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- European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this urgent debate on the European fiscal compact treaty. It is important to have a debate on it and on the facts. I am entering the debate with an open mind and will listen to all sides, after which I will make an informed decision on the facts and what I believe is in the best interest of the people of Ireland. I urge all...
- Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (29 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a submission on public water utility (details supplied). [11792/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health if she will review a case in respect of a person (details supplied). [11856/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Feb 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the 330 persons on the residential placement waiting list at a location (details supplied). [11793/12]
- Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: I am always responsible.
- Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Do not mention photocopying.
- Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute on this important debate. The Bill sets out to reform our education system and is concerned with better service delivery and wiser spending. A good, efficient teaching service needs top quality teachers, first and foremost. Give me a good teacher, and the debate on resources, procedures, accountability and reform will follow....
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Labour.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011. I also thank and commend my colleague, Deputy Mattie McGrath, on bringing the Bill before the House, because this is an important issue throughout the country. Deputy Mattie McGrath has presented an excellent Bill and we should all support its proposals. The promotion of Bills such as this...
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: That is not a point of order.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: On a point of order, Deputy Feighan should withdraw his remark about â¬300. It was disgraceful.
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (6 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a passport in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [12182/12]
- Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (6 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on trade with Argentina and any proposed plans to further develop links. [12839/12]
- Written Answers — Trade Embargoes: Trade Embargoes (6 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on his position on ending the blockade of Cuba by the U.S.A. [12840/12]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Mar 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on his position on The Malvinas and the non-compliance of the United Kingdom with United Nations resolutions. [12841/12]