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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...of Scoil Chormaic have now come together to highlight the difficulties they are having in getting the essential and necessary resources required. They believe the processes are far too onerous and long. The needs of children have become more complex but resources have not increased with that need. For example, in respect of dual diagnosis and behaviours of concern, resources are lacking...

Dentistry Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...kinds of healthcare on our doorstep but we do not have it. A real root and branch review has to take place. I support the call for the legislation because it is so badly needed but will we see it and how long will it take to enact it? How long will it take for legislation to be brought forward, debated, discussed and approved? Then we will need the statutory instruments to put it in...

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...xe9;amie Morris on his sterling work to help out the situation in University Hospital Limerick and for his fight to save St. Conlon's for the patients who need it and their families who need respite service and long-term care for older people who deserve it, rather than to be hijacked by the HSE to try to put a sticking plaster on UHL.

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...cannot meet it. Many of them are struggling. The situation is the same all over the country and the providers are contacting all TDs. We need swift action to be taken to support these excellent, long-standing facilities.

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ..., across the river - trasna na habhann - in the other institution, that justice is not being served. It is being delayed, denied, and restricted for ordinary people and ordinary families. The families here tonight want justice. We saw how long it took the Stardust victims. We saw what happened here two or three weeks ago, on their awful anniversary. I was in Dublin that night also. I...

Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...for extra space and everything else, but those two particular schools are in alignment and very hopeful and the teaching staff want to move them ahead. There are a number of other schools. Tipperary town, Baile Thiobraid Árann, was made famous by the song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary". It is a long way for the daltaí na hÉireann go léir and na daoine óga....

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...9 May, the EU celebrates Europe Day. It is the anniversary of the historic Schuman declaration in 1950. This day is a testament to the EU's remarkable achievements in fostering unity and maintaining long-term peace. As we approach the European elections on 6 to 9 June 2024, the European Parliament is extending an invitation to participate in engaging events across Europe. This year,...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...name it. The same people who set up and run clubs are normally the same people who vote, because they are active in the community. They will vote and participate. They will be waiting for the Government. The grass is not very long on the GAA pitches and the Tipperary hurlers are unfortunately not much good at cutting it this year either, but we will come again. Beidh lá eile ag...

European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...to the pact could make Ireland a more attractive destination for individuals. That is just nonsense. The amendment also does not provide a clear breakdown of the costs associated with, or address the potential long-term consequences of, opting in to the pact. The amendment totally disregards the potential costs and future consequences. The text could be seen as dismissive of concerns...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Cashel town in Tipperary has a proud history of medical care in Our Lady's Hospital. We lost major services to Clonmel in the early 2000s after a long battle. We also have St. Patrick's Hospital, which is a wonderful institution. The assessment unit there does tremendous work to this day for people who need rehab. We have been promised a 60-bed community nursing unit for the past decade....

Support for Carers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...We saw what the then Taoiseach thought of the carers when a week before the vote he said the family was and should be the primary carer. We know where the Government's commitments lie. They are a long way from supporting the ordinary people who give of their valuable time so selflessly, 24-7. We need recognition for them. This motion should be adopted. I am not going to go into the...

Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...of whom I met outside and on the street. I met people from my constituency - Alison and Heather. Her mother was unable to come today. They are weary and tired from fighting for justice for so long. I salute them. The disaster has been a long-standing symbol of injustice in our country and not the only one. Some of the 48 people who lost their lives in the Stardust were just...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I join with the Tánaiste in wishing the families of the victims of the Stardust tragedy all the best today. I happened to be in Dublin that night as well. They have been a long time waiting for justice. I am questioning the issuing of planning exemptions for telecommunication structures such as masts as per the statutory instrument, class 31, of the Planning and Development Act...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...his time as higher education Minister. I acknowledge that unlike what I said this morning about his abysmal time in health. Recently, it has not only been Fine Gael that has been far too left for far too long. In my opinion all three Government parties and most of the Opposition occupy that left-wing space even though it is the private sector that generates our national income and...

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...people. However, the Minister cannot hide from the electorate. Neither can Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, Labour or the Social Democrats. They got their answer last week. People are waiting in the long grass for them because they are sick, sore and tired of them and their dislike of the Irish people. They simply have a hatred for the Irish people who elect them and who...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...of State, Deputy Burke, will be there at the meetings but I think the Taoiseach will be seen as a lame-duck participant this time because of the situation he has announced today. In any case, my long-time and continuing concerns relate to what really goes on at these meetings. I have asked the Minister of State this question before. Does he really bring the concerns of this House to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Why are the lists so long then?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Why are the lists so long?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Ambulance Service (29 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...our paramedic service. There are currently eight staff vacancies in the south Tipperary paramedic service, which is an awful lot in that area. Two of them are temporary but the remaining six are long-term vacancies which have not been filled. The difficulty is that there is no effort to recruit locally. There are recruitment campaigns but they have not been effective. The south...

RTÉ: Statements (28 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...today in the Dáil that I have sympathy and great respect for the thousands of staff members who are doing their jobs every day throughout the country within RTÉ. The cabal at the top has been there for a long time and its members will not listen to anyone. They do not care about the Minister because they know she has been dancing and will dance to their tune. Successive...