Results 8,481-8,500 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: Perhaps it is time for a new type of politics and people should not be afraid to say that.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That was Deputy Mattie McGrath. I did not call for an election.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That was the other McGrath. Moreover, I guarantee Deputy O'Donovan that he was speaking on his own behalf.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: If I may revert to the legislation, I make the point that there are times in the House when opportunities should be given to people to vote on issues. There should be some freedom for members of parties or governments who have an issue of conscience or something about which they wish to make a statement. This is done in other parliaments and Members should consider doing this. As for the...
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: The issue relates to the legislation. Those of us who have a few cigarettes now and again pay massive tax. We are paying over €9 for 20 cigarettes, making a massive tax contribution, yet people want to drive us out the door.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: This loses tax and revenue for the State.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I spoke to that issue yesterday. I will return to the tax issue, with the permission of the Acting Chairman.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I hope the Acting Chairman will protect me.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I hope I will get some protection from all the Deputies opposite.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: At ten against one, it is hard going being an Independent. We are up against big parties and resources so it can be very difficult. Senator Crown and his "nanny state" brigade should realise that people have civil liberties and should be allowed to do as they wish. Some 30% of the population makes a massive tax contribution every time we pay for a packet of 20 cigarettes. I am not saying...
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I commend Deputy Eoghan Murphy for bringing forward the legislation, which I will support.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That is Chairman Mao stuff.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That is the conscience of the Labour Party Chairman Mao.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: If that was a Fianna Fáil Attorney General, they would be looking for her head.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Shatter does not get it.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should apologise.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): IFSC Clearing House Group (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: Like Deputy Martin.
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I refer to the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill. Will the Taoiseach support the request by the family of the late Fr. Niall Molloy, in particular by his nephew, Bill Maher, for a commission of investigation into the murder of his uncle?
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: The family is very concerned that major corruption-----
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I am asking with reference to the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill.