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Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: The education (admission to schools) Bill sets out to make the process of school admissions more inclusive, equitable and transparent. Does the Tánaiste agree that we need a process to ensure there is confidence in the junior certificate process?

Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Will she encourage the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to talk to the teachers' unions about protecting the integrity of the junior certificate? We need outside, independent assessment and professionalism, and, above all, we need confidence in the process. I support the Teachers' Union of Ireland, TUI, and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland, ASTI members...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (22 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a compensation scheme to assist victims of violent crimes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3157/15]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Is his name Davy Keogh?

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: That is outrageous.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new and radical legislation, the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill and commend and thank Deputy Peter Mathews on bringing it forward. The Bill sets out a clear vision for the Dáil and, above all, for the people. It is about vision, reform, real democracy and respect...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Take it back. Ring Willie Walsh.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Human rights.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: Have the debt conference over here.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 300. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on a case (details supplied) and the proposed inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3522/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 306. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on a case (details supplied); if she will support the family concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3710/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 318. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on Garda community policing (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3897/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 327. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support the Edenmore Early Education Centre, Dublin 5 with increased investment and a cohesive early childhood education and care strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3711/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding home help service in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3556/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 385. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding accommodation needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3714/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 410. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding respite care in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3894/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Prader-Willi Syndrome which is a severe condition that affects approximately 200 adults and children here is not provided the appropriate funding and services to support parents and family such as the case of family (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Exemptions (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 460. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a student (details supplied) in Dublin 15 with a learning difficulty has been refused a waiver for the leaving certificate when a waiver was provided for the junior certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3557/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (27 Jan 2015)

Finian McGrath: 579. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3922/15]