DÁIL ÉIREANN

Sitting Time - 19:30

Sitting Date - 21/06/2011

Private Members' Business

^ Workers' Remuneration: Motion ^

Deputy Finian McGrath:

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak in this important debate on the issue of low pay and the joint labour committee system. Cutting low pay rates further will not do anything for the economy, job creation or the country as a whole. Attacking the low paid and making them pay for the actions of the greedy should never be an option in a democratic society. I will show clearly why this type of economic vandalism will never work and want to push the issue of low pay, particularly concerning job creation. I am glad the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, is present to listen to the arguments.

Deputy Finian McGrath and a cross party delegation of T.Ds met the director of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cuba, in Leinster House today 15th June at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to build and develop the relationship between Ireland and Cuba.

Deputy Finian McGrath has offered his deepest sympathy tot eh Lenihan Family on the sad death of Brian.   “My heart goes out to all of you and his death is a great loss” said McGrath.

Even though we differed politically, I always enjoyed his company, witty humour and his bravery during his illness” added the Independent T.D.  “He will be missed around the Dail and once again my sincerest sympathy” said Finian

10th June 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

Finian

On behalf of G.I Jane and the parents Cornrnittee we would like to thank you so much for your very kind donatibn to our dance school.

Private Members' Business

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Motion

Deputy Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion of support for the families of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and of Kay's Tavern in Dundalk.  I was a member of the sub-committee established to deal with the report of the independent commission of inquiry.  Having listened to the evidence presented, I believe beyond any doubt that the British security services were up to their necks in these bombings and murders.  I do not say that lightly and I made my views known to the British ambassador when I refused an invitation to meet the Queen.

4th May, 2011

An Ceann Comhairle

Request to move adjournment of Dáil Standing Order 32

I seek leave to move for an adjournment of the Dail under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern namely the urgent need to come up with and develop