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- Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: There are a couple of Red Coats around here yet.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (23 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: 52. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the Pensions Act 1990 in respect of the Electricity Supply Board Retired Staff Association (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16037/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (23 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason she intends to scrap the Lunacy Act 1871 which has been void since 1922, as per Article 72 of Saorstát Éireann (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16038/15]
- Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this urgent and very important motion on small and medium-sized enterprises, which make a huge contribution to the Irish economy, particularly employment. In the region of 350,000 people are self-employed while 580,000 people work in enterprises with 50 people or less. This is often forgotten about in the broader economic debate....
- Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: It is not showmanship. That is outrageous. This is a real issue.
- Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: I have three short questions. Is the Minister aware that the current proposal to transfer manufacture of the Time Out bar to Poland with the loss of 63 jobs and another 2,500 tonnes from the site threatens the viability of the remaining operation in Coolock? The company's proposal to transfer manufacture of the Time Out bar and the restructuring programme targets 160 jobs to be lost this...
- Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak to this urgent and important debate on the need for a more proactive interagency support in respect of the Cadbury chocolate factory in Coolock. My objective today is to ensure that everything possible is done to prevent future job losses at this plant. Last Friday, I met representatives of the excellent staff at a meeting in Liberty...
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: Is the Taoiseach aware that the Wildlife Act is being breached on the North Bull Island in Clontarf? No hares have been seen on the North Bull Island, which is a beautiful nature reserve, since June 2014.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: The Wildlife Acts. The fact that no hares have been seen and that they are now extinct means that this natural resource in Clontarf is being severely damaged. Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister to consider the idea of restocking the island? I realise people such as Deputy Mattie McGrath have no interest in hares and rabbits, but I have.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach to ensure that the Wildlife Act is not breached. Second, will he restock the island? It is a beautiful island and nature reserve, and we want our hares back.
- Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: Paddy is very confused at the moment.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: That is the script of the Minister of State, Deputy Harris.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: The Labour lads look worried over there.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is trying to make it up as he goes along.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support the Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre, Dublin 5, for 2015 and 2016 as a matter of priority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15993/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the protection of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 with an intellectual disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15994/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (22 Apr 2015)
Finian McGrath: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the Private College Network complaint (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15995/15]