults and the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4856/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns of many pensioners who had to pay tax on their PRSI contributions and if they have other pensions or extra money they have to pay tax again; and if he will end this double taxation. [5119/07]

Written Answers — Medical Practices: Medical Practices (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement as to the availability of records relating to the withdrawal of artificial hydration and nutrition in Irish hospitals in the end of life context or the nature of Department guidelines on this important issue. [4698/07]

Written Answers — Medical Practices: Medical Practices (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent report from the Care for the People Dying in Hospitals Project in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, found that fear of litigation was seen as a significant factor which shaped the care of the dying ethos and that the dying state as a legitimate diagnosis was still not...

Written Answers — Medical Practices: Medical Practices (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the fact that the web pages of her Department provide detailed information explaining the nature of advance care directives, she will make a statement as to the Government's understanding of the present legality of such instruments and the advisability of introducing legislation to clarify the law in this area. [4701/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place a long-term care plan for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will give them the maximum support. [5121/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3 in regard to securing their premises and funding for sports grants. [4787/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with funding in 2007; and if he will work with other relevant Departments on this matter. [5120/07]