Results 9,561-9,580 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (8 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 237. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a long term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [21867/13]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with Department of Defence (8 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the witnesses to the meeting and thank them for their report. I warmly welcome the first part of that report, particularly the reference to the fact that Ireland is a strong supporter of the United Nations, of UN peace keeping operations and is supporting the UN at a European level. However, I must put on my old hat now and I am sure the Chairman is tired listening to me in this...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with Department of Defence (8 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: My concerns are essentially about the United Nations versus NATO.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with Department of Defence (8 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome Mr. Howard's reference to sovereign decisions. That is very important. Does Mr. Howard have any data on the cost to the taxpayer of some of the missions in which we are involved? Does Mr. Howard have any figures relating to the cost of the European Defence Agency annually, across the 27 EU member states? I am only looking for ball park figures.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with Department of Defence (8 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: That is fine. I thank Mr. Howard for his response.
- Order of Business (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: Does the Tánaiste have any plans to introduce education legislation to resolve the issues of discrimination against children with Down's syndrome and resource teaching hours? If not, can the Minister for Education and Skills deal with these issues as these children need support and resources and to have their rights vindicated?
- Order of Business (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: There will be no legislation, is that it?
- Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013. This is another important debate in the current economic climate and the context of the huge housing shortage. There are thousands of people on waiting lists for local authority homes and many residents are in mortgage distress, some of whom face repossession and other horrific problems....
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Repayments Issues (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) by the Irish Brokers' Association on debt forgiveness. [22057/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Legislation (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 162. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will implement the banning of HGVs on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9, between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. which are school peak opening and closing times. [22016/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 163. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the delay of the cold case file given to the Garda Commissioner on 11 March in relation to the Fr. Niall Molloy case. [22017/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (9 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the options available in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding legal support. [22018/13]
- Other Questions: Universal Health Insurance White Paper (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Minister is turning left.
- Other Questions: Universal Health Insurance White Paper (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Reilly should go back to the day job.
- Other Questions: Disability Support Services Provision (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: Here comes the lefty Minister.
- Other Questions: Disability Support Services Provision (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: The lefties are in now.
- Good Friday Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute on this important motion on the historic Good Friday Agreement. I commend Sinn Féin on arranging this topical and urgent debate. This issue and the division of our country should never be allowed to slip from the political agenda. We all have a duty to ensure that the peace process does not remain still and to bring...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is any exemption on the property tax for persons who bought their homes in 2008 and paid huge stamp duty, and for those whose property has had extensive flooding damage and cannot get their home valued as it cannot be sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding Bank of Ireland not issuing bankers' drafts of less than €500 in view of the fact that this is an issue with senior citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23043/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Local Training Initiatives Eligibility (14 May 2013)
Finian McGrath: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise on further training skills in respect of a person (details supplied). [22198/13]