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Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Oil and diesel are expensive enough, as those of us who drive diesel cars are aware. Prices will go through the roof as a result of the Taoiseach's actions. That means higher costs, fewer jobs and more grief for small Irish industries. Why is the Taoiseach doing this? Is it because some in the European Union want to have a go at Iran? Did the Taoiseach hear David Horgan say this morning...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: He said the Minister's policy is mad and off the rails because he does not know what is happening on the ground. I urge the Taoiseach to think again, to reverse the policy decision, thus avoiding damaging this country's reputation as an independent broker and getting dialogue going with Iran. Let us all work together to end the nuclear arms industry. Let us remember family members and...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: The people spoke on that issue.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (18 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding a passport. [2814/12]

School Guidance Counsellors (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion on behalf of the 700 schools which will lose up to 1,000 qualified guidance counsellors. Small schools also appear to be coming under threat. There is much talk in this House about the importance of education but we need more than talk. We need to support and develop those aspects of the education system that are working and focus...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the ruling under which various utilities suppliers are now permitted to charge VAT on the whole bill including the carbon tax. [1899/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will correct the mistake in the drafting of the universal social charge which means that many persons with incomes of more than €200,000 are actually earning more since the tax was introduced. [2390/12]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) regarding the FÁS apprentice placement scheme. [1967/12]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding (details supplied). [1987/12]

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the FÁS redundant apprentice replacement scheme (details supplied). [2391/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if it is correct that the Office of Public Works is paying €500,000 rent for empty office space. [2189/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding job creation in Dublin North Central in 2012 and the supports for small businesses. [1988/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an unemployed person on jobseeker's allowance may work a few hours per week without losing their benefits. [2197/12]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding armed robberies (details supplied). [1903/12]

Written Answers — Homophobic Crime: Homophobic Crime (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the support available to persons (details supplied). [2190/12]

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Technical Group I offer my deepest sympathy to the families of the fishermen who died at Glandore Harbour in west Cork and to the fishing communities of Ireland and Egypt. It was a very sad day, in particular because the incident happened only 2 km from land. I raise the issue of our health service and the debate about front-line services, particularly in regard to the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: What planet is the Minister living on? Is he really serious? Does the Taoiseach agree with him that when €700 million is removed from the HSE budget there will be no cuts to front-line services?

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: How can the Government provide services to our senior citizens when it closes 555 beds in community nursing hospitals? What are these people going to do? Will the safety of older people be compromised? Looking at the Government's proposals of today and yesterday, does the Taoiseach accept that more than 600 people will lose their home helps? Does he accept there are cuts of up to 10% on...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach stated he does not accept my figures. These figures come from the Minister and his proposals and were given to me by the service providers. As a backbencher I deal with the reality of sick and disabled people every day. In the past the Taoiseach promised to cut waste in the health service, something all Members support, just as we strongly support reform. Is the Taoiseach not...

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: What about the Vita Cortex workers? He should sort them out.