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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: My second question is related, to an extent, and is specifically to do with the ethnic group aspect. In her submission, Ms Quilligan stated that the 40,000 Travellers in Ireland are recognised by many human rights groups, both nationally and internationally, as an ethnic group. She then made a comment about the argument from a legal perspective and stated it was recognised as being, and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I just get the impression that there are people within the legal establishment or within the State who are blocking the recognition. To zoom in on the highly relevant point made by Mr. Martin Collins when he spoke of the Good Friday Agreement, if legislation both North and South is being brought into line and if we are really serious about equality and human rights, my personal view is to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I will put just two more questions because I do not wish to hog the time. First, are there examples internationally of good practice in respect of Travellers, gypsies or different minority groups? Are there international examples of where it works in the context of human rights and recognition? Mr. Collins might answer my final question, which pertains to the burning out of a house...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: -----and there is a deafening silence from Members of the Oireachtas that is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: But is it working in the North on a practical level? I wonder at times.

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear. Go after the fat cats.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [17783/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan regarding a suspected fraud. [18000/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbour Authority Properties (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the decision on proposed parking plan at Howth, County Dublin and the need to protect local jobs. [17787/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency Remit (17 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will confirm that family resource centres will form an integral part of the new Child and Family Support Agency when it is established; the role family resource centres will play in the new Child and Family Support Agency; if she will commit to providing adequate funding to family resource centres in order for them to carry out their...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking in this important Private Members' debate on the survivors of symphysiotomy. I thank and commend all of the survivors for their great work, dedication, perseverance and courage in bringing forward this issue after many years of hard suffering and pain. In the past I have supported these women and I support the Bill. I also...

Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is important that we pay tribute to and commend the silent majority who have defended this State since its foundation and the many who have served abroad with the United Nations. Some have paid the ultimate price with their lives, so it is important to remember them and their loyal service to this State in the...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: Deputies should not name him in the House.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet the Colombian delegation visiting Dublin on 23 April in order to supporting the peace process in Colombia. [17484/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding local property tax. [16586/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to the issue raised by the resident association concerning the property tax for the Marino area of Dublin (details supplied) [17707/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are any property tax exemptions for families whose homes were damaged during the construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel. [17614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Debt (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding arrears in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [16273/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding pay for bank staff. [16431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Allowances (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance regarding if Ministers living outside Dublin claim tax breaks on Dublin properties plus new house taxes, if they are allowed to write off cots of mortgages interest; if they can claim tax relief on utilities bills, repairs and maintenance of their properties; and if they don’t pay rates on their T.D.s office, will they now pay the new tax due in July....