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Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Stand down now, Deputy Lyons.

Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on the housing crisis. All Members of the House will be aware of the recent increase in the number of families in need of housing. The motion, tabled by the Technical Group, in highlighting the crisis also proposes sensible solutions to resolve the issue. It is important that this be acknowledged. There has been much talk...

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste did a U-turn.

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Fine Gael supported it.

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Daft economics.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 5. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of extra revenue that is being spent collecting litter from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter at locations around Dublin city. [19725/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: How much extra revenue has been spent collecting litter from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter at locations around Dublin city? There is an horrific amount of litter in some areas and it is a major issue. Irresponsible people are destroying our environment and communities, as well as damaging small businesses. Does the Minister accept that the privatisation of this bin...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I accept the point that responsible waste disposal is up to everybody and it must be their own responsibility, but the reality is that a certain section of society is not accepting any responsibility. I was in a part of my constituency yesterday where black bags are being dumped on the road beside shops and other small businesses. A lot of this rubbish is coming from rented accommodation in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: In the first part of his reply, the Minister mentioned a figure for extra funding to ensure that enforcement is carried out.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Yes but the Minister mentioned a figure.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I must have picked it up wrongly. I am sorry.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce more dog waste bags in public places in view of the fact that dog litter is a major problem. [19724/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: Will the Minister provide more dog waste bags in public places, in view of the fact that dog litter is now a major problem? In recent weeks candidates have been canvassing in the local elections. Incidentally, there is an excellent candidate, Councillor Damian O'Farrell, running in the Clontarf ward.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: We hear about water charges and household charges, but dog litter is another issue that is under the radar. Many parents with young families are very concerned about the amount of dog litter in our parks and on our footpaths. They are afraid to let their children out to play on the greens or to walk along the paths. This is a very serious issue so will the Minister do something about it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response but the message I am getting in the area is that there are insufficient resources, an issue that is often brushed under the carpet. There are probably very well behaved dogs in Kilkenny and Tullaroan-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: -----and perhaps some of them are very posh dogs, but does the Minister accept that this is a major health issue, particularly for families with young children? I accept that it is up to the dog owners to be responsible. I have seen three types of dog owners. There are the responsible ones, the irresponsible ones and the ones who pretend to be responsible. The responsible owners pick up...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: He is working very hard.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is a dog's life.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding local property tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19780/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: 70. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide more stability for those on community employment schemes who are being moved on despite a need in particular service. [19755/14]