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Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: Are the Taoiseach, the Government and the Minister for Health aware of the huge crisis over the past few days in our health service? Yesterday there were 500 people on trolleys in the accident and emergency departments. The ambulance service is in chaos and cannot answer calls because it does not have enough facilities. Last week when one of my constituents sought an ambulance to take her...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach to bring that information to the attention of the Minister for Health and to tell him to take his head out of the sand and deal with the real issues in our health service.

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Issues (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise this important Topical Issue matter on Aer Lingus and the future of the company. We all have a high regard for Aer Lingus because it is steeped both in Irish economic history and the psyche of every Irish citizen, nationally and internationally. It is an important part of our life and we should not make any apologies for making...

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Issues (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. I am glad Dáil approval is required for any sale under the legislation as Deputies need to have a say on the issue. I ask the Minister to be cautious in respect of those who are advising him. He indicated he will make a decision and bring a recommendation to Cabinet. A previous Government appointed advisers from the financial services sector...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a murder case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5160/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: 161. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding dog fouling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5159/15]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I prefer general.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister and her staff. I refer to the additional €2.5 million being made available for social disadvantage measures under dormant account funding. What measures will that be used for? Has an audit ever been conducted on the impact of these measures in socially disadvantaged areas? Are they working? For example, if DEIS schools are given money, they are audited to...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: The fact that the Minister is seeking to develop new projects means she feels they provide value for money.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Minister said in her opening contribution that the key point is the gross allocation of €2.13 billion, an increase of 6% or €129 million. The strength of the Garda is currently 12,799. As a Minister interested in reform and modernising the police force, what is her target for Garda strength?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: On programme B, working for safer communities, the Minister spoke about services for victims of crime, for which there is a budget of €2.313 billion. What does she have to say to victims and people like me who feel that not enough money is spent on services for the victims of crime? A constituent whose son was shot outside a pub came to my clinic recently. His son, who was an...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have a question on programme D, equality and integration. I welcome the Minister's comments on the number of non-Irish nationals who are getting involved in policing, which is a positive development. I have a question about one section of the new Irish community, the Sikh community. They are very interested in becoming involved in policing but they have their culture and the issue of...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have been approached by members of the Sikh community. They have a very strong reputation internationally regarding policing. They would like to make a contribution. Perhaps the Minister might look at that in the future.

Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on the Customs Bill 2014. I welcome the debate and the legislation. It is important to examine reform and the legislation dealing with customs. I thank the staff who work in customs and commend them on an excellent job, which is thankless at times. They are dedicated public servants who sometimes put their lives at risk to serve...

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: Where is the Minister for Health?

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: He is asleep. There were 500 patients on trolleys again yesterday.

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: Surprise, surprise.

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: Will the assistance be given? I have three cases.

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: We are talking about today.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Disability Act Employment Targets (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: 149. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will reinstate the quota of 3% of persons with a disability employed in the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5239/15]