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Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Justin, Bridget and Lianne. Mr. Moran said the rights of older persons were not effectively protected in our current human rights infrastructure and that a new international convention on the rights of older people would go a long way towards fixing this. How does one move from the convention, and its principles and ideals, to practical support for older people on the ground? We...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: It is all very well to have United Nations and other conventions on it but we must have the practical results of those conventions on the ground so that our older people see those services as a right. That is the problem I have with many organisations. Returning to the second question on institutional elder abuse, I have come across this recently in my local constituency. From Age Action's...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: Does Mr. Moran have up-to-date figures on institutional abuse?

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: Perhaps they could be sent to the clerk.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: I wish to put a question to Ms Bridget Sleap, who said ageism is a harmful social norm. She talked about exclusion and marginalisation but I would go one step further and say that ageism and the damage it does to older people and senior citizens shortens their lifespan. I know many former colleagues, from my previous life as a school teacher, who retired after 40 years service and within a...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: Ms Murphy spoke about respect, and how older people were treated in the past and how they are treated today. I think the situation has deteriorated badly and there is a lack of compassion and support among broader society for many older people. Some of the situations we discovered in terms of human interaction would not have happened to older people 30 years ago. I think it has got worse....

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: The poorest countries in South America or Africa have more supports and services for the elderly than some of the so-called rich, affluent western countries. That is the reality.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: Once one reaches 60.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Older People: Discussion (9 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: I commend the witnesses. This has been a good debate. It is a pity that it is not being held in the Dáil Chamber, as many ideas have been floated at this meeting. All politicians agree that older people's trump card is the power of voting. Every Deputy is conscious of the fact that many older people are guaranteed to use that power. As their representatives, the witnesses should...

Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: What about the Minister for Health?

Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: He is a man of the land. He knows what he is talking about.

Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: No better man.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: We need more northside bands.

International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this debate, as we have all seen the huge international crisis with people fleeing their homes in Syria, Iraq, Libya and throughout the Middle East. To make matters worse, some western governments want to bomb more, kill more innocent people, destroy people's homes and completely destroy innocent lives with their aerial bombings, which ignore the reality on the ground. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for re-instatement, following retirement on grounds of ill-health, with prior notice granted since 2004; the legislation, rules and procedures under which they were granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44563/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications for re-instatement, following retirement on grounds of ill-health, with prior notice granted since 2004; the legislation and rules or procedures under which they were granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44558/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 88. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for re-instatement, following retirement on grounds of ill-health, with prior notice granted since 2004; the legislation, rules and procedures under which they were granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44561/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 105. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications for re-instatement, following retirement on grounds of ill-health, with prior notice granted since 2004; the legislation, rules and procedures under which they were granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44551/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for non-payment of area aid under the young farmers scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo, if he will re-examine this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44635/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of applications for re-instatement, following retirement on grounds of ill-health, with prior notice granted since 2004; the legislation, rules and procedures under which they were granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44555/15]