Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

I too am pleased to speak to the Technical Group's motion. I thank my colleagues in the group for researching the issue and coming up with the formula used in the motion. Real reform is necessary in the House.

I offer my congratulations to my neighbour, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I wish him well. I hope to meet him in September in Croke Park.

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