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Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: It was my skill and determination, I hope. I always remember that interview because they were selecting people who were suitable to work with children. The interview was important as well as academic qualifications. According to a HSE report, one child in ten in foster care has no allocated social worker. Last year, 120 children with mental health difficulties were admitted to adult...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Yes, and I am part of all-party support for the referendum because it is important. Campaigners for children have been met with genuine surprise when we tell people that child protection guidelines have not been put on a statutory footing. Inequality between children of married and unmarried children provokes surprise and a strong reaction. There is a fear that more rights for children...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I have already met the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and she is well aware of my position. I also met a cross-party group and many children's organisations. I will say "Yes" if it is sensible; otherwise, I will say "No" and I will always challenge something if I have concerns about it. Urgent problems face children in this country. The State must respond in a proportionate manner...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is still around and still on the agenda. Regarding constitutional loopholes, the Constitution is virtually silent on the rights of the child outside the traditional family unit, which has a negative impact on the welfare of vulnerable children. I raise these issues because we need to discuss them today and because they are relevant to the broader debate on this issue. There are concrete...

Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Kathleen would want to be a daughter of wisdom herself.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: He said that.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is on the record.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this motion, which relates to the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. This hugely important motion gives us a chance to set out our clear and objective views on the current situation, from a human rights view and in the context of the safety of the citizens of this State. The lives and safety of our people have to be priorities. This...

Written Answers — International Election Monitoring: International Election Monitoring (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that female members of Ireland's international election roster seem to be selected far more often for overseas missions than their male colleagues; if the review of the election roster will consider this gender imbalance and when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — International Election Monitoring: International Election Monitoring (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the individual cost of each trip taken by persons as part of Ireland's international election monitoring since the beginning of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27736/12]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28169/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the bilderberg group; and the role of Irish civil servants and former politicians. [28184/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the filling of overseas posts that offers officials involved extensive benefits and allowances seems to be falling outside the remit of the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments on the grounds that they are not qualifying appointments; his views on whether...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied). [27752/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action she will take regarding the answering of phones in her Department; and if her staff have been given proper training. [27750/12]

Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied). [27964/12]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 409: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the potential loss of 70 jobs. [27692/12]

Written Answers — Private Residential Tenancies Board: Private Residential Tenancies Board (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on a matter (details supplied) regarding a problem tenant. [27751/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support all residents who have to deal with pyrite ridden houses and homes. [27994/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Jun 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which his Department last sought applications from executive officers and higher executive officers for posts in visa offices overseas; if civil servants that were not Irish nationals were invited to apply for these posts; if any non Irish staff members applied; if they were short-listed for interview; if any were placed...