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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: I wish to make a couple of points. First, I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their excellent submission. I agree with my colleague, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl, that members value the Reserve Defence Forces and it is recognised across all the political parties. However, when one gets down to the nuts and bolts of this debate, it pertains to value for money. My initial reaction,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: That leads onto my second question. Basically, Mr. Cooney has indicated there is a huge cost issue. The next question I had intended to ask was on the overall cost of the Reserve Defence Forces. What is the current approximate cost in this regard and what is its cost-effectiveness?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: The current cost in 2014 is €1.3 million to the taxpayer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Yes, that is the figure I was seeking.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: As a layperson, that figure is far lower than I would have thought.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: I refer to the point made about how the reservists may be required to take up to four days in annual leave to meet simple administrative requirements and the submission then referred to using up 60% of reservists' statutory annual leave. There are two points this regard. First, from the management point of view, it obviously is a way for it to try to save some money. Is there another...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Mr. Cooney referred earlier to the deficiencies in the records and administration associated with the Reserve Defence Force. Perhaps he would elaborate on the deficiencies in that regard.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: There is another issue highlighted in the submission about which I am very uncomfortable. I am very supportive of the Reserve Defence Force. On the issue of structural conflict between the terms "Defence Forces" and "Reserve Defence Force", as a taxpayer I see both as our Defence Forces. I do not like to see distinctions between organisations. All Defence Forces personnel represent the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reserve Defence Force Reorganisation: RDFRA (12 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: It is a bit like being a councillor.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. It is outrageous.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: Burn the bondholders.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: When will you fix them? You have spent three and a half years talking about them.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: They have boiled it for ten years.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Equal Opportunities Employment (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: 36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the employment options available for persons (details supplied) with a physical disability. [43612/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Equal Opportunities Employment (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the options available for persons (details supplied) with a physical disability who has done many courses or training and now want a job; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43613/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Smuggling (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the current rate of illicit tobacco here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43615/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ground Rents Payments (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: 108. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding ground rent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43657/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ground Rents Payments (13 Nov 2014)
Finian McGrath: 124. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a management company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43656/14]