Results 7,101-7,120 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any evidence that another welfare amnesty would result in more revenue. [38643/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify a matter (details supplied). [38452/11]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding redundancy payments. [38645/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda will deal with regular anti-social activity at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [38749/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the proposed mandatory break in service for members of the Red Cross executive committee is not yet in force and that two members of the committee, the vice-chairman and treasurer who have served for 21 and ten years, respectively, are still members of the committee and, under proposed new...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Defence if he expects to appoint a replacement Government nominee to the central council of the Irish Red Cross before its next scheduled meeting on 10 December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38751/11]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (6 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the use of the drug Pradaxa in respect of a person (details supplied). [38651/11]

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: We are all aware of cases.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to respond to the budget presented by the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. It is important for all of us to deal with this budget and the current economic crisis in a fair and balanced way. We all know we live in very difficult times and we knew that prior to the general election. Let us not pretend that the...

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: During his speech on Monday, nobody noticed that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, said the Government would "secure 2% efficiencies in disability, mental health and children's services, saving €50 million." This means taking 2% from services for respite and residential care, with which I am familiar. The Government might believe it is smart to take 2% from...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding low carbon fuels [39127/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a FÁS course in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [39086/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the non-principal private residence tax (details supplied). [39093/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to correspondence regarding upward only rent clauses (details supplied). [39098/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that funding is not cut to People with Disabilities Ireland; and to support the Kerry Network of People with Disabilities [39155/11]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding anti-social activity (details supplied). [39085/11]

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Since the election, the Tánaiste has always said that jobs were a key priority for this Government. I am glad the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, is here for this discussion. We all accept it is a key priority. This morning there was again talk of getting people back to work. In the past few days Technical Group Members, for example, have come to the...

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: I accept the point about closing down facilities, but I did not mention this in the series of questions posed. I spoke about the cut of 66.6% in funding for many community employment schemes. Does the Tánaiste accept that this cut will result in a loss of services for those on low wages, the unemployed, people with disabilities and older persons? This is not part of our imagination. Does...

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)

Finian McGrath: Why then are those involved writing to us? Is the problem in our imagination?