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- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: He was ranting as usual.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Ask David Cameron and the Liberal Democrats.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: How do you measure it?
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Shame.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Since the election, the Tánaiste has always said that jobs were a key priority for this Government. I am glad the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, is here for this discussion. We all accept it is a key priority. This morning there was again talk of getting people back to work. In the past few days Technical Group Members, for example, have come to the...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: I accept the point about closing down facilities, but I did not mention this in the series of questions posed. I spoke about the cut of 66.6% in funding for many community employment schemes. Does the Tánaiste accept that this cut will result in a loss of services for those on low wages, the unemployed, people with disabilities and older persons? This is not part of our imagination. Does...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Why then are those involved writing to us? Is the problem in our imagination?
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding low carbon fuels [39127/11]
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a FÃS course in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [39086/11]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the non-principal private residence tax (details supplied). [39093/11]
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to correspondence regarding upward only rent clauses (details supplied). [39098/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that funding is not cut to People with Disabilities Ireland; and to support the Kerry Network of People with Disabilities [39155/11]
- Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding anti-social activity (details supplied). [39085/11]
- Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to respond to the budget presented by the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. It is important for all of us to deal with this budget and the current economic crisis in a fair and balanced way. We all know we live in very difficult times and we knew that prior to the general election. Let us not pretend that the...
- Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: During his speech on Monday, nobody noticed that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, said the Government would "secure 2% efficiencies in disability, mental health and children's services, saving â¬50 million." This means taking 2% from services for respite and residential care, with which I am familiar. The Government might believe it is smart to take 2% from...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: We are all aware of cases.
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is any evidence that another tax amnesty would result in more revenue. [38643/11]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding the EBS interest rate (details supplied). [38648/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Dec 2011)
Finian McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding the internationalisation of Irish higher education. [38650/11]