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- Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: A bit like the Labour Party.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: She does not believe that.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: Here we go again. That is the Taoiseach's line.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: Is there a Labour Party member on the bank's board?
- Order of Business (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: There are many comedians in the House today.
- Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Europol Bill 2012. In recent days with the slaughter on our streets and the gangland murders, it is important we all see the European and international dimension to these crimes. This Bill is an important part of the strategy to tackle crime in Ireland and across the European Union. It is important to point out that this is not about...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Statutory Sick Pay Scheme (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that proposals to move costs for statutory sick pay to employers will impact negatively on businesses and lead to the possibility of jobs being lost. [42424/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Missing Persons Hotline (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline for setting up the 116000 missing persons hotline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42402/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [42426/12]
- Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: A cover up.
- Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012. I also commend my colleague, Deputy Calleary, on introducing this Bill, which initiates a debate on the wider issue. I welcome such a debate because the problem of assaults also is getting out of control in the wider society. While this Bill deals...
- Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: He may.
- Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: I note the Minister for Justice and Equality was in the Chamber with me yesterday during the debate on the Europol Bill.
- Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: That point was never outlined. At the same time, however, there is no reason other senior Ministers should not be present. Moreover, if the Taoiseach is serious about Dáil reform and Friday sittings and if a new brand of politics is being advocated, I do not accept such an absence. To revert to the legislation, assaults on emergency workers are not being taken seriously enough and...
- Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (9 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: Question No. 55 relates to self harm and youth suicide. Does the Minister agree that it will take more than a working group to assist the issue of cyber-bullying and the major stress it is causing to young teenagers? Another big issue is the bullying of gay teenagers going on in many second level schools. This is linked to self-harm and suicide. What proposals does the Minister have in...
- Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: Would the Minister agree that the earliest intervention possible is the best way of dealing with the issue of severe misbehaviour in schools? Would he also agree that the first four years are vital? Would the Minister agree - I ask this of broader society as well - that one cannot expect a four year old child to be a normal happy-clappy child in junior infants if he or she comes from a...
- Other Questions: Teachers' Remuneration (9 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: The reduction in salaries for young teachers is very unprofessional and not the way to go. In recent days I have talked to many young teachers and, to my surprise, their concern is not salaries but jobs. They are looking for jobs, which is their focus. One top-class, qualified teacher to whom I spoke had only worked for three days in the last six months. I would like the Minister for...
- Other Questions: Teachers' Remuneration (9 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: I do not know to whom the Minister is referring.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions Issues (9 Oct 2012)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a date for the publication of the report drawn up by a panel of international experts, requested by the High Education Authority on the future higher education landscape in Ireland. [42951/12]