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- Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: One cannot even get a trolley in Beaumont, never mind get a bed.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: The comedian.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is the point I am making. It is quite low compared to other capital cities.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is what I want to find out. I attended a convention in the National Convention Centre last night attended by 600 delegates from the tourism industry who told me that they felt very safe in Dublin. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that. They came from all over the world and over the four days in Dublin were expected to spend over €4 million. While having a drink I sussed them...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: I see a figure of €112,000 in funding, topped up with some private funding. Would the restaurant sector or-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: Plus the extra-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is the total revenue for the year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is a very low budget. Having listened to the submission I believe the support from the tourism sector should be stronger because it is a good service for its consumers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Chairman referred to providing services. If I was robbed or mugged walking down O'Connell Street and I reported it to the gardaí, what services would be provided to me?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: In most cases is that given over the phone?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: When one experiences a crisis in a foreign country, accommodation and emotional support are the two immediate needs. Ms Kennedy's organisation provides that service.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is fantastic. Well done.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is a good point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: Under the radar.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome Ms Kennedy and Mr. McPartlan to the committee. I commend their work which is a valuable service. Having listened to the presentation there is huge potential for it being a bigger and more effective service. In her presentation Ms Kennedy said the service had assisted 13,000 tourists since it commenced 20 years ago. How does that compare with other EU capitals - London, Barcelona...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: In Ireland 13,000 people have been affected by some sort of crime or theft. Does that figure jump out at Ms Kennedy or is it low compared to other EU capital cities?
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Finance Act 2001 to comply with the Donegal District Court case of September 2014 (details supplied); and the judgment in the European Court of Justice Case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36082/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Supply (24 Sep 2014)
Finian McGrath: 188. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the first fix scheme in respect of leaking pipes on private homeowners' property; when this scheme comes into effect; if he will clarify what the homeowners with leaking pipes will do in the meantime; if these homeowners will be reimbursed for work that needs to be carried out as a matter of...