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- Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Yes, but the Minister is misinforming the House.
- Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Will the Minister stop coming before the House and acting as the USA's poodle in respect of international issues? The reality is that many people who operate in the human rights arena are genuinely concerned about the use of Shannon Airport by people on their way to bomb and kill others. Those of us on the Opposition benches have always opposed all forms of violence but the Minister is...
- Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: There was no abuse.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: That is the real issue.
- Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: I thought the Deputy was still in the Labour Party.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Deputy James Bannon should proceed and not pay attention to other Members.
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: He has gone home.
- European Council: Statements (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Be careful.
- European Council: Statements (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: It is worse than WikiLeaks.
- European Council: Statements (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Another power grab.
- European Council: Statements (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this very important debate on the European Council. Before I go into the detail of my points in the debate, first, I formally wish the Minister of State, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, all the best in the future in his new role as Minister. I did not have an opportunity to congratulate him and to say well done and good luck in the future.
- European Council: Statements (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: It is important that all Members of the Oireachtas keep a close eye on what is going on in the European Union and particularly in the European Council. It is also important for Independent Deputies to be part of the watchdog for Europe. A strong distinction should be made between a eurosceptic and someone who has a critical eye on Europe and the decisions made there. Many people,...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Man of the match.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: This important Bill deals specifically with income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax, which are all essential and crucial for the economy and the future of the country. Tax will always be the engine room of any society. The key is to get the balance right so that revenue is raised in a fair and equitable manner. If the Government gets the balance wrong we will never get out of...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an overdraft issue in respect of a person (details supplied). [47280/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Impact (6 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: 120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding high commercial rates of from €37,000 to €90,000 each year for businesses such as hotels, pubs and restaurants as it is damaging employment in this sector. [47350/13]
- Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: Do not forget North Dublin, though.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Abolition (7 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the unfair tax changes for lone parents (details supplied). [47511/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy Issues (7 Nov 2013)
Finian McGrath: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the financial implications for pensioners of the pension levy. [47515/13]