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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: My second question is related, to an extent, and is specifically to do with the ethnic group aspect. In her submission, Ms Quilligan stated that the 40,000 Travellers in Ireland are recognised by many human rights groups, both nationally and internationally, as an ethnic group. She then made a comment about the argument from a legal perspective and stated it was recognised as being, and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I just get the impression that there are people within the legal establishment or within the State who are blocking the recognition. To zoom in on the highly relevant point made by Mr. Martin Collins when he spoke of the Good Friday Agreement, if legislation both North and South is being brought into line and if we are really serious about equality and human rights, my personal view is to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I will put just two more questions because I do not wish to hog the time. First, are there examples internationally of good practice in respect of Travellers, gypsies or different minority groups? Are there international examples of where it works in the context of human rights and recognition? Mr. Collins might answer my final question, which pertains to the burning out of a house...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: -----and there is a deafening silence from Members of the Oireachtas that is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: But is it working in the North on a practical level? I wonder at times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: It would be great to receive an oral presentation rather than a written submission at some stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: That is not all that is said.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. Answer the question.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: Answer the question.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste should name it.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. The Deputy is right.

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking on this new legislation. I welcome this important and urgent debate, as it is highly relevant to the modern world and, in particular, to the major crisis that exists both in Ireland and across the European Union, as well as internationally. In recent days, Members have seen the horrific effects on innocent people in Boston,...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I am putting forward a constructive suggestion to the Government to call in the former Senator to act as an independent arbitrator to see if they can come up with solutions. It is all very well for the Opposition to have a go at the Government parties for the sake of it and I will always have a go at them when I think they are wrong but it is important that we put forward constructive...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter regarding the property tax (details supplied). [18061/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on DES Circular 0008/2013 (details supplied). [18199/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assitants in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [18202/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the attached submission regarding SIABH. [18198/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Numbers (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs as a direct result of foreign direct investment and the number of jobs from indigenous industries for the years 2007 - 2012. [18201/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of a reclassification of a bog (details supplied) in County Clare which was incorrectly classified in part as a raised bog; and if he will indicate the way and when this issue will be resolved in order for turf cutters to resume cutting turf on their bog. [18059/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (18 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will confirm that turf cutters on a bog (details supplied) in County Clare, who accept the temporary turf cutting compensation scheme being offered to them due to their unique situation, will in no way be construed as having accepted the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme in full and will be free to resume cutting turf...