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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fee Paying Schools (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is correct that fee charging schools are funding 7,000 teaching jobs and is it economic to reduce same. [40102/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: 208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next sports capital programme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39982/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Dr. Barrett to the meeting. Dr. Barrett referred to domestic political reasons for the UK exercising the opt-out clause. He also referred to the issue of the eurosceptics. Any of us who have valid concerns and who want to ask questions are often dismissed as eurosceptics. I regard myself as very pro-Europe but I also have concerns and views on issues and I have the democratic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I know lots of them and I can give a list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I was a member of the former Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights Sub-Committee on the Barron Report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed UK Block Opt-Out of JHA Measures: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank Dr. Barrett.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is a bit like the Government cutting child benefit.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Ouch.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I assume the Chair is referring particularly to the Labour Party Deputy from Clare, who is getting nervous ahead of the match on Saturday night.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: What about the 60 jobs in the Seanad?

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is getting there.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Do not get upset.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Bernard is getting upset too.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this new Bill. I support the legislation, as I support all reforms that will help make the justice system fairer and more accountable and transparent. Many citizens believe the system is unfair and I agree with them in many cases. As a member of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, I seek to ensure the justice system is fair and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the crisis in disability services in St. Michael's House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40365/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am glad he accepts St. Michael's House is experiencing major challenges in the current economic climate. There is a huge crisis in regard to the services in St. Michael's House. All summer families came to my clinics and they have contacted me about day care services, transport issues and respite. They even contacted me from the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: When dealing with adults with an intellectual disability, stability and routine are very important. When one disrupts that stability and routine in terms of services, it causes a huge crisis which is what the families have told me. I am disappointed the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is not in the Chamber because disability is her specific reasonability. The Minister of State...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2013)

Finian McGrath: Okay.