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Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this very important motion of confidence in the Government. My criticism will not be personalised but refer to Government policies and its record. This vote will be about overall Government responsibility. It is about competence, leadership and the way our people were being treated in the recent past. That is why I will be...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: What about the respite care grant?

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The respite care grant was cut by 90%.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste wants to spend more.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: That is rubbish.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste is in Government. She should do something.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: People should trust the Independents.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: They are all happy-clappy.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: My God, the Taoiseach sounds like a member of the Opposition.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Now he definitely sounds like one of us.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment and operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47267/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (9 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: 451. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding planning regulation; the enforcement of this regulation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47356/14]

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new Bill. This whole debate has been handled in the most appalling way. There has been gross incompetence, mismanagement, confusion and a complete lack of leadership on the whole affair. On top of this, the people of this country are being hammered again with another stealth tax. Let us have no doubt that this water tax is...

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: That is right.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Government should send Ray Burke to inspect them.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: I was at a protest with the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, in Limerick.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste knows that ordinary Dublin communities are being intimidated by crime but she is doing nothing about it.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: Entire communities are being intimidated.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste is misleading the Dáil. Communities across the northside of Dublin are being intimidated but she is doing nothing about it.