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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I congratulate all the new Ministers. I think this is the first time we got an opportunity to wish the Tánaiste well. It is a very important day and a great day for the new Ministers and their families. Regardless of our political differences, and I have strong political differences with many of them, it is always a great honour to be elected to this House but also to be nominated by...

Other Questions: One-Parent Family Payments (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Social Protection not to allow the 27% cut to the lone-parent allowance in July as this will lead to more families and children in poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30948/14]

Other Questions: One-Parent Family Payments (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for her response. I also congratulate her and wish her well in her new portfolio. I also wish my former city council colleague, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, all the best and congratulate him on his appointment as Minister of State. It is a great day for his family and all his friends and I wish him well in the future. To be honest, I know he will have a good feel for...

Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I have two tickets. I want my money back.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach for an update on the noise nuisance Bill, which is an issue that has emerged in many communities, particularly for families living in blocks of apartments as a result of the Celtic tiger who often have to deal with anti-social neighbours and major noise emanating from other apartments.

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes:— the vital role people with a disability play in Irish society; — that 45% of people with disabilities experienced income poverty; — that 36% of people with a disability experienced basic deprivation; — that as 85% of working-age disability is acquired and households headed by people with a disability are twice as likely...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: I have tabled this motion to highlight the urgent need to protect the rights of people with disabilities as citizens of this State and to propose sensible solutions to the difficulties being experienced in providing quality services to all people with disabilities. This motion, which contains a new and radical proposal to "appoint a senior Minister with a dedicated responsibility for...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: Correct.

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Marching Season (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the residents of Ardoyne, Belfast on the issue of sectarian parades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30951/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise, at EU and UN level, the matter of women and children being killed by US drones in Pakistan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30954/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the loss of a teacher and special needs assistant in respect of a school (details supplied). [31393/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will not cut the teaching staff at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31395/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Appeals Tribunal (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 347. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 1 July 2014, if he will respond to further information provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30950/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 372. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the Irish airlines superannuation scheme pension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30952/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 389. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31313/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 420. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding social welfare grants or financial assistance with burial costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31661/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 438. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on proposals (details supplied) from the Irish Postmasters Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 440. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding broadband and proper mobile phone coverage for the village of Dromineer, Nenagh, County Tipperary (details supplied) [31316/14]