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Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Members are looking for solutions, not a statement of what the problem is.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: I would like the Tánaiste to answer the question. The Dáil would like her to answer the question.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: She should not tell us what the problem is.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: We all know what the problem is.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Government is ducking and dodging.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: No comment.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: He is a blow-in.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: I wish the Tánaiste and her Government colleagues a very happy and peaceful Christmas. I commend and thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and all the staff who work in the Dáil and its vicinity. On a happier note, to show I am not Mr. Angry all the time, will the Tánaiste join with me in welcoming yesterday’s significant and historic breakthrough in...

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Before I start, I wish the Ceann Comhairle and his staff a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I wish the same to the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, and the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. I hope they enjoy the break. They deserve it, as they have had a rough few weeks in the House.

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Yes - well able to take the heat. I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this new piece of legislation, the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014. Before I go into detail, I wish to say that the penalty points issue is driving many people mad. There is no doubt that there is grave injustice in some cases. This leads me to wonder and ask whether this is just another way of making...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 220. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding conditions governing participation in the GLAS scheme and to achieving relevant EU objectives the reason the date by which traditional hay meadows have to be topped has been moved back to 15 March in view of the AEOS scheme date being 15 April and having regard to land condition in many areas in spring time the change to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 361. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a matter regarding coeliacs and a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48856/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 498. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding a reduction in resource hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49073/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Disability Services Provision (18 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 540. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way persons with impaired mobility are able to find their way in the built up environment of many local authorities; if he will ensure the full implementation of the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49077/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the fact that the Minister is in the Chamber because it is an important issue. This is a major crisis in accident and emergency departments and it is important that the Minister understands that. There is a national emergency. I am not talking up this issue. This has gone on for many years, but in recent days and weeks there has been a massive problem in the accident and...

Topical Issue Debate: Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: The bottom line is that this morning, 298 patients were on trolleys and as the Minister outlined, at 2 p.m. today, there were 217. This is not good enough. We need a lasting solution. We have put forward proposals and part of the solution is that we need to deal with the issue of beds and the issue of resources. We also need to look at the implementation of many of the constructive ideas...

Leaders' Questions (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Action Plan for Jobs (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 23. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the Action Plan for Jobs is being cut each year and high skilled workers are not being followed up having completed various State funded courses, and recruitment for public sector jobs are not targeting those who are on the live register as the information is readily available for the Government on their skills and training experiences;...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 30. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding mortgage interest supplement in respect of persons who are long term unemployed (details supplied); the way she plans on assisting 11,200 persons who are currently on mortgage interest supplement to obtain permanent employment; if she will provide the job creation and mortgage support schemes that the Government proposed to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (14 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 40. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49565/14]