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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will support the need for access to neuro-rehabilitation services in view of the fact that there are unacceptable long waiting lists to see a neurologist; and if he will end cuts to this vital support service [8208/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding phorographic ID services. [8290/13]

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Government is already breaching the current Croke Park agreement.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I wish to ask about the health (amendment) Bill, which deals with funding for the HSE. Last Monday, I met the family of a disabled child-----

Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: -----whose service was cut from five days to three days.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I just want to ask a question on the health (amendment) Bill. It is in clear breach of the disability legislation.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Regarding the young man whose service was cut from five days to three days, it is in breach of the disability legislation.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Good man, Joe.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I am glad of the opportunity to speak about this Bill. At a critical time in our economic history, it is important to have a comprehensive and inclusive debate on all economic matters affecting this country and our citizens. At all times, we must take a measured view and get the finances right for the greater good of society. Sadly, however, this concept has been lost in the current...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Can one's household afford to employ a tax consultant to reduce its tax bill? A total of 40,000 senior citizens are about to lose their medical cards. I ask these questions in this debate because the tax issue is a very important part of this legislation. The top 10,000 taxpayers each have an average income of €595,900. This information was contained in a reply given by the...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Finally I welcome the opportunity to put this on the record of the Dáil. It is important to have an inclusive debate in which these issues are dealt with in a sensible manner.

Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is listening attentively.

Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this Private Members' motion on mortgages, the major distress for families, and the issue of housing. This time bomb is about to explode and we need to be ready for it. Following the promissory note deal, we also need to be on our guard concerning the issue of Article 123 of the Lisbon treaty and the concerns of the German...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Rapid Response Initiative (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 12 February 2013, the basis on which persons are chosen for these delegations and the process by which they are selected. [9249/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason children with Down Syndrome do not automatically qualify for resource hours in our national schools. [9170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a CID in respect of a person (details supplied). [9171/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (20 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the Shannon water abstraction proposal contravenes the European Water framework directory. [9345/13]