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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 137. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will examine the Garda Síochána districts and divisional headquarters that do not have closed-circuit television cameras installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33782/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 138. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide funding for the purchase of unmarked vehicles for the Garda Síochána dog unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33783/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 182. To ask the Minister for Health to support the funding of personal assistant services for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33778/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 158. To ask the Minister for Health to clarify the number of front-line emergency ambulances aged 12 years and over which are still in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33663/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 183. To ask the Minister for Health to support a matter (details supplied) regarding a child on the autism spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33779/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has plans to meet the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. John Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33658/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 198. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will clarify the number of Irish embassies currently without an ambassador; the length of time each post has been vacant; when he will fill these vital posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33659/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to the Exchequer of increasing the capitation grant to primary and post-primary schools by 2%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33784/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 243. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to have a recruitment drive for Dublin Fire Brigade before the end of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33662/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to meet the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33664/15]

Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: I warmly welcome the debate and I will be strongly supporting the motion. What I want most to happen as a result of this debate is for action to be taken to address the housing crisis. For years we have seen under-investment in social housing. We also have seen the reality that 5,000 people State-wide are living in emergency accommodation, with an estimated 2,298 people living in emergency...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: Is this the point to comment on the broader Bill?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: It is appropriate that we commend all involved in the broader issue, in particular, the referendum on 22 May. This was an historic day. During the period leading up to the referendum, I thought the debate was very good. It was open and honest, at times it was very moving. It is important to say that. We have many differences in politics but there was a broad consensus across all classes...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: They are not shovel ready.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: No, they cannot.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: He is only on the one planet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank Mr. Kirrane and Mr. Costello for updating us on the situation. We all have major concerns about the slaughter over the past few months and those people in Syria and other conflict areas who are looking for accommodation. Across all parties, we all have a moral, international and legal duty to support these people. I strongly support any measures to help the refugees and people in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: In respect of the resettlement, relocation and family reunification programme, would it be envisaged that Kurds or Syrians living in Ireland would request that their families who live in dire situations be given some priority because they already live and work here, have set up their own businesses, and it would not cost the Exchequer much provided that these families qualify as coming, for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: Mr. Kirrane said in his presentation: “The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and the City and County Managers will lead on providing accommodation for persons granted refugee status”. Given the current situation in this country, a red light will go on in the heads of many public representatives and councillors when they hear that these people will "lead...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Finian McGrath: My problem is that they will be stuck there.