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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Stocking Densities (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 581. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1072 of 16 April 2013, if he will provide a breakdown of figures in tabular form by sector for the analysis done on a county or regional basis regarding agricultural productivity in each of the following sections, dairy, sheep, beef and arable. [24041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency Remit (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 598. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are any plans or proposals to rationalise the number of family resource centres under the new Child and Family Support Agency; if she envisages 106 family resource centres in the future; if they will continue in their current service provision or if there are plans to either reduce or expand the number of services they provide....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 624. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [23778/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [24146/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 709. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 8% of all full-time taxi-drivers have now to claim social welfare benefits. [23799/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 710. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on taxi drivers double jobbing and long hours and the impact on public safety. [23800/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Arts Promotion (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 711. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider selling off the motorway sculptures around the country [23801/13]

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy Shane Ross.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. It is an important debate as it deals with inquiries relating to the actions of Members of the Oireachtas and those who occupy public office. We must accept that politics in this country has been damaged by the actions of a minority of Members of the Dáil and Seanad. It is important to emphasise that point. All...

Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this motion. I also commend and thank my colleague, Deputy Pringle, on tabling this important motion as the future of this country is at stake. Our people have a duty to be informed and we as public representatives have a statutory duty to keep our citizens and civil society informed. The motion is also very relevant in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 and plans for their new school. [24760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Lease Agreements (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a lease agreement (details supplied) [24761/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 134. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support the I-LOFAR Project that promotes science, education, rural development and tourism, and innovation and university links (details supplied). [24572/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) [24584/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Eligibility (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any supervised housing project organisations that help mental health patients who need supported accommodation on the northside of Dublin [24835/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 128. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason no action is being taken to save jobs at a company (details supplied) in Coolock, Dublin 17 [24940/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 on €208 per week is having their chiropody service cut; if it is correct that the same service is not being cut to the southside of Dublin in the Health Service Executive [24816/13]

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister share my concerns and those of many parents, in particular of young children with disabilities, not just those on the autistic spectrum but also those who require resource services? Many parents of young children with a disability aged between four and seven years are concerned that because of the current economic climate their progress and services will be affected in the...

Other Questions: Official Engagements (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is missing the point. Of course he must focus on his day job, with reform and change being part of his brief. It is important, however, to remember that when the Minister visits a school, particularly a disadvantaged school, it creates a great lift in the community and shows interest on the part of the Government. The Minister can also see examples of good practice under way...

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: Some apology.