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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 114. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the tendering of the social inclusion and community activation programme, has he read European Directive 2014/24/EU; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is now the current law on public procurement in Ireland; if he has read preamble seven which sets down that the directive is without...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 115. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is the only country in the European Union which has put its national local community development programme or analogous programme out to public tender; the reason this is necessary in Ireland but not in any other member state; if he asked for or commissioned any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 137. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda can come up with a prevention plan in respect of break-ins in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27586/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 184. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a contact name or family liaison person or telephone contact for a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 3 to advise parents of adults with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27537/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a long-term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27585/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. As I believe it is her first time before the Oireachtas committee, I wish her well. Hers is a difficult position. We all understand that, particularly in doing our work here on the Oireachtas committee. I congratulate her and wish her well for the future. To follow the Chairman's question on the Minister's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I take the Chairman's point on the foreign affairs aspect, and I agree with that. The Minister referred to active engagement with those who have returned. Does that mean the Garda is talking to them directly and getting some information? Is that the position on the ground from a justice perspective?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Will it be very damaging if Britain is seen to be opting out of policing and criminal justice co-operation measures?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Minister stated procedural safeguards for children were dealt with at the Council meeting by her in her capacity as a former Minister with responsibility for children's issues. She said in her submission that Ireland had not opted into the proposal, as presented, owing to concerns relating to the function of our legal system. What kinds of concerns have we got about safeguarding children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Mr. O'Gorman and Ms Janning. Mr. O'Gorman said this was strongly supported at the Constitutional Convention and that 85% of the delegates supported it. Mr. O'Gorman said the right to a remedy does not mean that everyone should be able to run to the courts. He mentioned the Irish Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman and the Equality Tribunal. If we bring in the proposals about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Mr. O'Gorman mentioned South Africa and that Justice Albie Sachs, former judge of the South African Constitutional Court, said that the Constitutional Convention recommendation is the golden opportunity for the Government to make this happen. What would Mr. O'Gorman say to the cynical side of me that says that South Africa is still steeped in inequality, poverty and lack of rights for its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: To go back to the point about South Africa, does Mr. O'Gorman not think it undermines his argument?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Mr. O'Gorman thinks it would lead to the prioritisation of resources and bring out the best and most effective-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I will give Mr. O'Gorman the example of an adult with an intellectual disability whose parents, one of whom has dementia, are in their 80s and 90s and for whom a residential place is sought. If a problem arises about getting that place, while doing their usual day jobs in here all Members must approach the Minister and must lobby. Under the situation outlined by Mr. O'Gorman, that person...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: A proper service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I take Mr. O'Gorman's point. However, would such a person with an intellectual disability not have certain legal rights to a service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chairman and I thank Amnesty International for the submission.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 206. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27651/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 63. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support a child care service (details supplied) and protect this vital community service from closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28129/14]