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- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012. Before I speak on the details of the Bill I express my solidarity with and understanding of the plight of all victims and survivors of sexual and other abuse. Their suffering can never be forgotten but we will never be able to compensate them for the loss of their childhood. If this House wants to...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: It was my skill and determination, I hope. I always remember that interview because they were selecting people who were suitable to work with children. The interview was important as well as academic qualifications. According to a HSE report, one child in ten in foster care has no allocated social worker. Last year, 120 children with mental health difficulties were admitted to adult...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Yes, and I am part of all-party support for the referendum because it is important. Campaigners for children have been met with genuine surprise when we tell people that child protection guidelines have not been put on a statutory footing. Inequality between children of married and unmarried children provokes surprise and a strong reaction. There is a fear that more rights for children...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I have already met the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and she is well aware of my position. I also met a cross-party group and many children's organisations. I will say "Yes" if it is sensible; otherwise, I will say "No" and I will always challenge something if I have concerns about it. Urgent problems face children in this country. The State must respond in a proportionate manner...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: It is still around and still on the agenda. Regarding constitutional loopholes, the Constitution is virtually silent on the rights of the child outside the traditional family unit, which has a negative impact on the welfare of vulnerable children. I raise these issues because we need to discuss them today and because they are relevant to the broader debate on this issue. There are concrete...
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (14 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the percentage of money contributed by the PAYE sector and the farming community on tax if the PAYE sector pay 87% and the farmers pay 0.9%. [28828/12]
- Medicinal Products (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the drug Gilewya made by a company called Novortis and which is given free to multiple sclerosis patents; if it will be on the long term illness scheme and any if he will update on this drug [29275/12]
- Medicinal Products (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the initial comments made by the Minister. He has said the decision will be made in a matter of weeks. Is he talking about two, three, five or six weeks?
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is on his own today.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: The Minister of State is getting jittery.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Boyd Barrett was elected by the people.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: The IMF said they were not fair.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: What about Deputy Durkan and the farmers?
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: What about Deputy Durkan and the farmers in jail? He is a jail bird.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Durkan was breaking the law.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: In the same way that Deputy Durkan broke the law.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Durkan broke the law and he was in jail. He did time for the farmers.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I agree, it was a good cause.
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support Argentina in its efforts on the Malvina's issue; and if he will demand that the United Kingdom respond to the United Nation Resolutions. [29866/12]
- Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (19 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding formal recognition for the establishment of a course (details supplied). [29274/12]