Results 19,841-19,860 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 1767: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied), a survivor of Niemba ambush is not satisfied with the official report; and if he will set the historical record straight. [1014/07]
- Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 1792: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether having environmentally attractive and well managed urban areas is a key factor in international competitiveness. [43730/06]
- Cancer Services: Motion. (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this motion put forward by my colleagues, the Independent Deputies. Cancer care and cancer services is an important issue. It requires urgent debate and I commend my colleagues for putting it on the political and health agendas. We will put forward sensible proposals and solutions in this debate. It is not only a question of...
- Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach has been in power for ten years. He should give us a break.
- Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: That is the story. That is the real world.
- Redundancy Payments. (31 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: I blame the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey.
- Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Health Bill 2006. This important debate allows us all to make constructive proposals on the running of the health service. Before going into the detail of the legislation, if we wish to sort out the health service once and for all, we must invest. We also need reform and, above all, more beds in hospitals. Anyone who proposes the opposite of such a...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (14 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will ensure they receive a public nursing home place. [43503/06]
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Frank Aiken.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Revisionists.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006. It is important legislation which gives us an opportunity to participate in a debate on the film industry. I feel very strongly that the Irish film industry needs our support and welcome the further investment set out in the Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2000 to...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (14 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: I could not follow that. I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the delay in publishing the results of the investigation into the Stardust fire tragedy. I call on the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to meet the Stardust relatives, to support them in their efforts to deal with this urgent national issue and to...
- Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Taoiseach the situation regarding the delays in the McEntee Report. [43014/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding Garda patrols and anti-social activity in the vicinity of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will work with the local residents on this matter. [43084/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are systems in place to counter foreign intelligence agencies infiltrating An Garda SÃochána; and the number of incidents that have been dealt with over the past twenty years. [43085/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extra policing measures that will be put in place in the surrounding residential areas following the opening up of Croke Park to extra matches in soccer and rugby; and if he will work with Dublin City Council on this matter. [43181/06]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation of a first time co-buyer with two friends who had switched their mortgage to a lower interest rate; and if they will qualify for the increased tax relief in Budget 2007 or it they have missed same. [43007/06]
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason that people with a mental illness received very little contact or follow-up with counsellors and psychiatrists after receiving treatment in hospital. [43008/06]
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will deal with the waiting lists for patients with a mental illness; and if she will put in place proper services on the northside of Dublin. [43009/06]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2006)
Finian McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and other supports will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will work with the family on obtaining proper services. [43082/06]