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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: 662. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the cystic fibrosis services at Temple Street Hospital, Dublin; and the issues raised [3023/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (22 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: 670. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme. [3108/13]

Education (Resource Allocation) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Education (Resource Allocation) Bill 2012. I welcome the Bill and the debate on the broader issues of the importance of education and the allocation of educational resources. We all accept that we have a huge problem in the State at this time. The allocation and distribution of resources needs to be well managed and accounted for in the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: You took €10 from children.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: He ducked the question again.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bullying of Children (17 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the advice he would give families whose children are being threatened and bullied in the Dardale Dublin 17 area. [2190/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [2165/13]

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is disgraceful.

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the debate on this motion on further education and training. I totally support the motion because it is a very important part of the equation in getting this country up and running after the economic crisis. All economists, teachers, educationalists and most sensible TDs in this House recognise that education is a huge part of our economic recovery and...

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I call on them to act and stop the cuts that will affect many people who live on the north side of Dublin.

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome Dr. Whitaker and thank her for her submission. It is important that we hear all the different views on this issue. I have three questions. Dr. Whitaker uses the word "compassion" a great deal in her presentation. As a woman, mother and citizen of this State, does she truly believe that the vast majority of women involved in prostitution are not exploited? Is her compassion not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Does Dr. Whitaker really believe in her heart that the vast majority of women involved in the sex trade are not exploited? From listening to the debate and submissions, I know a minority feel differently. Second, is not her compassion really based on their physical safety?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: It is making people do something they do not want to do or making a decision that they are able to do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Dr. Whitaker mentioned somebody who is addicted to drugs. I felt uncomfortable when she did so. I asked myself the question I will ask her. Can somebody who is addicted to drugs make an informed and balanced decision, such as whether to sell drugs for the dealer or work in his brothel? I do not buy it, and I felt uncomfortable about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: Dr. Whitaker mentioned somebody making choices.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support what was said about the hate crimes issue. They should be designated as hate crimes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the delegation from Women's Aid and concur with its primary point on domestic violence and prostitution. We heard that 15% of homeless and abused women become involved in prostitution. I would have expected this figure to be higher, as I would find it an amazing feat if the remaining 85% of homeless and abused women did not become involved in prostitution. How does Women's Aid...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: I expressed the view that if demand were to be reduced in Ireland, those involved in the sex industry would travel to England, Asia or elsewhere in the world where it is easier to access prostitution.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2013)

Finian McGrath: He should have a cigar and also take note of the great health service it has bearing in mind that it is a very poor country. To return to the legislation, it is amending the existing legislation to comply with the judgment of the European Court of Justice that having minimum retail prices for cigarettes infringes European Union law. The ruling does not interfere with the State's ability to...