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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 437. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding anti-social behaviour in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23141/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission Recommendations (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 479. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the multi-party legislation, and the implementation of this important and significant legislation, which addresses collective redress mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23936/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 510. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the correspondence in respect of the Bethany Bereavement Support Group (details supplied) in Dublin 5 and the cancellation of its funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23338/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 661. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding children’s orthodontist services and the cross-Border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23929/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 622. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding residential care in respect of a person who has Prader-Willi syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23655/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 726. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23657/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 745. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the leaving certificate for the ordinary level mathematics examination 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23937/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 882. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the projects which the Government has submitted under the first call for proposals under the connecting Europe facility for transport projects in March 2015. [23340/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (16 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 916. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Bull Island in north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23221/15]

Deaths of Irish students in California: Statements (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Technical Group, I offer my deepest sympathy and support to the families of the young people who died tragically in Berkeley, California. It is a very sad day for their parents and families as well as for Ireland. Our hearts were broken when we heard this story. When the news broke yesterday, the first reaction of many of us, particularly those of us living in the north...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has given consideration to repealing the current legislation dealing with blasphemy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24152/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 176. To ask the Minister for Health whether he is aware of the significant potential loss of nurses in our nursing homes and senior citizens services; the action he will take on this urgent matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24153/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding the Donnycarney centre for senior citizens in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24154/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 178. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24155/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 179. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who requires taxis to get to hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24156/15]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy Mac Lochlainn's comments on this particular issue. As he has said, it is very reasonable and sensible. I welcome the Minister of State to the meeting and I hope she makes some progress on the particular issue.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak about this legislation. I welcome the debate which is part of the broader debate on Dáil reform. There is an urgent need for the Oireachtas to become more relevant to the people, as well as more modern and efficient. In the past four years, in particular, the people have been looking for leadership on this issue, as part of the overall reform...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste is in government.

Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this urgent and important debate on the Children (Amendment) Bill 2015. I warmly welcome the debate because the protection of children, including those in detention, is a major issue for Irish society, particularly if we want a fairer and just society. It is also linked closely with the equality issue and total respect for the rights of all...

Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015. The Government needs to focus on the housing needs of our people. In my own constituency of Dublin Bay North there are 5,000 people on the housing waiting list. We need to build more houses, particularly social housing, and to do so quickly. We also need to deal with the issue of high...