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Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: ...of clarity. It behoves us to resolve this issue out now and to reach a conclusion from which we can work. It is not a case of Ireland refusing €13 billion, a point about which there has been much discussion. Apple will appeal the ruling, so the money is frozen in any event. Ireland should take the opportunity to put its side of the case forward. Apart from the question of who...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Corporate Tax Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...should not pay their fair share of tax. The exchange of information between tax jurisdictions is not automatic. It is also a concern that the recent European Commission investigation into Apple in Ireland revealed a lack of transparency and accountability on the part of Revenue to the people of Ireland. In addition, there is concern that Ireland is part of a network for international...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Finian McGrath: ...immoral and ageist. Surely there is a more equitable manner in which to deal with the problem than wielding a hatchet at the victims who have done their duty, paid their way, but are now no longer apple to supplement their pensions. The average Aer Lingus employee was (is) not highly paid; therefore individual pensions are quite modest. During eleven years of retirement one modest...

Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2013)

Finian McGrath: ...ploy to avoid real debate on defence and military matters. There is also a rump in this Dáil and State who cannot wait to get their backsides into NATO under the disguise of better relations and apple pie. This must also be debated. I have a major problem with this, whether it relates to desertion or events in the North, Iraq or Afghanistan. I question all armies and states with...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (23 Mar 2005)

Finian McGrath: ...directly involved in acts of violence which includes kidnap, murder and bombing, the same police force does not deserve the trust and respect of the community. It is not a question of a few bad apples, it is a question of collusion in the North going right to the top. It was a stated policy all through the Troubles. We all know what was going on and I would like it to come out in this...