Results 13,421-13,440 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: I welcome Mr. Maguire and Superintendent Healy. I have two questions for Mr. Maguire arising from the figures included in his report. He mentioned that 446 women prostitutes had moved from Cork to Dublin to become involved in the sex industry. That indicates a major problem. Based on his experience, does Mr. Maguire think the position is getting worse? Has the television programme and-or...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: I thought it was a weekly occurrence.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: Why does the Minister not do what he said he would do? He should do what he promised to do. That would solve the whole problem.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should have watched "Prime Time" last night. This is serious.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should answer the question.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: He should just apologise and accept the reality.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: This is disgraceful.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach should answer the question.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons waiting on carer's allowance appeal results. [6140/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Job Creation Issues (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on proposals on employment in clean energy generation (details supplied), [6137/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Architectural Qualifications (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) relating to the Building Control Bill. [6248/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on the matter concerning Dublin City Council and An Bord Pleanála refusing an alteration to the roof (details supplied) in Dublin 9 when many other houses in the same estate with similar renovation work were granted permission; the options available if there are discrepancy in planning approvals; and if...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire Issues (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the matter of the victims of the Stardust fire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6142/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (6 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals that he has put forward under the Trans European Transport Network multi-annual programme 2007 – 2013. [6143/13]
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy's comments are not in order. He should speak to the legislation.
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I am delighted to see that Deputy O'Donovan is so exercised by the Independents and I can reassure him that they are all in their offices preparing their contributions for an excellent Private Member's debate on the promissory notes, which will start here in about 20 minutes.
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: I hope Deputy O'Donovan is not too upset by the recent opinion polls which show that support for Independents is running at 21%.
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: We are up there with the big boys and girls and the Deputy must accept that.
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: One fifth of the Irish public is thinking Independent and voting Independent. That is a very sensible situation in a democratic society.
- National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)
Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the National Lottery Bill 2012. Before I go into the details of the legislation, it is important to state that the national lottery has been of great benefit to this State and its citizens. I know that some of the nanny-State brigade have a problem with people betting a few euro or gambling a bit in an effort to win a few bob, but that is in our...