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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (14 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding illegal parking (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [50456/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (14 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a commission of inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) and the serious allegations of a cover up. [50457/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Review (14 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [50277/12]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill as this debate gives us a great opportunity to deal with the issues of homelessness, tenants' rights, rents and dispute resolution services. It is ironic we now live in a State with ghost estates and empty houses while many families and children are homeless. This is madness and providing just a couple...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: No, he was on the Opposition side. The debate was interesting, because on one side we had Deputy Ellis, Fr. Peter McVerry and me and on the other we had members of the Labour Party, Deputy Ó Ríordáin and some members of Labour Youth taking the Government position. The subject of the debate was that the Government's policy on homelessness seems to be all talk and no action....

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: I am making the point that I hope it does not slip down the agenda. I have not heard much discussion of the issue recently. The political system needs to wake up to the fact it is an issue and to take account of the reality for many people. While the figures produced recently by the Minister of State, who has responsibility for housing, are very accurate, they Minister and the Government...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: They signed the Simon pledge when they were in opposition. We all signed it. I remember signing it, but I did not know how many were involved. The Minister of State now has a chance to take action and it is up to her to take that opportunity. From what I have heard, no major attempt is being made to slash the budget in this area, which I hope is true. I wish the Minister of State well in...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for that intervention. With regard to the resolution issues dealt with in the Bill, in 2010, 59% of applications for dispute resolution were from tenants and 37% from landlords, with only 4% from third parties. Therefore, a substantial number from both sides are not happy with what is happening on the ground. I assume the third-party applicants who represent 4% of the...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: From my experience we always came across extra homeless people. We had to log how many people we met on a given night and that information was given in to the office on our return.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State might say that but Fr. McVerry agreed with what I said in last night’s debate. That is another trump card for me.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: There is no point in the Minister of State trying to cover up. I am trying to be fair in the debate.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State indicated that 59 people are sleeping rough in Dublin. I would say the figure is at least 150 but that is just my estimate. I would welcome it if the Minister of State could prove me wrong. In dealing with the issue, one must deal with the facts. We do not need talk; we need action. Enough talk goes on in this House.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: Overall I welcome the discussion. I urge Deputy Donohoe, a man in power and possibly a future Minister, the Minister of State and the Government to make homelessness a major political issue and to deliver to the people who need it. Homelessness is an issue that can be tackled with commonsense and an open mind. It is also one of the issues that can be tackled with a small amount of extra...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: I know. I was running out of steam.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: I was running out of steam.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding student grants. [50572/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason families living in Clontarf, Dublin 3, are not automatically entitled to a boys secondary school in their catchment area; if he will outline the options available to families that cannot access these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50790/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Rates (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that cuts to child benefit for multiples are not carried through . [50569/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Contracts (15 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the name of the company that delivered the Government Referendum leaflet to each home here. [50791/12]

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.