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

Finian McGrath: I will share my time with Deputy Boyd Barrett. I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this legislation, the Local Authority Public Administration Bill. I welcome this Bill, but it is also important to have a broader debate on local government and general reform in public and political life. The bottom line must always be quality of service for our citizens and our taxpayers....

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

Finian McGrath: Deputy Kevin Humphreys is the only member of the Labour Party present.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is correct that the closure of the Vatican embassy and others will now not save €1.2 million and may in fact cost this country more. [1810/12]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way the pension tax issue will affect our senior citizens and particularly those under the fair deal scheme in nursing homes; and if she will clarify this matter. [1807/12]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the huge concerns from our pensioners on the tax issue. [1808/12]

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011. In the context of the debate, we have been presented with the chance to address the issue of the protection of workers' rights, nationally and across the European Union. This matter is clearly back on the political agenda in view of the levels of mass unemployment and...

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Yes. I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important and urgent debate on educational disadvantage. I commend Sinn Féin for bringing forth this excellent motion which highlights the gross hypocrisy of the Government, in particular the Labour Party, in terms of cuts which will affect the most disadvantaged pupils in society, including those with special needs. Shame on the Government...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: I wish to raise the important issue of education. I am pleased the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, is present in the Chamber. In particular, I wish to refer to the proposed cuts to DEIS schools, the most disadvantaged schools in the State. I do not know whether the Minister is aware that parents, teachers and entire communities are upset about the proposed cuts and about...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. I urge him to ensure the review digs deep in the next four weeks and ask him to examine the return of these teachers to these particular schools. I agree there is no monopoly of disadvantage. However, I worked for many years in a disadvantaged school and know there are different levels of disadvantage. For instance, there is crisis disadvantage in...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: It is not rhetoric; it is a genuine concern.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: What I mean is it is dangerous for the children of the State.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: I object; it is not rhetoric.

Written Answers — Embassy Closures: Embassy Closures (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the proposed closure of the Iranian Embassy. [40809/11]

Written Answers — Embassy Closures: Embassy Closures (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the closure of the Vatican Embassy. [40810/11]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is not sitting back in the belief that the Northern question has been resolved; and the plans in place to further develop closer co-operation on the island in 2012. [1592/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision to cut the guidance counsellors service (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [41119/11]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a teaching post in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [41117/11]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding staff cuts at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [41118/11]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding staff cuts at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [41274/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (11 Jan 2012)

Finian McGrath: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the closure of small schools (details supplied). [41158/11]