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Written Answers — School Fees: School Fees (28 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are some second level private schools (details supplied) collecting between €5 to €7 million per year in school fees; and if she will make a statement on this matter particularly on the lack of access for poorer and weaker students. [39981/06]

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Ouch.

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to speak about this Bill. I commend the Green Party for proposing the Bill to deal with the huge increase in noise pollution in our community. Let us hope it has an impact and will give support to everyone who has had to put up with this situation. Noise is defined in the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as an unwanted sound...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is an important piece of equipment for any politician during an election campaign. It sends out a high-pitched sound and can protect postal workers, politicians and political activists from dogs. It is a valuable piece of equipment, which all Members of the Oireachtas should seriously consider using. I understand that in the United States all postal staff are supplied with a dog dazer...

Schools Building Projects. (28 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Nor in Dublin North-Central.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Parliamentary Question No. 6 was tabled by Deputy Calleley, a former Minister of State, who has not even bothered to turn up in the Chamber to hear the reply. Does the Minister of State agree his absence shows disrespect to the House? The Minister of State referred to €40 million for health, education, agriculture and AIDS issues. Is that amount divided among the five named countries?...

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I would expect more from a former Minister of State.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Statements should be allowed. The matter is very serious.

Stardust Fire (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to raise the Stardust tragedy on the Adjournment. This issue is about people, the death of loved ones and families. The Stardust fire was a nightmare for all the families and they all need and deserve our sympathy and support. However, they need more than that and tonight I set out my clear position on the Stardust tragedy. I support the...

Written Answers — Public Inquiries: Public Inquiries (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the new Stardust evidence; and if he will give the families the maximum support. [39279/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 is being denied a public nursing home place; and if she will get them a place immediately as they have been on the waiting list for months. [39272/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will fund and support the Meals on Wheels service in Marino, Dublin 3; and if she will put in place a full-time coordinator and an office in order to run the service. [39273/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will improve the chiropody services in the Marino area, Dublin 3; and the reasons for medical card holders not receiving this service locally. [39297/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will investigate the case of modelling a State company for Irish oil and gas along the lines of the Norwegian company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39298/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will urgently assist a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with extra staff in order to reduce its high pupil teacher ratio; and if she will support it on this matter. [39262/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Let me knock the current myth about spending on education and health and the hype from the Government on this matter. I challenge the waste of taxpayers' money by different Ministers. On the projected figures for spending on education let us have a reality check and look at the facts. We need...

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: I expect to be able to share a little of my time with my colleague, Deputy Ring, who I understand is on his way to the Chamber.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: A small portion. I will indicate when I am ready.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is not enough for me either, but we will let him in somehow. Yesterday evening, when speaking on the Book of Estimates, I referred to the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, who had entered the Chamber without her script. When I asked her for it, the usual procedure when a Minister speaks on the Estimates or on any other important occasion, she told me she was not obliged...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2006)

Finian McGrath: It was not arson.