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National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this legislation. I welcome the Bill, which gives us an opportunity to debate the arts, culture and the National Concert Hall. Many people often ignore the great work being done in the arts, the number of people employed therein, how the arts lift the country's spirit, and their significant financial contribution to the...

National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: No, although I brought a choir there once. I will get back to that one in a second. I strongly agree with the Minister's statement that the concert hall is "a major cultural asset". It is a beautiful place to go. I like its seats, its parking and its facilities. I would like to inform Deputy Ó Fearghaíl that as part of the Breaking the Cycle initiative, we brought our school...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway, whose single farm payment is below €100 in total, and who has been notified that he will not receive the basic payment going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/15]

Deaths in Tunisia: Expressions of Sympathy (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Technical Group and Independent Deputies, I offer my deepest sympathy to the families of all of those massacred on the beaches of Tunisia. Last week in the Dáil, we all mourned our young students in Berkeley and now today we must pay our respects to more Irish families whose members died abroad. However, this time it was not an accident. This time it was a deliberate...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: Paddy wants to know.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: What about the home tax?

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: Start with the respite care grant.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Loans (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 236. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited and the selling-off of loans to a company that has a conflict of interest with the corporation; if there are any immediate plans to regulate vulture funds companies that buy up mortgage loans from the Irish Nationwide Building Society; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Staff (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 262 of 16 June 2015, his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding outsourcing to a third-party service provider by an Irish bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25877/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 318. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine that the regulatory body responsible for the welfare of animals be in a position, in particular, to investigate allegations of animal abuse such as mistreatment of race horses prior to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, given that the horse racing industry has a long tradition with an international integrity to uphold; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 364. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason key evidence concerning the death of a person (details supplied) has not been made available to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the family and their legal counsel, in view of the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26004/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Freedom of Information Requests (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 385. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a freedom of information request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25685/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 412. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a knee operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25761/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the position concerning taxi rank facilities at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25762/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 462. To ask the Minister for Health the benefits of breastfeeding as part of the public health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26254/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 463. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding full-time supported residential care in respect of a person (details supplied) who has an intellectual disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26255/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 490. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26426/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Tours (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 509. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school trips in respect of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25875/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (30 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 613. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to support low-income families with their urgent housing needs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25878/15]

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have been saying it for the past four years.