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An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Seamus Healy. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of the Seanad) Bill 2013. I strongly oppose the abolition of the Seanad. In this debate, I would like to bring the fight to the abolitionists and challenge them in their efforts to damage the democratic process in this country. I support...

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013. I warmly welcome the debate as, once again, it gives us all an opportunity to discuss Croatia, the European Union in general and other countries near Europe. The legislation comes at a very important time,...

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I am a very inclusive politician and I love sharing time with Deputy Wallace.

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: Especially when he had a go at me last week in the Chamber.

European Union (Accession of the Republic of Croatia) (Access to the Labour Market) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: To revert to the Bill, section 2(2) addresses the rights of family members of Croatian nationals. This is an important section because one must understand the importance of family. It is all very well for someone to come to Ireland with a particular skill but such people must have rights here and their families and spouses also must have the right to be respected. Members have witnessed so...

Other Questions: Obesity Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is beating up smokers again.

Other Questions: Obesity Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: Will the Deputies give us a break?

Other Questions: Obesity Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: Smokers are blamed for everything.

Other Questions: Obesity Strategy (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister would blame us for the banking crisis.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: Call in the FÁS crowd.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: That is outrageous. It is a bad day for democracy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children at primary school level diagnosed with ADHD and the number of hours of support provided either through special needs assistants, resource teachers or other assistance to these children. [30178/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children at secondary school level diagnosed with ADHD; and the number of hours of support provided either through special needs assistants, resource teachers or other assistance to these children. [30179/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be made available for the provision of disabled toilet facilities in a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30847/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 360. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the deciding officers in appeal cases have experience or training in disability issues. [30129/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 417. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the number of applications received for the seniors alert scheme in 2011 and the number of grants awarded. [30168/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Archives (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 441. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any old files on the political activist Jim Gralton who was deported from here in 1933. [30083/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 447. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the disappearances of persons (details supplied); and the efforts being made to find them. [30130/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 453. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action that can be taken regarding antisocial behaviour (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [30242/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (25 Jun 2013)

Finian McGrath: 504. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, under his proposals for Common Agricultural Policy reform, farmers who were previously precluded from receiving remuneration for afforestation on their land prior to 2005 will receive any remuneration for afforestation via direct payments or annual premiums under the new CAP regime; if not, if he will consider making financial...