Results 10,721-10,740 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 435. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter regarding shared ownership (details supplied). [2467/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 504. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to a complaint of the handling of an alleged theft of State property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2462/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 597. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a community programme (details supplied) in Dublin 5 and its reach-out project. [2404/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a nursing home support scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2416/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 599. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a bed in a hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2417/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding patients on trolleys at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and if he will make this a priority matter [2640/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 660. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a home care package in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 666. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding road issues (details supplied) in County Dublin. [2469/14]

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: There is a cosy cartel.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: It was six months in the hat.

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Today I raise the issue of new and important evidence relating to the Stardust fire tragedy. It is important to remember what happened in the early hours of 14 February 1981, when a catastrophic fire swept through the Stardust disco in Artane, which is in my constituency. There were 850 people present and most were between the ages of 18 and 25. Sadly, 48 people died and 128 people were...

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for responding on this issue. I wish to focus on a number of points he made. The families' position is quite clear. They are seeking an independent expert to examine the new facts I have presented to the House today. They do not want a lengthy tribunal – I accept that this is not what they are seeking – and would prefer to have somebody who...

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for givng me the opportunity to speak on the ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013. I welcome this important debate because if we are to get the country back working again, we must change with the times and reform at both local and national level and in the context of this debate, the communications and electronics sector. Before discussing the details of the...

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak to this new piece of legislation, the Charities (Amendment) Act 2014. I warmly welcome the legislation and I will strongly support it. The Bill would fully enact all the provisions of the Charities Act 2009, which brought about reform in the law relating to charities in order to ensure greater accountability and protect against abuse of charitable...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding tax credits in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the impact inadequate accommodation, lack of appropriate accommodation and overcrowding on sites is having on Traveller mental health. [3173/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Regeneration (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 154. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support Dublin City Council in their efforts to proceed to tender for 35 new units in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [3172/14]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I support this amendment. Has the Minister any concerns about the issue of fines, particularly with regard to penalty points? In my view the system of justice has been let down in recent weeks. People like me pay our fines or take our two penalty points while others are walking away scot free. There has been a serious lack of fairness and justice with regard to this issue.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I understand that. However, it is a bit rich to talk about fines when people are walking away scot free. I pay my fines, my two penalty points, as do my neighbours. There is an elite group in this country getting away with absolute murder and it is a disgrace.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I mean no disrespect to the Chair.