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Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: I am sharing time with Deputy Seamus Healy. I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak in this very important debate about the urgent need to do something practical to assist and support patients and staff in our health service. Over the past few weeks, the Independent Alliance has been pushing the major issues relating to the crisis in our health service. At...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance to review the local property tax in order to make it a fairer system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7436/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence regarding mortgage difficulties for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7437/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 124. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Government contracts being given to companies that are registered in tax haven countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7435/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 216. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her proposal to cut overtime in An Garda Síochána will have serious implications in combating violent crimes especially as these crimes are on an increase; her proposals for combating the increase of violent crimes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7438/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Supports (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 251. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to support all children in foster care as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7578/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 267. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 22 March 2016, his views on correspondence regarding non-rostered paramedics with the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 335. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Degos disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7577/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 334. To ask the Minister for Health the way he proposes to stop our exceptionally qualified nurses from leaving the profession due to low pay and inadequate working conditions, particularly newly qualified nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7576/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 433. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review the pay equality issue for all teachers, particularly the recently qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7579/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (20 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 513. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why rickshaws are not regulated as there are concerns for public safety and the loss of income for taxi drivers who are regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7439/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (21 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7933/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (21 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 75. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7943/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for a sports grant by a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/16]

Business of Dáil (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: I join my colleagues in strongly objecting to the Order of Business and particularly the fact that the Dáil is concluding this evening at 6.30 p.m. I agree with my colleagues. I attended the Whips meeting with Deputy Boyd Barrett and I supported him on having a debate on water charges. The whole country is discussing this issue and while it is an important issue there are also other...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to support a matter (details supplied) regarding pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8193/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme and the cuts incurred by the deferred Irish aviation superannuation scheme pensioners (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8481/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 135. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) concerning small and medium enterprises and the minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 231. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the commencement date of this Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8480/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 Apr 2016)

Finian McGrath: 210. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she can further progress a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8191/16]