Results 11,621-11,640 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Creighton was looking for the Minister.
- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: I would have to bring out a CD.
- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this legislation. Like all politicians, I love elections and enjoy the debate and the cut and thrust, except when it is my own election. I wish all the upcoming candidates well and commend them on their bravery. No matter what the cynics and armchair pundits say, campaigning is tough on the candidates,...
- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: It is important we send strong voices to Europe to let people know the facts on issues such as youth unemployment and the banking debt. The latter is not our debt and we need a better deal that does not choke the economy, our people and the country's future. The European elections are important, but I am disappointed with the Bill, which changes the constituencies following a reduction in...
- Other Questions: Electricity Transmission Network (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Who is telling porkies, Deputy Seán Conlan or the Minister? Good morning, Minister.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Rights Issues (30 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding employment rights in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4578/14]
- Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: This is a very important debate which forms part of the wider debate on reform for which many of us have been campaigning for many years. The Bill deals with aspects of accountability and transparency and the need to adapt to the current economic and political situation. Our people are crying out for change and are demanding sensible spending of public moneys and value for money. I will...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Courts System: Discussion (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: On some of them delegates might want to come in from different angles. I warmly welcome them and thank and commend them for their submissions. They have offered some sensible suggestions and solutions to the crime problem as a social issue. As somebody who represents the north side of Dublin, I assure Mr. McGillicuddy that we are open to the community court proposal. Is the bottom line...
- Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: I reserve a special mention for Donnycarney. There are young people with excellent potential throughout this city and this country. We must ensure they have opportunities to avail of employment and thereby secure the future of the State. If we get them on board, they will pay their taxes and look after our senior citizens. The pensions issue will thereby become null and void. I welcome...
- Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to resume my contribution to the debate on this important legislation. I also welcome the Bill and many of the proposals in it. It is important that industrial development in this country is taken seriously. The past five or six years have been difficult for us and we need to up our game. For this reason, I welcome this legislation. I referred earlier to the...
- Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Conlan will have to be there.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, should be reined in.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: Where is Seán? Is he hiding out?
- Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important issue. Job creation and economic development are important tools in our efforts to deal with the economic difficulties facing people in this country. I have been concerned in recent days, however, that an element of complacency has slipped into the discussion. I remind the Government that the numbers of people...
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014) Finian McGrath: I have no issue with the Chair, who is conducting the meeting in a very efficient manner, but I want to bring to the Minister's attention how upset I am about Ms Margaretta D'Arcy.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014) Finian McGrath: On the issue of human rights, referred to by the Minister ---
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014) Finian McGrath: The one the Minister has just dealt with. I wish to raise the case of Margaretta D'Arcy, the anti-war campaigner who is-----