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Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: First, I welcome the Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013 and commend my colleague, Deputy Mac Lochlainn, on bringing forward this new legislation because it is important, particularly in the current climate. All Members were elected in 2011, when they made commitments on change and reform of the political system and this is an example from Deputy Mac Lochlainn today of...

Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: I think he is a northsider.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: A new supporter.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: That is correct. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity of speaking to this new Bill, the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014. I welcome the debate on this legislation as we all need to be solid on the core principle of equal treatment between men and women engaged in activity in a self-employed capacity. Before I go into the details of the legislation, it is important to remind...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: They cut a lot more.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter (details supplied) on special needs children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24065/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the continued existence of a long-standing reputable third level education institution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24035/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 117. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24064/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (5 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24066/14]

Leaders' Questions (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: There will be a shake-up over there, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: As usual.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding outstanding money owed to the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23661/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding a pin number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23740/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding second level subject choice and the leaving certificate (details supplied). [23657/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding resolving a broadband problem and the problems with Dublin City Council in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [23823/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Issues (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the rights those on the rental accommodation scheme have when their landlords want them to move out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 116. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23798/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the deferred members of the Irish airline superannuation scheme who have made contributions over 30 years given that it is being annihilated by the trustees of the fund, and make this a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (4 Jun 2014)

Finian McGrath: 238. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will support a family (details supplied) regarding social worker help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23717/14]

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome that. I had intended to raise their case because we have talked to the GPs and understand their situation. It is very difficult. We do not wish to lose high-quality people so we must ensure they are supported. We understand the costs they have in terms of administration and so forth. When I visit my GP, his clinic sometimes resembles the very busy clinic of a backbench Deputy....