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Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014: Motion (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this motion on the proposed terms of reference for the commission of investigation. I am also a member of the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality and I took a completely different view from my colleagues on recent events involving the Garda, the resignation of the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice and...

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: The councillors will love that.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: Paddy wants to know.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach will tell us on 24 May.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I remind the Government not to forget the leaks.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: They will know on 24 May.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: This is just like the HSE.

Other Questions: Employment Rights Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I will look after the unemployed of Dublin Bay North.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am glad to hear the Minister say he is open to it because we all agree that job creation is a key priority. My question concerns the long-term unemployed. We must accept the reality that these 100,000 people have been forgotten. Market-based initiatives will not deal with many of the long-term unemployed. It is great to see jobs coming in, particularly for highly educated people, but we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: My focus is on the other measures. I accept the Minister's point. This experiment was tried in 1994 in areas like Finglas, Blanchardstown and Clonmel. It ended up creating in the region of 1,000 jobs in the community and voluntary sector. At the end of it, more than 500 people got real jobs and exited long-term unemployment. These are the other measures and we must focus on these issues....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 100. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will implement Social Justice Ireland’s part-time job opportunities programme that could create 100,000 part-time jobs. [17469/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Job Creation (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: With regard to the issue of job creation, will the Minister implement Social Justice Ireland’s part-time job opportunities programme, which could create in the region of 100,000 jobs? Is the Minister open to new ideas in regard to job creation? This is very important because there seems to be a mindset in this country at present that focuses on high quality, high education jobs while...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the due date on the local property tax as many families are finding it hard after Christmas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17433/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 196. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a tax demand in respect of a nursing home bill query (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17752/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding project math and dyslexic students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17429/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17434/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 295. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide the contact name, number, office and so on of an official or staff who can advise small businesses on the northside of Dublin on the way to access funds on issues like EII, SCS, RSA, FED, VAT and PRSI in the Dublin 3, 5, 9, 13 and 17 areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17431/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 341. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent supplement allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17595/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Levels (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views regarding the latest employment figures, that long-term unemployment is much higher here than it is in the Nordic countries such as Sweden and Denmark. [17468/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 405. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the amendment of building control laws which came into effect on 1 March 2014 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17496/14]