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Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Incidence (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the rates of suicide amongst the Traveller community and the support available for families in the traveller community that are affected by suicide. [8076/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the elderly and those who are ill in the Traveller community have been targeted disproportionately financially than any other category of citizens in the nursing home support scheme. [8077/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation regarding rental income and sale of property in relation to the nursing homes support scheme fair deal scheme (details supplied). [8078/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will support the need for access to neuro-rehabilitation services in view of the fact that there are unacceptable long waiting lists to see a neurologist; and if he will end cuts to this vital support service [8208/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (19 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a submission (details supplied) regarding phorographic ID services. [8290/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Community (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State indicated that there is no question of the Government entertaining any suggestions that members of the Traveller community should be regarded as anything less than equal participants in modern Irish society. Many of the members of that community to whom I talk and with whom I deal on a daily basis are of the view that this is not the case. They believe that people do...

Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Community (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter, the burning of a Traveller family's home in County Donegal. This horrific attack was an appalling act in itself but it also highlights the terrible discrimination against Travellers in this country. The deafening silence in this House and from most of the political parties demonstrates once again the hostility that exists...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: We could have Saturday sittings.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Answer the question on the property tax.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is doing a good job of it.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: What about this history now?

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Answer the question about the home tax.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Ronaldo Durkan there needs a red card.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Eric the Red is causing trouble.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (14 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the carer’s allowance in relation to who qualifies and if she will clarify the changes that have been made since Budget 2013. [7916/13]

Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity of speaking on this Private Members' motion on the Magdalen laundries. The Taoiseach should have apologised to these women last week on behalf of the State but also on behalf of the citizens of this country. There can be no equivocation or fudge on this very serious matter. The evidence in the report warrants that, and a scheme should be put...

Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak in this urgent and important debate on the promissory notes and the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation at this critical economic point in our history. The most important thing I want to say is that I do not support a vote to turn the promissory notes into our sovereign debt. That is the crux of this debate and this Dáil can no...

Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: Moore Street, Joe.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give an update on torture against Iraqi citizens by the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7645/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates (13 Feb 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will give an update on the issue of death certificates for the Stardust fire families. [7657/13]