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- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: That is the first time in two years that I have heard Deputy Bannon speak.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, do something about this.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Egged on by the current Government.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Cheerleaders. I remember it well.
- Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: There are a few zombies over there.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: I emphasise the importance of inspection and enforcement. The public needs to know it is happening.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Of the doors and the implementation. We all know the situation has improved, but the premises and the guys on the doors must be inspected regularly and comprehensively. Otherwise, people will lose confidence.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Yes. The PSA inspectors need to go there and be seen to be enforcing it and being strict about it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Could I get back in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: I think the fine is in the region of €3,000 or five years imprisonment. I think that was stated in one of the advertisements. When one compares that with what happened yesterday in the courts, I think the whole country has gone bananas, but that is a separate issue. The issue of personnel from private security firms on the doors of pubs and clubs is particularly relevant to my...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: Mr. Lappin is very welcome to the committee. Given the questions I have, I was interested to hear in his opening remarks that he has a background in electronics. The PSA's job is to regulate and license the private security industry. I endorse Deputy Seán Kenny's points and focus on certain details. Does Mr. Lappin accept that Irish electricians are highly certified and qualified to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: I would like a general response as I am concerned about the small people out there who are being hammered regularly and landed with large fees while people who may not be fully qualified are working as inspectors. These are serious questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: What will the €2,500 fee be reduced to?
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: 65. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding human rights at Falun Gong and the organ transplant industry in China; if there is evidence of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Matters (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: 183. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will investigate the legality of a mosquito device and clarify if there is any breach of Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act (details supplied) [32452/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: 226. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1. [32449/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support national vision strategy for eye health in 2013. [32453/13]
- Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate as this Bill is designed to protect equality in the functioning of public bodies and bring about the carrying out of equality impact assessments. It also amends the Equal Status Act 2000. This Bill is progressive legislation and I will support it in the vote tomorrow night. I commend Deputy Mac Lochlainn and Sinn Féin on bringing it forward. Equality is a very...
- Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Jul 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Minister of State is heckling. Move her out.