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Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this very important Private Members' debate on credit unions and their role in Irish society. I must declare a vested interest in this issue, as I was one of the founder members of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, INTO, credit union, of which I am very proud. I rate very highly the credit union movement, which has played...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014. This is an important debate because criminal justice issues are very relevant in the modern world, which sadly seems to be deteriorating. Human life now appears to be very cheap. One can now get gunned down on the streets of Dublin for owing €500 or €1,000 to some...

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I warmly welcome the debate on low pay as we all need to do something about low pay in this country and stop people being exploited. It is not good for the person, families or society. We need solid action on low pay. It is not good for economic growth or spending in the wider society. When I hear the talk about the so-called recovery and the end of austerity, I ask why so many people are...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: Which one?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: Sorry, there was confusion there with my colleague, Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: I refer to the health and social care professionals Bill. Is the Taoiseach aware that there are major concerns at Prosper Fingal services in Swords and St. Michael's House services in regard to services for people with disabilities for the summer months of July and August? Will he raise this issue with the Minister, because it is very important that these services are up and running during...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: The name of the legislation is the health and social care professionals Bill.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: Put Deputy Jerry Buttimer into NAMA.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the debate on the re-introduction of public banking, and the need for alternative to private profit maximising commercial banks which control the credit supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25402/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 148. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will review company law following the Clerys crisis for staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25407/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 147. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware of the consequences of the inclusion of the investor state dispute settlement mechanism in the transatlantic trade and investment partnership agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25403/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 172. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the case of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25404/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Noise Pollution (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 173. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the concerns of residents in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25405/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Constitutional Amendments (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the blasphemy law was brought in without a referendum but a referendum is required to change it; if it is, in fact, necessary to hold a referendum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25410/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 175. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25411/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Bereavement Support (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 199. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding support for families of persons who have committed suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25399/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 200. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a court report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25409/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason services (details supplied) at Saint Michael's House are being cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25401/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an assessment to qualify for a reader for the leaving certificate in 2015 in respect of a pupil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25408/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence regarding a football club (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25406/15]