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- Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I have just raised this on behalf of my constituents. What we need is a solution.
- Topical Issue Matters (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Topical Issue Matters (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: It is a scandal. Where is the Minister for Health?
- Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: This Government gave tax cuts to the rich instead of increasing hospital beds, which is an absolute disgrace.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: It is outrageous that a 91 year old man would be left on a trolley for 29 hours. It is happening every single day.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I apologise for being delayed. I welcome the representatives of Muintir na Tíre and commend them on their valuable work in the community. I have two short questions. They pertain to the debate on resources and the importance of Garda stations. It is not just a question of having the necessary resources but a question of the management of those resources. This aspect of the debate is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: My second and final question, in respect of which I am open to correction, is on the community text alert issue. Was there an event in recent days in which the text alert was used to apprehend two individuals? Immediately when the word went out that the alleged offenders were in the area, a text went out and a group of people followed them. Could this not lead to a very dangerous, volatile...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I have a final question because a very important aspect was raised. I totally agree with Mr. Cronin's principles and vision on that issue. However, when one talks to people living in an isolated area or some people in an urban area such as the one I represent, where there is massive intimidation and fear, one realises they may have a different view. They say that if somebody is coming in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Alert Programme: Muintir na Tíre (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: We will definitely follow up on these matters if we get back in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the members of the RDFRA. Mr. Richardson said there was a great interest in the RDF among the public. Where is the evidence? He said that while 300 joined last year, 200 left and therefore the net gain was 100 RDF members. Where is the evidence that there is significant interest among the public in the RDF?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I have concerns about the age limit of 35 from the perspective of the RDF trying to recruit people. I have a strong view that many people aged 25 or under 35 are often very skilled, capable and mature. Is the RDF not missing a vital asset by having this policy?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: We will have to agree to disagree on it. There is one aspect of the RDF with which I am very impressed. The proportion of women is 6% in the PDF, 16.8% in the PDF and 22% in the Naval Service. There is a high interest among women in the RDF compared to the male population. What is going on?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: Are there gender quotas in the RDF?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: Yet look at the record.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Bail Bill 2015: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I have just one question on the broader topic of bail and the rights of victims and broader society. My beef about the bail problem is when violent people with a history of violent crime are out on bail. This is a huge issue for me personally and of massive concern among the public. We do not get it. How do the witnesses respond to that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Bail Bill 2015: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: Can be.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Bail Bill 2015: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: I accept and do not disagree with the point that the court's decision must always be grounded in evidence. My beef - and I represent the view of members of the public - is with the inconsistency that is sometimes evident in bail decisions. I will not identify particular cases but I have experience of cases in which non-violent persons were refused bail while extremely violent persons with...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Bail Bill 2015: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: While I am very much in accord with the sentiments the witnesses have expressed, the bottom line, as far as I am concerned, is the issue of inconsistency. A young garda is dead, a woman is fighting for her life in Beaumont Hospital and a number of children are suffering as a result of the actions of a guy who was out in bail. I am sorry, but I do not get it.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Nov 2015)
Finian McGrath: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38600/15]