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Other Questions: Official Engagements (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is missing the point. Of course he must focus on his day job, with reform and change being part of his brief. It is important, however, to remember that when the Minister visits a school, particularly a disadvantaged school, it creates a great lift in the community and shows interest on the part of the Government. The Minister can also see examples of good practice under way...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: Does the Minister share my concerns and those of many parents, in particular of young children with disabilities, not just those on the autistic spectrum but also those who require resource services? Many parents of young children with a disability aged between four and seven years are concerned that because of the current economic climate their progress and services will be affected in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if children with Down syndrome will now receive the resource teaching hours under the new recommendations on special education. [25108/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 456. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding supports in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [25511/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Scheme Grants (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 463. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government following a recent announcement of a pilot group sewage scheme that is being rolled out in a number of areas throughout the country, if he will confirm if there are additional funds available to residents in other rural areas in County Leitrim (details supplied) to connect to the mains sewage schemes. [25234/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 591. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update regarding the service users under the Health Service Executive (details supplied) [25107/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 616. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [25563/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Eligibility (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any supervised housing project organisations that help mental health patients who need supported accommodation on the northside of Dublin [24835/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 128. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason no action is being taken to save jobs at a company (details supplied) in Coolock, Dublin 17 [24940/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 on €208 per week is having their chiropody service cut; if it is correct that the same service is not being cut to the southside of Dublin in the Health Service Executive [24816/13]

Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this motion. I also commend and thank my colleague, Deputy Pringle, on tabling this important motion as the future of this country is at stake. Our people have a duty to be informed and we as public representatives have a statutory duty to keep our citizens and civil society informed. The motion is also very relevant in...

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy Shane Ross.

Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. It is an important debate as it deals with inquiries relating to the actions of Members of the Oireachtas and those who occupy public office. We must accept that politics in this country has been damaged by the actions of a minority of Members of the Dáil and Seanad. It is important to emphasise that point. All...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 and plans for their new school. [24760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Lease Agreements (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on a lease agreement (details supplied) [24761/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 134. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support the I-LOFAR Project that promotes science, education, rural development and tourism, and innovation and university links (details supplied). [24572/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) [24584/13]

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: Use it on Vincent Browne later.

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister never did that.

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Finian McGrath: There is a file on Deputy Kevin Humphreys.