Results 11,281-11,300 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: -----and perhaps some of them are very posh dogs, but does the Minister accept that this is a major health issue, particularly for families with young children? I accept that it is up to the dog owners to be responsible. I have seen three types of dog owners. There are the responsible ones, the irresponsible ones and the ones who pretend to be responsible. The responsible owners pick up...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: He is working very hard.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: It is a dog's life.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 5. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of extra revenue that is being spent collecting litter from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter at locations around Dublin city. [19725/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: How much extra revenue has been spent collecting litter from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter at locations around Dublin city? There is an horrific amount of litter in some areas and it is a major issue. Irresponsible people are destroying our environment and communities, as well as damaging small businesses. Does the Minister accept that the privatisation of this bin...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I accept the point that responsible waste disposal is up to everybody and it must be their own responsibility, but the reality is that a certain section of society is not accepting any responsibility. I was in a part of my constituency yesterday where black bags are being dumped on the road beside shops and other small businesses. A lot of this rubbish is coming from rented accommodation in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: In the first part of his reply, the Minister mentioned a figure for extra funding to ensure that enforcement is carried out.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Yes but the Minister mentioned a figure.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I must have picked it up wrongly. I am sorry.
- Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Fine Gael supported it.
- Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Daft economics.
- Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste did a U-turn.
- Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on the housing crisis. All Members of the House will be aware of the recent increase in the number of families in need of housing. The motion, tabled by the Technical Group, in highlighting the crisis also proposes sensible solutions to resolve the issue. It is important that this be acknowledged. There has been much talk...
- Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Stand down now, Deputy Lyons.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding local property tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19780/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 70. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide more stability for those on community employment schemes who are being moved on despite a need in particular service. [19755/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 100. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on whether the bilateral co-production treaty with Luxembourg has been successful; if so, the way he measures that success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19860/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 101. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of co-productions there have been with Luxembourg since 1994; if he will provide the names and dates; and if he will specify which came under the European convention on co-production and which under bilateral agreement. [19861/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 102. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of co-productions there have been with Germany since 1994; if will provide the names and dates; and if he will specify which came under the European convention on co-production. [19862/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (1 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of co-productions there have been with France since 1994; if he will provide the names and dates; and if he will specify which came under the European convention on co-production. [19863/14]