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- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I warmly welcome the publication of the Tax Transparency Bill 2012. I also compliment and commend Deputy Eoghan Murphy on introducing it to the House because it is an important issue. Moreover, it is highly relevant to the debate that is under way in the current economic climate. I wish to indicate at the outset that I intend to support this legislation as it deals with issues such as...
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: Perhaps it is time for a new type of politics and people should not be afraid to say that.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That was Deputy Mattie McGrath. I did not call for an election.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That was the other McGrath. Moreover, I guarantee Deputy O'Donovan that he was speaking on his own behalf.
- Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: If I may revert to the legislation, I make the point that there are times in the House when opportunities should be given to people to vote on issues. There should be some freedom for members of parties or governments who have an issue of conscience or something about which they wish to make a statement. This is done in other parliaments and Members should consider doing this. As for the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address and take action to alleviate serious issues in our disability services as a matter of urgency [49092/12]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: Is the Minister of State aware of the urgent need for, and the crisis going on in, disability services? I will refer to two such services. First, there are major concerns at Prosper Fingal in Swords that if more cuts are implemented they will have to reduce transport and respite facilities. Second, St. Michael's House has 1,663 service users and 454 residential service users. These are...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: That is right.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Services (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State's comments on St. Michael's House which has done an excellent job in getting absenteeism down from 6.5% to 3.5%. It has also had a reduction in administration costs of approximately 34%. St. Michael's therefore has delivered in terms of fairness and efficiency. However, the Minister of State will have to fight her corner in this budget because this is a very...
- National Children's Hospital: Motion (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: My apologies. I was disappointed about the Mater hospital site, as I believed it to be the best option. However, the decision has been made and I hope we can build a hospital that will serve the children of the State.
- National Children's Hospital: Motion (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this urgent and important debate on the proposed new national children's hospital. I am very disappointed by the Government's decision on this major national issue. I have always wanted the hospital location based on the best medical opinion, and that should have always been the priority. This is not about parking cars or visitors...
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I do not know from where Deputy Harrington got that.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I voted against the last Government. I stood up to it.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this legislation. I welcome the debate and pay tribute to the excellent and valuable work carried out by credit unions. I was a founding member of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, INTO, credit union and many of my extended family have been involved in the credit union movement for more than 50 years. My experience...
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I am referring to finances and the broader economic issues.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: If Deputy Feighan wants me to respond, I will tell him about the staff I employ with that money.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I will tell Deputy Feighan about the extra people and how I pay VAT and taxes.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: We do research and development. I put the information on my website. The Deputy should look at it this evening after he leaves the House.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: I believe in accountability and transparency. I will not take any guff from Deputy Feighan.
- Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)
Finian McGrath: May I move on to the legislation?