Results 11,681-11,700 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (23 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 217. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the management in the Health Service Executive is saying that the voluntary redundancy facility is voluntary as some staff in hospitals are being refused. [3245/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 218. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [3248/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Programme Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 244. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drugs programme unit of his Department lacks understanding of the timeframe associated with a capital grant project for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3503/14]

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak to this new piece of legislation, the Charities (Amendment) Act 2014. I warmly welcome the legislation and I will strongly support it. The Bill would fully enact all the provisions of the Charities Act 2009, which brought about reform in the law relating to charities in order to ensure greater accountability and protect against abuse of charitable...

ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for givng me the opportunity to speak on the ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013. I welcome this important debate because if we are to get the country back working again, we must change with the times and reform at both local and national level and in the context of this debate, the communications and electronics sector. Before discussing the details of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for responding on this issue. I wish to focus on a number of points he made. The families' position is quite clear. They are seeking an independent expert to examine the new facts I have presented to the House today. They do not want a lengthy tribunal – I accept that this is not what they are seeking – and would prefer to have somebody who...

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Today I raise the issue of new and important evidence relating to the Stardust fire tragedy. It is important to remember what happened in the early hours of 14 February 1981, when a catastrophic fire swept through the Stardust disco in Artane, which is in my constituency. There were 850 people present and most were between the ages of 18 and 25. Sadly, 48 people died and 128 people were...

Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: It was six months in the hat.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: There is a cosy cartel.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I wish that those in our society who have lots of money and who are very powerful would pay the fines imposed on them and that they would not be let off scot free. The latter is happening at present and that is an absolute disgrace.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I support this amendment. Has the Minister any concerns about the issue of fines, particularly with regard to penalty points? In my view the system of justice has been let down in recent weeks. People like me pay our fines or take our two penalty points while others are walking away scot free. There has been a serious lack of fairness and justice with regard to this issue.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I understand that. However, it is a bit rich to talk about fines when people are walking away scot free. I pay my fines, my two penalty points, as do my neighbours. There is an elite group in this country getting away with absolute murder and it is a disgrace.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: I mean no disrespect to the Chair.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding tax credits in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the impact inadequate accommodation, lack of appropriate accommodation and overcrowding on sites is having on Traveller mental health. [3173/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Regeneration (22 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: 154. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support Dublin City Council in their efforts to proceed to tender for 35 new units in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [3172/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Programme for Government Implementation (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Outrageous.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: He can have a word now. He is beside the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jan 2014)

Finian McGrath: Just ask the Minister of State, Deputy Ring.