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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak on this new piece of legislation, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill. I welcome this important debate, as we must be vigilant about human rights and protect our citizens at all times. This Bill is relevant to what has happened in recent weeks, as we have regularly seen the rights of people being trampled on, whether the...

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, is for the birds.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Places (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a course in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16807/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 275. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the actions she will take to stop the discrimination by private landlords against rent allowance tenants as they are ending up homeless and on the housing waiting lists and unable to get a home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16118/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 286. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the actions she will take under existing legislation to stop landlords discriminating against rent allowance tenants as many are facing eviction and will end up homeless. [16117/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 287. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to set out the position regarding rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16127/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 352. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding breed-specific legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16120/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 381. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if old lead pipes have to be replaced under an EU scheme when Irish Water are installing meters; if there are any Health and Safety issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 423. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the recording of calls at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16119/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 471. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the 1916 commemoration at Arbour Hill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Equality Issues (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 523. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will support the rights of Roma children as a matter of priority. [16077/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 638. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a family (details supplied) regarding a broken wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support the 15,776 children waiting for speech and language assessment. [16456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 640. To ask the Minister for Health if senior citizens have to declare savings in credit unions or banks when renewing medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16458/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 690. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16820/14]

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: This mantra comes out every now and again, and I listened to it again last night. What I am saying is that the Government is in power for three years now. It has a chance to do something and it should do it. There are not that many people involved and it is possible to subdivide the homeless and housing crises into priority issues. We have to prioritise the people who have no homes and...

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important debate on the issue of housing, homelessness and social housing. The issue is very complex as well as being a shortage of homes and houses. We need to focus on the neediest in our society. I would put the focus on those who have no home, flat or apartment. We need to get these people into a stable environment. As a former full-time...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on concerns expressed that section 10(b) of the Finance Act 2012 discriminates against a disabled person; the exemption issue in local property tax; if he will amend it as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15855/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason there is no property tax exemption for disabled families who adapt their homes for their disabled family members; and if he will amend the legislation to facilitate this matter. [15727/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Schemes (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the Raising and Giving project which mobilises students to get active in their communities (details supplied). [15758/14]