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Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should tell it to do it then.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support the proposals for developing provision for students of post-primary age with multiple disability and visual impairment at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [35565/11]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has plans to further regulate the child minding, child-care sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35564/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical cards in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [35887/11]

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I wish to follow up on the issue of child benefit and its importance to children and families. There has been much misinformed debate in the past 48 hours. Does the Taoiseach accept the principle that child benefit helps to reduce the level of poverty for disadvantaged families and that a cut to this payment would be a nightmare for them? Does he accept that child benefit is not a slush...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: What I stated was very different from what many commentators had stated in the past 48 hours. I targeted the money provided for the most disadvantaged families, a key aspect of which is child benefit. I ask the Taoiseach not to play games with this issue because it is a very important one. Will he ensure child benefit is not cut because of its importance in assisting families to meet their...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I did not make false promises.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this new Bill dealing with corporate donations. I am totally opposed to the principle of corporate donations. It played its part in the downfall of the country. We were once known as the island of saints and scholars and now we are known as the island of tribunals and corruption. I strongly agree with Deputy Kevin Humphreys in...

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: The Government in exile.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Say it again, Micheál.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Ouch.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the required appropriate assessment was not undertaken, and in order to avoid a breach of the habitats directive, if he will request the Office of Public Works not to release the required funding until such time as this breach has been rectified. [35385/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will confirm if an appropriate assessment in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive was undertaken by An Bord Pleanála in respect of the Clontarf flood defence scheme and arterial watermain project. [35387/11]

Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care: Statements (17 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this very important debate on child protection and the urgent need to put child safety and the protection of children at the top of the political agenda. This issue is far bigger than party politics and I urge all Deputies to unite and support all the recommendations of the Ryan report, the annual report of the national review...

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I raise the very important issue of intercountry adoption and the urgent need for our Government to improve the situation, in particular as it relates to Ethiopia. Before I get into the detail of my questions, I would like to commend and thank all of our adoptive parents for their supportive and valuable contributions to the lives of children. In particular, I thank the 300 Irish families...

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste for his response and for the work that is being done with Russia. I ask the Tánaiste, in his capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, to further develop Ireland's relationship with Ethiopia. We have a long history of connections with that country, including adoptive connections over the past 20 years. Is the Tánaiste aware that Irish people who were...

Written Answers — Inter-County Adoptions: Inter-County Adoptions (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review a matter (details supplied) in respect of inter-country adoptions. [35169/11]

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011. It is an opportunity to discuss the very important issue of the film industry and the urgent need to have quality people on boards like the Irish Film Board, IFB. It is also an opportunity to examine examples of best practice, the urgent need to link the issue with job creation and the...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Finian McGrath: This gives the Minister the opportunity to bring in new reforms through a transparent and accountable appointments system, a basic requirement in any democratic society. We need the best people for the film board. The film board's main objectives are to promote the creative and commercial elements of Irish film-making and film culture to a home and international audience. It supports film...