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- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: There is also an issue of prejudice. Deal with that aspect.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: There is the headline.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: Good man. That will be item No. 1 on tonight's "Six One News".
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome this important debate on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill. It is a sad day for this country and a sadder day for its citizens when one looks at the measures included in this legislation. Before going into the details of the Bill, it is a bad day for the country when one hears that over 100 children with Down's syndrome were turned down for medical cards in recent weeks. This...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of foreign military planes landing at Shannon Airport which is in clear breach of our neutral status. [45368/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Insolvency Payments Scheme Payments (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 126. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an award under the Unfair Dismissals Act in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [45427/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the family of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 17 with a recognised disability was refused carer's allowance and domiciliary care allowance. [45360/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the family of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 17 with a recognised disability were refused carer's allowance and domiciliary care allowance. [45430/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 236. To ask the Minister for Health the reason married couples are being discriminated against with the new ceiling for medical cards for the over 70s (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45359/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 238. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding residential care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [45369/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Oct 2013)
Finian McGrath: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total sum that has been spent since 2008, by the former Commission for Taxi Regulation and now the National Transport Authority, to support the development and provision of infrastructure to facilitate and support the operation of small public service vehicles in all local authority areas; if he will provide a breakdown of the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: 63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions being taken to deal with violent crime and gangland murders on our streets. [46618/13]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: I raise the issue in the context of events in recent days of which the Minister is well aware - that is, the actions and violence that have taken place on our streets among these criminal gangs. There is huge concern among the public, particularly in the wider community. Their concerns are based on public safety. What action is the Minister taking to deal with this major crisis?
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. I wish to focus on three major questions. First, in light of what has happened in recent days, with evidence of young people being shot and their body parts being found in rivers and streams, does the Minister accept that for many of those people life is very cheap? When the Garda is tackling these crimes, are there sufficient resources on the ground...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Minister must ensure this matter does not go off the political agenda. Many people, particularly those in disadvantaged communities, seem to believe it has gone off the radar. The gangs must be targeted and driven out of business because they are creating havoc, much of which is not seen and only some aspects are noted in the courts, particularly in sentencing and such issues. Much of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Insolvency Service of Ireland Staff (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: He is not like that at all.
- Other Questions: Common Travel Area (5 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: This is reform, lads.