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Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I hold a completely opposite view and will be opposing the financial resolution before the House. I firmly believe this is both a con job and a revenue-raising exercise.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Treating smokers like lepers, making us go outside into the cold and the rain or hitting us in our pockets will never work. Now many Members want to ban e-cigarettes.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Those who are trying to give up cigarettes use e-cigarettes to help them. The Government needs to wake up and develop a broader health strategy. In the context of the financial resolution, I accept that such a strategy is required, but increasing the price of a packet of 20 cigarettes by 40 cent will not help because all it means is that €7.60 from each sale will go straight into...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Retailers, small businesses, etc., are worried about what is being done. This measure is what I call a "Nidge" tax. The criminal gangs are rubbing their hands together because they are going to make more money from smuggling in cigarettes than they will from bringing in heroin, cannabis or any other drug. The Government needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is a fact, as the Minister should know.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Criminal gangs across Dublin city are up to their necks in the trade in illicit cigarettes and making huge money out of it. This is nothing but a "Nidge" tax.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: This budget should have been about our priorities as a society, one that cares about people, the disabled, children, the unemployed and senior citizens. It should have been about inclusion and spreading extra available resources to the most needy in society. On the ground, I see many people who have been left behind, despite many years of extreme hardship. The Government simply does not...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Election promises.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: What about the working man?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is a nanny state.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Get rid of them.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the pension levy; when this temporary measure will terminate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38968/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the issues raised (details supplied) in relation to the graduate entry medicine loan relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39013/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the claim of further evidence available in relation to an assault case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39012/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on medical cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38965/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38966/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Indemnity Cover (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the removal of indemnity cover in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39014/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 176. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding mental health and additional resources for frontline mental health care services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39034/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 225. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on giving formal recognition to Palestine as a State. [39011/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (14 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 310. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the water charges for different persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38967/14]