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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (1 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: 602. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to keep Ireland free of hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42763/15]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this new legislation, the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015. I broadly welcome the debate, although not the Bill itself, as it does not go far enough. The bottom line is that it does not give a statutory right to the implementation of the aftercare plan. After all the talk, experience and damage done to young and vulnerable...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015. I warmly welcome the debate as it gives us all a chance to deal with the whole issue of finance and the urgent need to support our SMEs. By support, I mean sensible, practical support and new ideas and proposals to develop the sector which is already...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I hope the Minister of State was impressed.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State felt a bit left out. Next time, I will ask him to attend as a guest speaker.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: He would be delighted to address my followers. I apologise to the Chair. I am being heckled by the Minister of State. I also brought in Deirdre Smith, the director of the Northside Centre for the Unemployed, who put the unemployed point of view. I listened to the issues raised from the floor that night and many sensible points were made on small matters we could easily address. People...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Injury time.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: We need more democracy.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Why do they want to go on strike then?

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. That is true.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Beaumont needs more beds.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Fire them.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Here we go.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure that the Annelles Ilena, the largest fishing vessel in the world, and the Margiris, the second largest fishing vessel in the world, are in compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, and if independent observers are on-board the two vessels; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 151. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding persons who require transcatheter aortic valve implantation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42081/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who requires long-term care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42202/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (26 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the building of new schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42200/15]

Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this very important debate on the role of credit unions in Irish society. I welcome this discussion and I urge the Government to listen to all sensible proposals put forward tonight and last night. As someone who was brought up in the credit union movement and is steeped in it, I was a founding member of the INTO credit union many years ago and...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: It will be very difficult to follow Deputy Mattie McGrath. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015. I welcome the debate and I broadly welcome the legislation, as it deals with a grave injustice that was done to all those who work in the road haulage industry, a very important cog at the economic heart of this country. Before I go...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Is the Deputy praising the Minister?