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- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with a disability on waiting lists for day and home care, respite care and residential places [30677/12]
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (26 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Health the care options open to a person (details supplied) [30766/12]
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012. The Bill deals strongly with the withholding of information on these offences. I will support this important Bill which is part of an overall strategy to protect children and defend their rights as citizens of this...
- Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister to the House. I thank the Leas-Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I welcome this debate as at last we can deal with the economic world of small businesses and jobs for our people. We hear a lot of talk about growth and jobs and now is the time for action. Now is the time for creative ideas and I am glad some of my colleagues have put forward...
- Written Answers — End of Life Vehicles: End of Life Vehicles (27 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 147: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if illegal burying of scrapped cars is in breach of environmental legislation. [31126/12]
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Go on Minister, yes or no.
- Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: They are looking very well.
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: I want to recap some of the points I raised yesterday in regard to children in crisis, early intervention, the role of foster parents, the idea of having good social workers, good gardaà and good teachers and other examples of good practice. I strongly welcome the legislation and I will be supporting the Bill. This is a serious issue in regard to the protection of children and because of...
- Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support a matter regarding policing and anti-social prevention measures in the Howth Area, County Dublin. [31326/12]
- Written Answers — Fishing Communities: Fishing Communities (28 Jun 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support the Howth, County Dublin, fishing community in 2012 and 2013 as a matter of priority. [31325/12]
- Haulage Industry (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: It is welcome that the Minister acknowledges the significant positive impact of the haulage industry on industry in general and the country's commercial future. Does he accept the elephant in the room for the haulage industry is high fuel prices and that it is a major concern in terms of employment in the industry? Does he accept that many HGVs regularly breach the prohibition on driving...
- Haulage Industry (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Ellis also reads The Sunday Business Post now.
- Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.
- Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak in respect of this new legislation and for allowing me to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath. I welcome the debate because it affords me an opportunity to examine in-depth justice issues, warrants and the whole system. Many of our citizens have been let down by the system, and this is something we must accept as part of the debate....
- Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Sick Pay Scheme: Sick Pay Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on correspondence regarding statutory sick pay (details supplied) [32260/12]
- Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the rights that foster parents have in protecting a person (details supplied) in their care. [32445/12]
- Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the practical measures in place to protect in crisis families. [31816/12]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding commitments given in relation to school-leavers with a disability; and if she will make sure that a full and an appropriate service is provided. [31738/12]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Jul 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question 589: To ask the Minister for Health if there is any scheme to assist children with major problems (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [31740/12]