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Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Regarding the criminal justice Bill, has the Taoiseach read the new book by Anne Cadwallader entitled Lethal Allies: Britain's Secret War in Ireland, which deals with the murder of 120 people, all linked directly to the issue of collusion?

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Will he raise the issue-----

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: This relates to the criminal justice Bill.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Will the Taoiseach raise the issue with the British Prime Minister because we must be very conscious of this matter?

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I urge the Taoiseach to read the book.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: In respect of the Bill, I ask the Taoiseach to raise the matter with the British Prime Minister.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: When one looks closely at this new legislation, namely, the Health (Alterations of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013, one perceives clearly the type of society that is emerging from the fallout of the economic crisis. Sadly, I must state today it is not the type of new Ireland of which I wish to be part. At the last election of 2011, all Members were elected on a platform of...

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: -----in the context of other charges facing people on foot of budget 2013. I refer, for example, to the increase from 50 cent to €1.50 in the prescription charge for medical card holders, as well as the increase in the threshold for the drugs payment scheme, a decrease in the amount available for the household benefits package and the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuel, as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding water meters. [48556/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 125. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions taken to deal with the exploitation of women and sex trafficking. [48443/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 126. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on suspicious cars driving around an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9 last week. [48480/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 134. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [48567/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 176. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick [48481/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the new Health Service Excutive voluntary redundancy scheme 2014 offer. [48555/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (13 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State to the committee. I share her view on value of the system of investigations into violent activity, criminal activity, drugs crimes, human trafficking and the exploitation of under-aged children. However, I have a concern about an issue, which has arisen again recently, namely, the trust between the security services in different countries. I saw a programme...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (14 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Especially the Government backbenchers and Ministers.

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I sorted that one out. It is alright.

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I wish to raise two matters of legislation. Is the Tánaiste aware that coming up to 2014 there is a major plan in the Clontarf area to celebrate or commemorate the Battle of Clontarf 1,000 years ago?

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: This is relevant for small businesses. Under the heritage (amendment) Bill, will the Tánaiste indicate whether he will support the local 2014 group in respect of funding? There are many ideas relating to the arts, it will be historic and it will be good for tourism, small businesses and the country.