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Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: Tell us about the respite care grant.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: That is rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: In the meantime, they need a few bob.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 122. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to implement the Employment and Social Innovation Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12548/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will commit to the enactment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 during the lifetime of this Government, as set out in the programme for Government 2011; the timeframe for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which Ireland signed eight years ago (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 181. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a waiting list for an appointment with a paediatrician in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12497/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 184. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12372/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 185. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide support in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [12386/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (26 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 199. To ask the Minister for Health if he will prioritise the prevention, treatment and aftercare for meningitis and septicaemia patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12547/15]

High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this very important piece of legislation. I warmly welcome the High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill. I commend Deputy Broughan on introducing the Bill to the House. I will always work with someone who believes in fair play, proper wages and conditions and also to do something about inequality in society, in particular in the constituency Deputy...

An Bille um an gCearthrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Síocháin agus Neodracht) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Peace and Neutrality) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak to this very important legislation and I welcome the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Peace and Neutrality) Bill. As well as having the broader debate on neutrality, we can consider the tone and content of the legislation, which is basically about saving lives and preventing the death and destruction of people throughout the...

Residential Mortgage Interest Rates: Motion [Private Members] (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Residential Mortgage Interest Rates: Motion [Private Members] (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak to this important and urgent debate on variable rate mortgage holders in Ireland. I commend Deputy Michael McGrath for tabling this motion which deals with the issue head-on. We have to focus on the issue for the 320,000 variable rate mortgage holders as they are the forgotten customers and need and deserve fairness. They also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 376. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence regarding allegations of Garda intimidation and harassment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12870/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 392. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the general scheme of the criminal justice Bill (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13085/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 483. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the treatment of periods of cover for children and parents, where health insurance premiums are paid on their behalf by either their parents or another adult, including a spouse, if any penalties apply to dependants in the event of the policyholder passing away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13055/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Speech and Language Therapy (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 574. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 11 March 2015 and subsequent correspondence (details supplied) concerning specific speech and language impairment support in the Dublin North East area, her views on concerns regarding the range of speech and language support available to many families; her plans to address this matter; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Internet Safety (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 690. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will support the 30 recommendations in the O'Neill report, in respect of online abuse and the protection of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13086/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (31 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: 712. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Ulster Bus has been awarded licences for certain routes, such as the Buncrana to Derry route, and that Ulster Bus is subsidised by the United Kingdom Government, the measures that have been put in place to ensure fair competition for private Irish bus operators not in receipt of any subsidy or State aid; and if...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should call them in.