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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding taxi funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4548/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Courts System: Discussion (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: On some of them delegates might want to come in from different angles. I warmly welcome them and thank and commend them for their submissions. They have offered some sensible suggestions and solutions to the crime problem as a social issue. As somebody who represents the north side of Dublin, I assure Mr. McGillicuddy that we are open to the community court proposal. Is the bottom line...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: I have a short question for the Minister. When did the additional €4 million kick in and have an impact on vehicles? I hear, particularly on the northside of Dublin, regular complaints from gardaí that transport, vehicles and cars is an issue. Is the extra €4 million coming onstream? Should it have had an impact by now?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: Okay.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: I would like to know where all of these vehicles are disappearing to on the northside of Dublin.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
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Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
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Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is a regular complaint being made by gardaí. They have told me that they do not have enough cars and the constituents have told me that the gardaí have told them that they cannot assist due a shortage of cars.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
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Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I would love to know who is telling porkies.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: No, I said I wanted to know who was telling porkies.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: I will withdraw my remark.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: I did not think the Minister was so sensitive.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of human rights, referred to by the Minister ---

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: The one the Minister has just dealt with. I wish to raise the case of Margaretta D'Arcy, the anti-war campaigner who is-----

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Finian McGrath: -----in Limerick prison at the moment. Can the Minister do something about her human rights?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
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Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I know, but the Minister mentioned human rights-----

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I have no issue with the Chair, who is conducting the meeting in a very efficient manner, but I want to bring to the Minister's attention how upset I am about Ms Margaretta D'Arcy.

Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Who is telling porkies, Deputy Seán Conlan or the Minister? Good morning, Minister.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I would have to bring out a CD.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this legislation. Like all politicians, I love elections and enjoy the debate and the cut and thrust, except when it is my own election. I wish all the upcoming candidates well and commend them on their bravery. No matter what the cynics and armchair pundits say, campaigning is tough on the candidates,...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is important we send strong voices to Europe to let people know the facts on issues such as youth unemployment and the banking debt. The latter is not our debt and we need a better deal that does not choke the economy, our people and the country's future. The European elections are important, but I am disappointed with the Bill, which changes the constituencies following a reduction in...