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- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: It is "Irish Water: The Movie".
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste should look at the old clips from when she was opposed to water charges.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: Like the Minister of State before the last election. He was Mr. Angry in Dublin North Central.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: The opinion poll is going to the Tánaiste’s head.
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Clare Daly. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014. This is an important debate as many complex issues are covered in the Bill. We must get this right, respect the rights of the person and ensure there is no question of exploitation. We must be vigilant when it comes to trafficking...
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: Deputy McNamara might join Fianna Fáil.
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: 56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress of Clanmoyle flood alleviation scheme phase two; if funding is in place to complete Clanmoyle flood alleviation scheme phase (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38645/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (9 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: 250. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the issues raised concerning the request for personal public service numbers, water default charges and more (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38736/14]
- Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak about this new legislation, the Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill. I will be giving a minority view but it is a view that should be listened to also. When I first heard of this new legislation, I was annoyed at the intellectual arrogance of some of the anti-smoking brigade. The reason for my...
- Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: -----and deal with the issue. Cigarettes are being sold illegally throughout this State, costing the Exchequer hundreds of millions of euro. Violent criminal gangs now find it easier to deal in the illegal cigarette trade rather than in cocaine and heroin. That is a reality. The Minister can check that with Customs and Excise officials and the Garda. 6 o’clock That is another...
- Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Workplace Relations Bill 2014. I welcome the debate, as we need to improve the quality of life for all workers in the State. I will support and welcome any serious reform proposals given that we all got elected in the last general election on the whole issue of reform and change of modern Irish society. I welcome that representatives of...
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: Regarding No. 64, does the Taoiseach share my major concerns about a nuclear plant, costing £16 billion, that is proposed to be located 250 km from our coast?
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: There is a major public safety issue.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: No. 64, the energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. My major concern-----
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: -----is about a £16 billion nuclear plant that is about to be built just 240 km off the Irish coast.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: This is not acceptable. It is absolutely-----
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: A lot of people have major concerns about this and we need action. I would like the Taoiseach to respond.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: The energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Minister of State, Deputy Humphreys will be gone by teatime.