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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for non-payment of a jobseeker's allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35302/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding illness benefit sick certification, in order to make the processing of applications more efficient (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35396/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Central Bank of Ireland and a professional licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35546/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to formally recognise the Alliance of Retired Public Servants; to support it on pensions issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 259. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the appropriate supports and interventions in the care of dementia, which affects a significant number of persons and their families, in particular for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35393/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 260. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the application procedures adopted by the Health Service Executive for an elective procedure abroad, to ensure these procedures are in line with the European Union Directive 2011/24/EU (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35394/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a Primary Medical Certificate by a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35544/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 379. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will recognise post-leaving certification courses in order that those attending these courses can receive the same support and assistance as other third level students (detailed supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35392/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 422. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the issues listed in the policy for climate change (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35395/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 462. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support former Aer Lingus workers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35545/15]

Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: Absolutely. We will need them tonight.

Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: I again thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015. Like many colleagues, I welcome the Bill but I also welcome this debate as all Members must promote international trade and investment through judicial co-operation. The legal system is a major part in any democratic society, but it must also have the...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: Like the Minister and housing.

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Minister was probably against the Rising.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will reconsider the pension calculation which was brought in during the austerity period where a person who has worked considerable amount of time with a short break is receiving the same contributions as one who has never worked in their lives (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35085/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 171. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the allocations by the Health Service Executive to services under each of the funding bands in 2015; the amount of money allocated to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35140/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 172. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of agencies allocated funding to provide day services in 2015; the amount of money allocated to them (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35141/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (8 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 213. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider reviewing the current building control regulations, abolishing the self-certification of buildings, providing local authorities with more power to certify buildings, and to enforce planning obligations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35086/15]

Corporate Tax Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on what is locally and internationally an urgent and important debate on tax. Many of us want a tax system that is fair and equitable. I thank and commend Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan, Joan Collins and Boyd Barrett on introducing this motion as we need to have an honest and open debate on tax justice and the requirement for a...