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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Professionals (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 448. To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding regulation of the psychotherapy profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18181/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 478. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the rights of persons with visual impairment to have access to pedestrian pavements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18489/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Children in Care (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 479. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the correspondence (details supplied) regarding claims of mismanagement and a lack of investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect of children in residential care managed by the Health Service Executive. [18502/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 507. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for St. Michael’s House services, Dublin 9, in 2015 and 2016, in order to deal with the consequences for persons who do not receive after-school services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18626/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide funding for intellectually challenged school leavers, and support their families, as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18634/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Quality (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 508. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the high levels of lead in water pipes in an area of the north side of Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18627/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 518. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will campaign for a meaningful annual review of the human rights situation in Columbia at the United Nations and with the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18180/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 526. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any emergency Health Service Executive budget to support adults with Down's syndrome in completing a course (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18688/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided in respect of an education course (details supplied) for adults with Down's syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18687/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Transition Year Selection Process (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence regarding enrolment policy for transition year students, in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18179/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Transition Year Selection Process (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 553. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rights parents and pupils have in appealing a decision made by a school (details supplied). [18633/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 571. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if persons with specific medical needs will be provided with allowances towards their water bills (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18294/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Costs and Controls (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 572. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence from the Irish Property Owners’ Association in respect of the private rental market, and the crisis situation between the shortage of supply and the current level of rents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18295/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 632. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on a sports grant for a local community sports club (details supplied) in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18490/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 633. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a local community sports club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18491/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: 640. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of the internationally recognised importance of Bull Island as a nature reserve and that it has the most designations for any site in the Republic, including as a United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organisation-designated biosphere reserve, as a national nature reserve, as a special protection area under...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014): Second Stage [Private Members] (8 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Durkan, for the opportunity of speaking on this important piece of legislation. I welcome the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014 and I strongly commend Deputy Eamonn Maloney for bringing it before the House. It is a relevant and topical piece of legislation, but is also sensible and practical. Like my colleague, Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, the first...

Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014. I welcome the debate because it is an opportunity to look in detail at the legislation and what is going on in the modern world. In recent weeks, we have seen significant levels of violence in Ireland and internationally. We have seen the kidnapping of children,...

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: They were your charges.

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste is a great revisionist.