Results 1-20 of 82 for destroyed speaker:Finian McGrath

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: ...and frustration of Deputy O'Dowd in regard to the widespread intimidation and people having to leave the country. I know from my experience on the northside of Dublin that gang warfare and feuding destroys communities. I agree that action is needed. I will bring Deputy O'Dowd's concerns to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. Hopefully, there will be action taken over...

International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...crisis with people fleeing their homes in Syria, Iraq, Libya and throughout the Middle East. To make matters worse, some western governments want to bomb more, kill more innocent people, destroy people's homes and completely destroy innocent lives with their aerial bombings, which ignore the reality on the ground. In this country we have our own cheerleaders, particularly in the...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...a very misleading report. The people of the northside are very angry about this wall. We support the cycleway and want anti-flood measures but we want them to be decently done and to ensure that they do not destroy our lovely bay.

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Nov 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...height, which is why there are major concerns. The project was originally billed as a cycleway and assurances were given for a minor wall. I am opposed to the current wall and its design. It destroys a major public amenity and damages the scenic view of Dublin Bay and Bull Island. Dublin Bay is protected by nine special areas of conservation. Why is there no aesthetic finish to...

Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (22 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...supervision. Some people have concerns about the second proposal. We cannot go back to the days where banks were allowed to carry on in the way they did. The problem is a broader political one. Some senior bankers and major speculators destroyed the country and our economic and financial system. Others participated in this as well and it is very important to highlight that. Those...

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...mortgage holders got screwed, received nasty letters or had their houses sold. The Government needs to change its attitude and the EU should stop bullying small countries like Greece. Greece was not destroyed by Syriza. Successive centre-right Governments were to blame for that.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: It was not Syriza that destroyed Greece. That country had a series of centre-right Governments, all of which were supported by the EU at the time.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: ..., including people on trolleys, the unemployed, low-paid workers or Cadbury staff whose jobs are under threat. Neither was there any mention of the cut to the respite care grant or other cuts that destroyed many people in this State. This is another view that the Government might not want to hear. On top of that, there was no acknowledgement of the huge hurt and pain imposed on...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (3 Mar 2015)

Finian McGrath: ..., particularly electricians and fitters. The Minister needs to address these matters in his response. A profitable company is claiming that it is investing more while also laying off staff and destroying working terms and conditions. Did IBEC play a role in this? A recent report in the Financial Timesstated categorically that there was overwhelming evidence of higher levels of pay...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...information could be aligned with the current changes being brought about by the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014. Where a statutory declaration for joint guardianship is signed and subsequently mislaid or destroyed there is no evidence that the father has guardianship rights to his child. This can have dire consequences, such as a father losing contact with his child,...

Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...81 million. That is a lot of money. I warned the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Finance that this is the tip of the iceberg. Many drug shipments are getting through. The sad reality is that they are destroying our cities and towns. While we are modernising and making the legislation and the customs service more efficient, we should never take our eye off the...

European Debt: Motion [Private Members] (3 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...debt must be addressed. I urge support for a European debt conference. Let us open our minds to new ideas and solutions, rather than continuing with the tired old conservative solutions that are destroying the country. We must face reality when discussing the unsustainable debt burden imposed on Ireland and other countries, which is an obstacle to economic and social development....

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...? The figures speak for themselves. I agree with Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan about the drugs crisis. There is a major problem with drugs in this city, the violent crime connected with them, families destroyed by them and gangs intimidating families and whole streets. I would like to see a sensible Government focusing on these issues, not just picking on the easy target, the gentle...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...many cases publicised by the great journalist Gemma O'Doherty, the Shane Tuohey case and the Preston case. In addition, there is the case of James Sheehan in County Kerry, in which gardaí illegally planted a gun and destroyed his life and good name. I met him and I am convinced that what he says is an accurate reflection of what happened. I was absolutely shocked and horrified by...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter at locations around Dublin city? There is an horrific amount of litter in some areas and it is a major issue. Irresponsible people are destroying our environment and communities, as well as damaging small businesses. Does the Minister accept that the privatisation of this bin collection service has been a disaster, leading to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Illegal Waste Dumping (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...? The Minister said he is looking at new proposals to tackle fly-tipping and it is important to resolve such activity. The vast majority of law-abiding people are sick and tired of those who are destroying their city. Other parts of the city are not affected and Dublin City Council's waste management services are doing an excellent job. The Minister mentioned a figure for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Litter Pollution (1 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...their neighbours or young children and the ones who pretend to be responsible pretend that they care and then let their dogs out at night, when everybody is gone to bed, to run around the green and destroy the greens in housing estates. When the young children come out in the morning, the place is littered with dog dirt. It is a very important environmental issue, and I realise the...

Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...are in rented accommodation, they would love to have enough to pay a proper rent. That is part of the debate. If we do not do anything about this issue of social housing and homelessness, we are going to destroy another generation. Again, I emphasise the most recent figure of 89,000 households. I accept the point that the Government cannot do it overnight but I do not accept the...

Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...people, their families and the broader community. This activity in public spaces is a major problem, not only in Dublin but across the country. Clubs contact us regularly about their pitches being destroyed. Young families are afraid to go into certain areas of public parks after 8 p.m. because of threats, violence and anti-social activity, but the Minister for State, Deputy Hayes, and...

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...floods. In recent weeks we all have seen the horrific consequences of flooding. First, my heart goes out to all the families and individuals who suffered and had their homes badly damaged or destroyed in the recent floods. The job of the Government and the local authorities is, first, to help the families in immediate need and sort out their difficulties and problems. Once this is...