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- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: That is correct.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this important and urgent debate, in light of today's payment of â¬1.25 billion to unsecured bondholders. While for me this is a huge issue, for the citizens of this State, it is a major drain on our economy. It is important to have a clear and honest debate and less spin and waffle from this Government. The people deserve better: they deserve...
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (25 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection not to cut community employment programmes (details supplied) and not to end allowances for child dependent and income maintenance. [4312/12]
- Written Answers — Children's Rights: Children's Rights (25 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will protect the rights of these children (details supplied) as a matter of priority. [4311/12]
- Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: In Australia.
- Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on intercountry adoption. I welcome also that the Minister is in the House for this debate. This is an issue relevant to the many Irish families hurt and disappointed in Mexico in recent weeks. We all support the safety and protection of children. This debate should focus on the rights of the child to a safe and warm...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding re-zoning in County Galway (details supplied). [4499/12]
- Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if houses in the rental accommodation scheme are exempt from the household charge; if a landlord who has a few of these houses and is making a lot of money is also exempt. [4518/12]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Defence if entry to the Army cadets is open, fair and transparent and whether families are given priority. [4520/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a care package in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [4506/12]
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the fair deal scheme in respect of persons (details supplied). [4507/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health the transport options available to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [4517/12]
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on flood prevention measures on the River Wad in Dublin North Central and the completion date of same. [4785/12]
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (31 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a matter (details supplied) regarding JobBridge. [4887/12]
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (31 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a community employment scheme in respect of an association (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4922/12]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and the reason for the delay in issuing same. [5669/12]
- Written Answers — Driving Instruction: Driving Instruction (31 Jan 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence regarding driving instructors (details supplied). [4933/12]
- Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: It has already started.
- Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: I strongly endorse what my colleague, Deputy Halligan, said and thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on the issue of the health service plan. This is an extremely difficult time for our country and difficult decisions must be made, but leadership is also needed. By leadership, I mean we need a Minister who is not afraid to hit the wealthy and elite in society and deliver health...
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.