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Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this new legislation. I welcome the Bill, as it is progressive, fair and sensible. Speaking as a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, I believe the Bill is a clear path towards ensuring fairness, equality and justice for all citizens. For this reason, I will vote in favour of the...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I did not.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I named the victim. I named a number of other victims. I did not name the gardaí. Mr. Sheehan protested his innocence and said that this was a set-up. I have mentioned the case of Mr. James Sheehan a number of times. I have met him and I believe him 100%. The DPP also believed him, the charges were dropped and he was cleared. However, when he went to push this blatant set-up...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister could bring them to Howth or Darndale.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I do not disagree with the Minister's points about the interaction between the Garda and the intelligence services. My problem is that intelligence services in some countries are selective in their co-operation. This committee has been asking the British Government and its intelligence service to assist us in respect of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings but there has been a complete lack of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I understand but that is the principle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is missing an important point from Deputy Mac Lochlainn. I also have concerns about this process. In his presentation, the Minister said the aim of the proposals is to increase accountability. That is essentially what we are talking about in respect of the Minister going ahead and not coming back to the Dáil through the Members of the Oireachtas. I say this from a...

Down's Syndrome Equality of Access Bill 2013: First Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to afford statutory recognition to Down's Syndrome as a low incidence disorder, to ensure that adequate provision is made for the resource teaching hours allocated to persons with Down's Syndrome and for that purpose to give statutory effect to a Department of Education and Skills circular on the level of resource teaching hours...

Down's Syndrome Equality of Access Bill 2013: First Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Committee Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I was going to raise the number of board members but the Minister stated he would reflect on whether it should be 11 or 13 and I thank him for this. It is important we have broader expertise. I was going to make the point that 13 is a very sensible number, and would not be unwieldy as the Minister pointed out. Groups such as IBEC and ICTU would bring a new dimension to it and have a...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Committee Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I strongly endorse Deputy Mac Lochlainn's comments on the membership numbers. I thank and commend the Law Society and the Bar Council on their work on these issues.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Complaints Procedures (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter (details supplied). [35681/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 187. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he could explain why there are no waivers on fines for the NPPR, and if he is aware that many persons are suffering from high rates and cannot cope with the councils. [35647/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 188. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the local property tax. [35683/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 246. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a new Cystic Fibrosis 13 bed unit at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and if he would make this a priority for 2013 [35573/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 256. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support and meet a group (details supplied) in County Galway. [35644/13]

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: He should settle down.