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Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: And a sea wall that is doing our heads in.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I will return to the Bill. I could not resist.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: That was before my time. The Deputy is dead right. It was disgraceful. I believe the previous Government was responsible.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: My apologies. I draw attention to the tourism potential associated with the 80,000 people who come to the country for racing. One needs to look after one's customers if one wants to develop a long-term relationship. Attendance at race meetings is important. Data show growth in both total and average attendance rates of approximately 4% in 2014. However, there is potential for further...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Catherine Murphy is on her way as well.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this legislation. I use the occasion to express my deepest sympathy to Pat Eddery's family on the sad loss of that wonderful and excellent jockey. A great Irish sportsman, he was admired by many throughout the State. He had an amazing record and was recognised internationally. He was crowned champion jockey 11 times. He had...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will exercise restraint on the height of flood walls in areas of beauty and amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39788/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Safety (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that poorly placed lobster pots in Dublin Bay are making sailing dangerous, and could lead to a loss of life; the action he will take regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39787/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why her Department does not accommodate autistic children with different religious backgrounds (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39790/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (11 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 158. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39789/15]

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Durkan, for the opportunity to participate in this urgent debate on the health service and the lack of supports in accident and emergency departments. It is a national scandal that the Government still has not fixed the health service and provided safe and quality service for all of the people. Elderly patients and persons with disabilities are being left...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his response, but I disagree with him and Dublin City Council on this project. The name of the project was very misleading. It was called the Sutton to Sandycove scheme, which received approval in 2013 in an interim works project. It comprised elements of two schemes, one of which was the Dollymount promenade and flood protection project which received An...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the urgent need to address the concerns regarding the wall height at the proposed flood defence project between the Wooden Bridge and Causeway Road in Dublin 3. Last Wednesday night at 7.30 p.m. in Clontarf Castle hotel, more than 600 people attended a public...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: How does the Taoiseach know about the texts?

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: I would like to support my colleague, Deputy Mathews, on the important bankruptcy legislation.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: It is an important issue. When will the Taoiseach roll the Bill out and is it shovel ready?

Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: Put him out.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 115. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcom Turnbull, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39360/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: 116. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr, Justin Trudeau, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39364/15]