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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: Is Ms Logan of the view that part of the commission's job is to change public attitudes to human rights and equality issues? I would argue that we have a long way to go in this regard, particularly in view of recent events. I refer here to our attitude to members of the Traveller or Roma communities or to how we treat immigrants. We must move forward and change people's attitudes. Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank Ms Logan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Commissioner Designate (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Ms Logan to the committee and I appreciate the fact that, as she points out, her appointment came as the result of an open, transparent and rigorous competition process that was overseen by independent international experts in human rights and equality. This is how all public appointments should be made. How will Ms Logan make an impact? She spoke of austerity measures and the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to see the Minister has accepted that our primary class sizes are the most crowded in the European Union. I strongly believe it is time to reduce them.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: We have to reverse class sizes and plan for a sustainable network of education in schools. There is another important issue. We spend millions every year training young teachers in our colleges of education but then they are forced to emigrate or go to different countries. We must consider that as well. If we employed them and gave them the extra jobs in our schools, they would be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support a reduction in class size. [38016/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I congratulate the Minister on her new portfolio and the Minister of State, Deputy English, on his. A good reforming Minister for Education and Skills will always listen to pupils, teachers and parents to build and plan for the future. Today, I ask the Minister to listen to me and to tell us whether she will support a reduction in class size. This is a major issue for education. One...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: I strongly disagree with the Minister. I accept that her focus must be on dealing with the number of new children starting in our schools, but that ignores the broader point that she has choices in the forthcoming budget. The Government can put money into health and education or into tax breaks for wealthy people. It is not acceptable if that is the kind of budget we get from the Labour...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason, under Section 134 of the Finance Act, 1992 (as amended) and the Vehicle Registration Tax (Permanent Reliefs) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 59 of 1993), a person in County Meath that has applied for transfer of residence on a vehicle is being pursued to pay vehicle registration tax on the said vehicle brought in from the United Kingdom when all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 73. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding assistance to small businesses (details supplied). [38534/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 77. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding money owed to a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding outstanding issues raised by the Stardust victims (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the health and Health Service Executive support services available for the residents of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38498/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 149. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding home help in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38539/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-examine the need for home care in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure all children with a physical and intellectual disability get a quality service in our national and second level schools. [38017/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 224. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38499/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 225. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water charge exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: 226. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38501/14]

Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (7 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: They ran away.