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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 401. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if progress has been made regarding the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28043/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 508. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card renewal that was rejected in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28118/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 509. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding alcohol abuse here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28119/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 516. To ask the Minister for Health the most recent figures on waiting lists for persons with a physical and intellectual disability; and the number that are waiting for day care residential and respite places. [28194/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Jul 2014)

Finian McGrath: 602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Taxi Regulation Act 2013; when it will be reviewed; his plans to deal with taxi driver safety following recent assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27860/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 206. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27651/14]

Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which I welcome. I also welcome what is an important debate. I feel strongly that we need change and reform. We must constantly be vigilant and efficient when dealing with our financial services. We have to learn from the huge mistakes of the past and bring a bit of common sense and professionalism into our financial services,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Mr. O'Gorman thinks it would lead to the prioritisation of resources and bring out the best and most effective-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I will give Mr. O'Gorman the example of an adult with an intellectual disability whose parents, one of whom has dementia, are in their 80s and 90s and for whom a residential place is sought. If a problem arises about getting that place, while doing their usual day jobs in here all Members must approach the Minister and must lobby. Under the situation outlined by Mr. O'Gorman, that person...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: A proper service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I take Mr. O'Gorman's point. However, would such a person with an intellectual disability not have certain legal rights to a service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chairman and I thank Amnesty International for the submission.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach is waffling again and not answering the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Mr. O'Gorman and Ms Janning. Mr. O'Gorman said this was strongly supported at the Constitutional Convention and that 85% of the delegates supported it. Mr. O'Gorman said the right to a remedy does not mean that everyone should be able to run to the courts. He mentioned the Irish Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman and the Equality Tribunal. If we bring in the proposals about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Mr. O'Gorman mentioned South Africa and that Justice Albie Sachs, former judge of the South African Constitutional Court, said that the Constitutional Convention recommendation is the golden opportunity for the Government to make this happen. What would Mr. O'Gorman say to the cynical side of me that says that South Africa is still steeped in inequality, poverty and lack of rights for its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: To go back to the point about South Africa, does Mr. O'Gorman not think it undermines his argument?

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Government must deliver.

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak about the Bill. I represent a constituency that has many current, former and retired airport staff. My agenda in this debate will always be to preserve and create employment but also to treat people with respect and dignity, particularly the former workers and pensioners whose voices must be heard in the debate and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Justice and Home Affairs Council: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: Will it be very damaging if Britain is seen to be opting out of policing and criminal justice co-operation measures?