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Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister to the House. I thank the Leas-Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I welcome this debate as at last we can deal with the economic world of small businesses and jobs for our people. We hear a lot of talk about growth and jobs and now is the time for action. Now is the time for creative ideas and I am glad some of my colleagues have put forward...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012. The Bill deals strongly with the withholding of information on these offences. I will support this important Bill which is part of an overall strategy to protect children and defend their rights as citizens of this...

Written Answers — Job Statistics: Job Statistics (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 129: To ask the Taoiseach the number of small businesses here that employ three to 12 persons. [30388/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will intervene in a case (details supplied). [30533/12]

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update in Irish trade with Cuba in 2012. [30680/12]

Written Answers — Civil Service Language Centre: Civil Service Language Centre (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current status of the Civil Service Language Centre; the staffing and budget given to the Civil Service Language Centre for each of the past four years; the reason it has cut back the number and range of language courses it is offering in particular Chinese and Russian; if he will outline his strategic vision for...

Written Answers — Gaeleagras: Gaeleagras (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current status of Gaeleagras; the staffing and budget given to Gaeleagras for each of the past four years; the reason it has cut back its training activities including the summer Gaeltacht programme; his strategic vision for increasing the capacity of the civil service to conduct business through the Irish language and...

Written Answers — Garden of Remembrance: Garden of Remembrance (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is possible to have a ceremonial guard at the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin, in order to develop the civic and cultural well-being of our capital city [30681/12]

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason thousands of nooski traps, unlawful under the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003, have not been seized by the National Parks and Wildlife Service division of his Department; if he will confirm if the traps remain in the country; and if he will arrange for appropriate action to...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 372: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on the situation of noise pollution (details supplied). [30337/12]

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support proposals on the Coroners Court (details supplied). [30678/12]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the efforts being made to combat drug dealing and organised crime. [30679/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 460 of 12 June 2012, if the advertisement for the visa office posts in April 2010 expressly stated that the staff members had to hold Irish citizenship and if not, the reason for same; the reason non Irish citizen staff members are unable to take up these posts; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — National Education Welfare Board: National Education Welfare Board (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will respond to allegations regarding the National Education Welfare Board (details supplied). [30840/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with a disability on waiting lists for day and home care, respite care and residential places [30677/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Health the care options open to a person (details supplied) [30766/12]

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputies Noel Grealish and Mattie McGrath. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the arts. I will support the motion because the positive contribution of the arts to society has not been recognised and at times has been misrepresented. Our cultural heritage has a significant impact on the economy of the country and many...

Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Do not ruin Dublin Bay.

Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Do not forget north Dublin Bay.

Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I hope the Minister does not pull it down.