Results 12,501-12,520 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget Submissions (16 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 1124. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the Disability Federation of Ireland pre-budget submission for 2014. [35214/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 1144. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding qualification for disability in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [35501/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (16 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 1218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a case regarding a taxi licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [35508/13]

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: No. The Minister is involved in it.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013. I welcome the debate on efforts to reform and introduce positive change to the justice system. It also gives us a chance to take a critical view of the flaws and weaknesses of the justice system. At the same time, we aim to ensure fairness, justice and equality in the system and...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute. I refer to amendments Nos. 12 and 84. I strongly support amendment No. 12 because it is sensible and compassionate and it adds substance to the legislation. The amendment deals with the issue of incest. It is important that we reflect on incest and what is going on in many chaotic and dysfunctional families in this State. Every now and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if a final report on strengthening the credit union movement has been provided to the Troika and the proposals the report contains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34097/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Issues (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a civil servant can be sacked or sent home if they have a mental illness; and the procedures that are in place to safeguard persons with a mental disability in the civil service [33992/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans that are in place to deal with anti-social activity during the hot weather. [33963/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Regulation (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 210. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding supervision at an establishment (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [33962/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 214. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason a playgroup (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was not granted funding in the recent €2.75 million grants. [33960/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33961/13]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for that point of information.

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: A Chathaoirligh, thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this important debate on the mortgage arrears crisis. A total of 142,118 family home mortgages in arrears as of 31 March 2013. This is a further reaction to the current recession, but also to the current economic policy of this Government, which seems to be words, spin and a lack of action. This is occurring on top of the...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: I commend my colleagues for tabling amendment No. 10 which I fully support. Like many Deputies I have met the families of people directly affected by fatal foetal abnormality. I have also seen the sadness and the hurt in their eyes. These were all wanted pregnancies. This amendment is crucial. I was told of a woman in that situation who had to travel to England. I was asked to support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied). [33920/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Registration of Architects (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider reducing the cost involved for practically trained persons who wish to be included on the register of architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33715/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Finian McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied). [33922/13]