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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbour Fees (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will withdraw pay for parking at Howth Harbour as it will seriously damage local businesses and the tourism industry in Howth, County Dublin. [3852/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the single farm payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [4559/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he wil re-visit his anti-smoking policies and actions in view of the fact that 29% of the population smoke [3739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will assist a family (details supplied) in County Louth [4112/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 50% of medical card holders are likely to have abnormal smear test results especially in poorer area and the action he will take on this matter. [4550/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Service (29 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 5% cut to disability service at St. Michael's House had led to the Saturday closure of their swimming pool (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4553/13]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: If Deputies are removed, democracy will be damaged, as will inclusion and the vulnerable people in Irish society. I know it is very trendy and I accept it is very popular to be against Members of the Oireachtas and want to close the Seanad. I would reform the Seanad and keep it going. I must say some of its Members did not help their case by not opening up the House last week, but that is...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I have a dodgy seat now.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for the point of information.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: That is always the subject of debate in my constituency. The Minister would know many of them very well. It is important a consultative process is established. I am concerned when I hear people worrying about consulting citizens and reacting to polls. Local election areas may need to be revised once the Dáil constituencies have been changed. The Minister in response to a...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Along with some of the Minister's colleagues, I will be speaking at a public meeting on Monday night. I hope the Minister, Deputy Bruton, turns up. I will be there representing the people of Howth on the issue. It is very important that we deal with these matters. I welcome the debate on the Bill. However, I will be voting against it as it is not about real reform, democracy,...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012. I know it is trendy and popular to have a go at Deputies, or to suggest reducing the number of Members of the Dáil or closing down the Seanad. However, I wish to point out the dangers of this type of cynicism as a potential threat to real democracy, creating a disconnect from the...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I hope I did not leave out any area, having said that. I heard some excellent contributions from Government Deputies. It is very important that we listen to the views of newer Members of the Dáil because they were elected on a mandate of change and reform. Following the disastrous consequences of what happened to the country, people told us on the doorsteps that they wanted ideas on...

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Revolution on the way.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy ended the partition of Leitrim.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is the Charlie O'Connor syndrome.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012. This is an important debate in the current economic and housing climate, with all the associated problems for people in this State. Before going into the details of the legislation, I would like to deal with the issues raised by the voluntary community housing sector. I...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Am I allowed to make a further contribution?