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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This matter does not fall within my remit as Minister. I would suggest to the Deputy that he contact The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind regarding his request.

Seanad: Ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (21 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: ...convention is a paper-based exercise or PR stunt or that it will not make any difference to people's lives. I assure Senators that if that were the case, I would not have pursued ratification so doggedly. The issue was so important to me that I made sure it was a part of the programme or Government. People ask if ratification will make any difference to everyday lives. I firmly believe...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (23 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. Provision of assistance/service dogs to people with a disability is not considered a core health service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (23 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. Provision of assistance/service dogs to people with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Sep 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults with disabilities. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) focus is on the protection of core activities such as residential, respite, day and core-therapy provision. Provision of assistance/service dogs to people with a disability is not considered a core health service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: ...of community and residential settings. These may be provided directly by the HSE or in partnership with voluntary service providers such as the National Council for the Blind and the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. In relation to the provision of health and personal social services for people who are blind/visually impaired, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (21 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: ...of community and residential settings. These may be provided directly by the HSE or in partnership with voluntary service providers such as the National Council for the Blind and the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have received correspondence from Fighting Blindness in relation to these matters, which I intend to consider in the context of the implementation of the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (1 Oct 2015)

Finian McGrath: 138. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide funding for the purchase of unmarked vehicles for the Garda Síochána dog unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33783/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (12 May 2015)

Finian McGrath: ...the European Union birds directive, and as a special area of conservation under the European Union habitats directive, and in view of the ongoing threat to its wildlife from persons and unleashed dogs, if she will arrange for funds to be made available for the employment of a wildlife ranger and dog warden, exclusively for the island. [18139/15]

Order of Business (2 Apr 2015)

Finian McGrath: Let the dogs see the rabbit.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (4 Feb 2015)

Finian McGrath: 161. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding dog fouling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5159/15]

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 May 2014)

Finian McGrath: It is a dog's life.

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

Finian McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce more dog waste bags in public places in view of the fact that dog litter is a major problem. [19724/14]

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

Finian McGrath: Will the Minister provide more dog waste bags in public places, in view of the fact that dog litter is now a major problem? In recent weeks candidates have been canvassing in the local elections. Incidentally, there is an excellent candidate, Councillor Damian O'Farrell, running in the Clontarf ward.

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

Finian McGrath: We hear about water charges and household charges, but dog litter is another issue that is under the radar. Many parents with young families are very concerned about the amount of dog litter in our parks and on our footpaths. They are afraid to let their children out to play on the greens or to walk along the paths. This is a very serious issue so will the Minister do something about it?

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

Finian McGrath: ...Minister for his response but the message I am getting in the area is that there are insufficient resources, an issue that is often brushed under the carpet. There are probably very well behaved dogs in Kilkenny and Tullaroan-----

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

Finian McGrath: -----and perhaps some of them are very posh dogs, but does the Minister accept that this is a major health issue, particularly for families with young children? I accept that it is up to the dog owners to be responsible. I have seen three types of dog owners. There are the responsible ones, the irresponsible ones and the ones who pretend to be responsible. The responsible owners pick up...

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

Finian McGrath: It is a dog's life.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (11 Feb 2014)

Finian McGrath: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT in respect of dog grooming (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6610/14]

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Feb 2014)

Finian McGrath: ...debts. If we do that, we will no longer be choking economic development and the SME sector. Last week a young business woman discussed the problems facing her small company, which specialised in dog grooming, with me in my clinic in Donnycarney. She is facing an increase of 177% on her commercial rates. How in God's name can a small business get off the ground with rates of that...