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

Finian McGrath: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a long-term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [14993/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; if he will confirm if the medical card can be backdated and the person concerned can claim back moneys for medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15402/12]

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: I join colleagues in offering, on behalf of the Technical Group, deepest sympathy to the family of the late Jim Stynes. Jim was a great sportsperson who played for Ballyboden St. Enda's, Dublin and Melbourne. He was also a great sporting ambassador for Ireland. Today I raise the very important issue of the child sexual abuse report published yesterday. I am pleased the Vatican has admitted...

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste for his response and welcome his comments on such acts being a crime against children. Following this report, those of us in this State must improve child protection measures presented in the seven and a half page report. Does the Tánaiste accept this is about victims and their families, who need genuine support, compassion and practical action from the State? On the...

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: We are all trembling.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Be radical or redundant.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding financial support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [14808/12]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding advice and support in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [14806/12]

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Stagg felt the same way.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: I wish to raise the plight of our senior citizens during this major economic crisis. We all acknowledge the massive contribution senior citizens have made to this country. They have worked hard and paid their taxes for many years. The programme for Government prioritises investment in care for older people in community and residential settings. Why is the Government ignoring that commitment?

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: The programme also states that funding will be provided for residential places and home care packages. Why did the Government reduce the gas and electricity subsidy for senior citizens by between 18% and 12%? Why was the means tested winter fuel allowance reduced by six weeks? Why were changes introduced to the eligibility rates for the State contributory pension? Why did the Government...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Why is it closing 898 public nursing home beds? I stood up for the elderly in the previous Government.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: That is on the record of the House.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: I realise the Minister's party feels guilty about these cuts. Is the Minister now using the word "fairness" as a cover word for cuts?

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: Find another plate for them, Jerry.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is guilty of classic revisionism.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: As he knows, in 2008, I voted for senior citizens and voted against the then Government. That is on the record of the House. The people of Ireland know that as do the people of Dublin North Central who re-elected me to the House.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Minister cannot say what he said because I voted against the cuts.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: I was not referring to what I had said; I was quoting from the programme for Government. I wish to ask the Minister three very short questions regarding dealing with current issues and the troika. Is the Government preparing to get rid of the free travel scheme for pensioners? Is the Government preparing to end the scheme of free gas and electricity units? Here is a chance for the Labour...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2012)

Finian McGrath: As the Minister knows this is about choices. The Government can choose to stand with the elderly or impose cuts on them.