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Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I accept that. It is a fine town. I hope Councillor Hyland is getting on well down there.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is doing a great job for the local economy. I have been in Westport many times. I have seen what the SME sector there has done. When I was there in September, I was impressed to see how the restaurants in the town have looked at the pricing issue. It is positive that they have made an effort to put together packages for families and tourists, etc. We need to be very supportive of such...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity of speaking to the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013. I welcome also that the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, is in the Chamber. In addition to examining the legislation I will also put forward some sensible proposals. I welcome the legislation and this debate as small businesses need our support at this difficult time in the country's economic...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 99. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if planning permission is needed for use of a playing pitch as a helicopter pad for a nearby hospital. [51187/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason he refused to meet the mother of a hit and run victim (details supplied) as there are serious questions regarding this case in relation to the workings of our justice system. [51169/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the publication of the proposed Judicial Council Bill. [51188/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Records Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 148. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are plans by the Adoption Authority of Ireland to carry out an extensive audit of its own files and of all accredited body files for evidence of illegal adoptions; if so, the time frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51108/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (28 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was refused treatment abroad [51189/13]

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on the needs for the destruction of the legacy bank debt. I commend and thank my Independent colleagues and the Ballyhea Says No group on all their magnificent work, research and consistent campaigning on this urgent and important issue. Before I go into the details of the debate on the motion, I add my support and...

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Whatever way the twain shall meet, I am delighted he enjoyed his time in Cashel at the weekend. That is not to say I am keeping tabs on him but Tipperary is a small place. He knows a bit about Tipperary also. We make our mark on places. I did not mention the ash trees and the use to which we put them. In the main I am speaking to the Bill. I remember as a buachaill óg - I was...

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is all waffle.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: What will the Taoiseach do about it?

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: He is in power.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: A Labour Minister, too.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle should keep an eye on Deputy O'Donovan.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: I do not have a leg to stand on.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 45. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reply to concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the local property tax. [51026/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to create employment to assist the 1,841 long-term unemployed persons in Coolock Dublin 17. [50999/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (27 Nov 2013)

Finian McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 regarding an appeal for domiciliary care allowance. [50988/13]