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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 472. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of explicit notifications he has received under section 41 of the Garda Síochána Act over the past three years. [17430/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 474. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is a significant delay in the Garda vetting process (details supplied); [17505/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 480. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter regarding fixed charges (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 481. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a matter regarding victims' issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17601/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 548. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding available to a child care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17428/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 622. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding invasive ventilation at home in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 677. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider including Claremorris, County Mayo in the TEN-T network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17274/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 678. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for sports capital grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17275/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 693. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on the matter in relation to the transfer of taxi plates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17502/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 708. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the lack of notice of the deadline for the transfer of taxi plates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18059/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 702. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an indirect discrimination practiced by a motor insurance company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17723/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (15 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 704. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position of the Irish aviation superannuation scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) on the north side of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17890/14]

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I did not want to steal someone else's lines.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: Of course not. Unlike the Minister, I am not the sensitive type. I welcome the Bill and this debate. I commend Deputy Stephen Donnelly on his introduction of this legislation and I thank him for raising this important issue. I note that the Minister is here this morning to contribute to the debate, even though from his introductory remarks it seems he is having a bad hair day. I do not...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: He is a sensitive soul.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am an independent candidate, as the Minister knows very well. The expression will also be specified with regard to the candidate on all ballot papers and notices. This regulation is based on the premise that "non-party" on the ballot paper indicates adequately that a person does not belong to a political party. There are no proposals for legislative change in this regard. This is what...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I welcome the debate as it provides all of us with an opportunity to constantly examine and reform our electoral system, both nationally and at local government level. I welcome the Bill as a disqualification should not apply for election to the National Parliament or European Parliament, as in the case of 18...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I was referring to the Minister of State's colleagues in government. Let us move away from the monarchists for a while and get back to building a democratic, inclusive republic which respects all our citizens, including Independent candidates. That is a very important reform that should be put down. Some of us have checked up on this issue on the legal side. The Electoral (Amendment) Act...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Stanley should be careful. We all hear that.