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Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: That was Councillor Christy Hyland-----

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 28: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the Syrian crisis and the role of Irish U.N. Soldiers. [30095/12]

Written Answers — VAT Rates: VAT Rates (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of small businesses experiencing VAT problems over the past 12 months; and the procedures in place to advise and assist these companies [30092/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding reduced support for pupils [30227/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding citizenship in respect to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [30093/12]

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health the reason families are no longer allowed to contribute €20 per week towards their home care packages which is resulting in further cuts to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30096/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish the report which analysed the relative costs involved in the services provided by the Daughters of Wisdom, Cregg House, Sligo and the Health Service Executive arising from discussions between both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30163/12]

Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues: Statements (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. There is absolutely no moral or political excuse for any country to have nuclear weapons. They are always utterly unjustifiable. As such, it is an international disgrace that countries continue to spend billions of euro and dollars on these weapons while so many people throughout the world are cold and hungry. That is the...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Catherine Murphy. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I welcome the Bill, as it gives us the opportunity to continue the process of cleaning up the Statute Book by repealing Acts which no longer have purpose or relevance in the modern Irish legal system. It also gives us the opportunity to debate the relevance of the legal system...

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is all the Deputies on my right.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Go away out of that.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Tenants are being hammered.

Written Answers — Teaching Council of Ireland: Teaching Council of Ireland (20 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the issues raised by a person (details supplied) regarding the application for conditional registration with the Teaching Council and his Department for Fashion Industry Practice course. [29930/12]

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute on this Bill, which is a clear attempt to do something positive about an unjust tax on homes. I welcome and support the legislation and commend Sinn Féin on introducing it. The Bill is clear and comprises three sections. There can be no dithering on the main issue - one is either for or against a home tax. It is not a tax on...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I was giving an historical explanation.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Talk to your colleagues.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: She started it, a Cheann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support Argentina in its efforts on the Malvina's issue; and if he will demand that the United Kingdom respond to the United Nation Resolutions. [29866/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (19 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding formal recognition for the establishment of a course (details supplied). [29274/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training Programmes: Further Education and Training Programmes (19 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the retention of the fashion industry practice teacher at a college (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [29579/12]