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Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak about this new legislation, the Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill. I will be giving a minority view but it is a view that should be listened to also. When I first heard of this new legislation, I was annoyed at the intellectual arrogance of some of the anti-smoking brigade. The reason for my...

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: -----and deal with the issue. Cigarettes are being sold illegally throughout this State, costing the Exchequer hundreds of millions of euro. Violent criminal gangs now find it easier to deal in the illegal cigarette trade rather than in cocaine and heroin. That is a reality. The Minister can check that with Customs and Excise officials and the Garda. 6 o’clock That is another...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason, under Section 134 of the Finance Act, 1992 (as amended) and the Vehicle Registration Tax (Permanent Reliefs) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 59 of 1993), a person in County Meath that has applied for transfer of residence on a vehicle is being pursued to pay vehicle registration tax on the said vehicle brought in from the United Kingdom when all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 73. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding assistance to small businesses (details supplied). [38534/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 77. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding money owed to a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding outstanding issues raised by the Stardust victims (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the health and Health Service Executive support services available for the residents of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38498/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding home help in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38539/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-examine the need for home care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure all children with a physical and intellectual disability get a quality service in our national and second level schools. [38017/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 224. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38499/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 225. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water charge exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 226. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38501/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Ms Logan to the committee and I appreciate the fact that, as she points out, her appointment came as the result of an open, transparent and rigorous competition process that was overseen by independent international experts in human rights and equality. This is how all public appointments should be made. How will Ms Logan make an impact? She spoke of austerity measures and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Is Ms Logan of the view that part of the commission's job is to change public attitudes to human rights and equality issues? I would argue that we have a long way to go in this regard, particularly in view of recent events. I refer here to our attitude to members of the Traveller or Roma communities or to how we treat immigrants. We must move forward and change people's attitudes. Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank Ms Logan.

Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Deputy McNamara might join Fianna Fáil.

Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Clare Daly. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014. This is an important debate as many complex issues are covered in the Bill. We must get this right, respect the rights of the person and ensure there is no question of exploitation. We must be vigilant when it comes to trafficking...

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Like the Minister of State before the last election. He was Mr. Angry in Dublin North Central.

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: The opinion poll is going to the Tánaiste’s head.