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Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the 23% VAT on tennis coaching as an after school activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3987/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the high level of VAT on after school tennis coaching; and if he will re-examine this 23% VAT rate. [3803/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Protection Enforcement (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 546. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a threat to jobs at a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 574. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a parking fine in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3633/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 575. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding dangerous cyclists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3634/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 576. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will re-examine the Stardust fire tragedy based on the enclosed new evidence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3635/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 586. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address concerns raised by the Immigrant Council of Ireland in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the residency and protection Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3984/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 587. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will re-open the case of a person (details supplied). [3989/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 616. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding an alleged abuse of power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3779/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 743. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of free general practitioner care for children aged five and under; when same will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3988/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 774. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the cut in services in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; if he will reinstate the full service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4310/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 775. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a FETAC level 5 exam in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4311/14]

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important issue. Job creation and economic development are important tools in our efforts to deal with the economic difficulties facing people in this country. I have been concerned in recent days, however, that an element of complacency has slipped into the discussion. I remind the Government that the numbers of people...

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, should be reined in.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Where is Seán? Is he hiding out?

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Conlan will have to be there.

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to resume my contribution to the debate on this important legislation. I also welcome the Bill and many of the proposals in it. It is important that industrial development in this country is taken seriously. The past five or six years have been difficult for us and we need to up our game. For this reason, I welcome this legislation. I referred earlier to the...

Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I reserve a special mention for Donnycarney. There are young people with excellent potential throughout this city and this country. We must ensure they have opportunities to avail of employment and thereby secure the future of the State. If we get them on board, they will pay their taxes and look after our senior citizens. The pensions issue will thereby become null and void. I welcome...

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: This is a very important debate which forms part of the wider debate on reform for which many of us have been campaigning for many years. The Bill deals with aspects of accountability and transparency and the need to adapt to the current economic and political situation. Our people are crying out for change and are demanding sensible spending of public moneys and value for money. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 205. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a rat problem (details supplied) in Dublin 9 [4549/14]