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Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be back.

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: She will be back, too.

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Minister will be back, I heard.

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: I warmly welcome the introduction of the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 as we all need to be part of the reform agenda. We also need to root out corruption in public life and public office, following the economic crash, the banking crisis and other scandals in the past few years which have damaged public life. It is also important that we put forward our own new ideas to develop...

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: During the week it was sugar.

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: For years I have been listening to them giving out about smokers. Last week we heard we should not have a drink because they were giving out about the impact of alcohol on health. The new risk the other day was posed by sugar which we should not be eating. I give up. It smacks of the nanny state gone mad, but that is life. To return to the issue before us-----

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: -----it is important to have regulation, but the message I want to get across is that we should not over-regulate. Let us not get carried away by the nanny state brigade around this House. I met a doctor last week who gave me plenty of advice on different medical issues. He said much of the information coming from the so-called medical profession was inaccurate. I will go down that road...

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: To return to the Mahon tribunal and the issue of regulation which is important, the tribunal concluded that merely requiring the identification of conflicts of interest was not sufficient to control the risk of corruption which they presented. Consequently, several of its recommendations sought to further regulate such interests. In this respect, it recommended that public officials be...

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: Do not worry; I am not like that. It is important, however, that those who work in local authorities respect the councillors elected by the people. I welcome this important legislation which forms part of the reform agenda. It is very good for the country and politics, although I know that some of my colleagues will bring forward amendments to it. It is, however, an important...

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should give Bernard more time.

Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: Be sure to do so.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: We want to see a proper process.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: That is right.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: That is not right.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to support a matter (details supplied) regarding grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2492/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: 134. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding the treatment of a person (details supplied) in a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2491/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to support a matter (details supplied) regarding an initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2490/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Representations (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to support a matter (details supplied) regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2487/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Applications (20 Jan 2016)

Finian McGrath: 167. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to support a family (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a major housing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2488/16]