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Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support an Irish citizen (details supplied) arbitrarily detained in Sri Lanka; and if he will make this a priority issue. [28267/11]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school place in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [28673/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a matter in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28472/11]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review a better energy homes scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28473/11]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review an application (details supplied) regarding the better energy home scheme. [28672/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Health the support and advice available to a person (details supplied). [28270/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the progression of the tendering process for home helps and home care packages on the north side of Dublin; and when he expects a decision on the tendering process. [28814/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak in this important debate on defending the rights of low paid workers and the issue of joint labour committees. I strongly believe all Dáil colleagues who are sincere about protecting the lowest paid workers should stand together on this serious matter and that party politics should be put to one side. If Members consider...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: That is of great relevance to this debate. That is exactly where the workers want us to stand. I strongly commend Deputy Tóibín for his great work in bringing this issue before the House; it is very important for us to highlight and debate these issues. Let us consider the real world for low paid workers in hotels, restaurants, shops, on farms and in many other areas. They are making a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28015/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28016/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [28013/11]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on correspondence sent to him recently by a former senior manager at the Irish Red Cross in relation to a chapter of the recent Comptroller and Audit General report on the affairs of the Irish Red Cross; if he is satisfied as to the purpose his substantial grant in aid to the IRC is put; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I am sharing my time with Deputies Mattie McGrath and Clare Daly. I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak to this new legislation, the Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011. I welcome the debate and am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, is in the House because there is an important opportunity to link this debate to the debate on invention and the significant potential for new...

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I am linking the point into new ideas and inventions-----

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: -----and developing Ireland as a hub for conflict resolution, peace and reconciliation. I take the Chair's point regarding the details of the legislation. The Patents (Amendment) Bill allows for the ratification of the London agreement on the application of Article 65 of the European Patent Convention. This agreement is a technical addition to the EPC, whose effect is likely to reduce...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak to this important legislation. Before I get into the nitty-gritty, this is my first opportunity to congratulate publicly the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, on his new Ministry. I wish him well in the future and the best of luck. I welcome the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 and I commend some of the comments on it. We should look at...

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Not by the closure of wards.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (5 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a matter regarding mature students (details supplied). [27767/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (5 Oct 2011)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the submission made to the stakeholder consultations undertaken by him last year as a result of the European Court of Justice ruling on septic tanks and other on-site wastewater treatment systems are available as public record. [27905/11]