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Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I make no apology for raising this issue.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I will not resume my seat.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: It is outrageous. This is about beds. We need beds.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: That is what we need.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have just raised this on behalf of my constituents. What we need is a solution.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38600/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the setting up of a second Special Criminal Court will assist those awaiting trial, and deal with delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38607/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38606/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Banking Sector (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 180. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support Biobank Trust Ireland in 2015-2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38603/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a matter regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38604/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 210. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the Argentinian Government in its peaceful and democratic quest for sovereignty over the Malvinas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38601/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 211. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the vote of the United Nations on 27 October 2015 in support of a resolution calling for an end to the blockade of Cuba by the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38602/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is no choice in education in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38598/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 249. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reinstate the budget for Traveller accommodation, as there are 1,500 Traveller families living in sub-standard, inadequate and overcrowded conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38599/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on matters (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38597/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I apologise for being delayed. I welcome the representatives of Muintir na Tíre and commend them on their valuable work in the community. I have two short questions. They pertain to the debate on resources and the importance of Garda stations. It is not just a question of having the necessary resources but a question of the management of those resources. This aspect of the debate is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: My second and final question, in respect of which I am open to correction, is on the community text alert issue. Was there an event in recent days in which the text alert was used to apprehend two individuals? Immediately when the word went out that the alleged offenders were in the area, a text went out and a group of people followed them. Could this not lead to a very dangerous, volatile...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I have a final question because a very important aspect was raised. I totally agree with Mr. Cronin's principles and vision on that issue. However, when one talks to people living in an isolated area or some people in an urban area such as the one I represent, where there is massive intimidation and fear, one realises they may have a different view. They say that if somebody is coming in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: We will definitely follow up on these matters if we get back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the members of the RDFRA. Mr. Richardson said there was a great interest in the RDF among the public. Where is the evidence? He said that while 300 joined last year, 200 left and therefore the net gain was 100 RDF members. Where is the evidence that there is significant interest among the public in the RDF?