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Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is all waffle.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: What will the Taoiseach do about it?

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is in power.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: A Labour Minister, too.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle should keep an eye on Deputy O'Donovan.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I do not have a leg to stand on.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Whatever way the twain shall meet, I am delighted he enjoyed his time in Cashel at the weekend. That is not to say I am keeping tabs on him but Tipperary is a small place. He knows a bit about Tipperary also. We make our mark on places. I did not mention the ash trees and the use to which we put them. In the main I am speaking to the Bill. I remember as a buachaill óg - I was...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on the needs for the destruction of the legacy bank debt. I commend and thank my Independent colleagues and the Ballyhea Says No group on all their magnificent work, research and consistent campaigning on this urgent and important issue. Before I go into the details of the debate on the motion, I add my support and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 45. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reply to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the local property tax. [51026/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to create employment to assist the 1,841 long-term unemployed persons in Coolock Dublin 17. [50999/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 regarding an appeal for domiciliary care allowance. [50988/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount that has been spent on legal costs, that is, fees, expenses and so on by his Department and any agencies under his remit; if he will provide a breakdown of the individual agencies and costs incurred by them for the years 2009 to 2012, inclusive. [51075/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Legal Costs (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 152. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that has been spent on legal costs, that is, fees, expenses and so on by his Department and any agencies under his remit; if he will provide a breakdown of the individual agencies and costs incurred by them for the years 2009 to 2012, inclusive. [51077/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any support available that may be given to address the issues raised by Dogs Aid. [50950/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount that has been spent on legal costs, that is, fees, expenses and so on by his Department and agencies under his remit; if he will provide a breakdown of the individual agencies and costs incurred by them for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [51076/13]

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity of speaking to the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013. I welcome also that the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, is in the Chamber. In addition to examining the legislation I will also put forward some sensible proposals. I welcome the legislation and this debate as small businesses need our support at this difficult time in the country's economic...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I accept that. It is a fine town. I hope Councillor Hyland is getting on well down there.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is doing a great job for the local economy. I have been in Westport many times. I have seen what the SME sector there has done. When I was there in September, I was impressed to see how the restaurants in the town have looked at the pricing issue. It is positive that they have made an effort to put together packages for families and tourists, etc. We need to be very supportive of such...

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I blame the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte.