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EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: It was an excellent speech. The Minister of State should leave it at that.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on the Bill.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Deputy O'Keeffe should not worry. We could not forget him. When I first heard about the legislation and read about it in the newspapers I thought I was hearing things. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, was portrayed Fidel Castro-style riding in and sorting out the banks. All of a sudden I thought the Government had turned to the left. One big difference, however, is that the...

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Get ready.

National Minimum Wage: Motion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important motion on the minimum wage. It was a disgrace to cut the minimum wage by €1 and to take €8 from the blind and disabled in the budget. The cuts to social welfare were an attack on the weaker sections of society. This should never be part of any plan to sort out the public finances. The poor and the weak...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding apprentices at FÁS (details supplied). [47533/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding taxation and social welfare legislation. (details supplied) [47524/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 24 November 2010, the number of internal competitions that have taken place in the past six years to fill posts in visa offices abroad; the date they were advertised; if these internal competitions were run in conformity with the terms and requirements of the code of practice of the...

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to reports that legal advice has been provided by the Civil and Public Service Union that grades represented by that union are legally unable to perform duties of immigration officers; if he has sought legal advice on this matter and if it confirms the position of the CPSU; if he will ensure that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of civil servants that are employed in the Permanent Representation in Brussels; if he will provide a breakdown by grade for this staff; if these staff are paid any extra payment for the nature of the work involved; the way these staff are selected for these appointments; if the selection of these staff is conducted in...

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (15 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 197: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding for work (details supplied) is going to end; and if so, the date of same. [47523/10]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (16 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter, namely, the need for the introduction of statutory standards and inspection of disability services for children and adults; I call on all parties and the Government to commit to bringing in regulation and inspection if they are in government and to make this a priority matter.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Perhaps that has something to do with last night's opinion poll.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: The Chair should not hassle members of the Technical Group.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (16 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason FÁS students who passed all exams are not receiving their certificates. [47933/10]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 Dec 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding parking problems at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [47736/10]

Written Answers — Citizen Honours System: Citizen Honours System (12 Jan 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Taoiseach if he will examine again the proposal to introduce the honours system in Ireland in order to honour citizens that have made a positive contribution to Irish society [48270/10]

Written Answers — School Catchment Areas: School Catchment Areas (12 Jan 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school catchment area in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [48422/10]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter regarding a school (details supplied). [48524/10]