Results 11,541-11,560 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy cannot raise that matter during Leaders' Questions.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: There are no points of order during Leaders' Questions.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: What did I say?
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy must have-----
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: Yes or no?
- Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: Has the Minister for Social Protection confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality? Yes or no?
- Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the Protected Disclosures Bill 2013. This debate is important in the overall debate on reform which is seriously needed. When discussing the Bill, we need to ensure at all times that the public good is served and that the interests of citizens are protected. Any whiff of corruption or malpractice needs to be rooted out of society - in private...
- Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: They are no good.
- Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking in this important debate on flooding and the urgent need to do something for all the families affected by the recent floods. In recent weeks we all have seen the horrific consequences of flooding. First, my heart goes out to all the families and individuals who suffered and had their homes badly damaged or destroyed in the recent...
- Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I have the evidence.
- Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I raised the issue of the need for a cystic fibrosis unit. I remember the shenanigans and blazing rows we used to have behind the scenes between the HSE and the Department of Health and all we wanted was to have the unit built. I remember the many long meetings and fighting in pushing the agenda. I learned a lesson that such a situation could not be allowed to carry on. I hope this...
- Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the Bill and the opportunity to speak about it. We must move forward with the reform agenda, by which I mean meaningful reform and change, transparency, accountability and, above all, a health service that works for its patients and service users in general. We must also be conscious of staff issues and the staff's role in creating a valuable health service that works for and in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Domestic and Sexual Violence: Discussion (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: It could be GSOC.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: A cover-up.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: It will be over cups of coffee.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is a question.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should haul him in.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Payments (19 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a mobility allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8465/14]
- Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate on the urgent need for an independent inquiry into what has been taking place in recent days in regard to GSOC, the Garda and Minister for Justice and Equality. I support this motion because I have always believed in good quality public service and the urgent need to have an independent statutory body to provide independent...
- Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2014)
Finian McGrath: Call in Maxwell Smart.