Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise two issues. I note from a report in The Irish Timestoday that Clonmel Circuit Court is now sixth in the country in granting repossessions. There have been 4,500 repossessions since the start of this year. When will the Government amend the so-called Land and Conveyancing Act and re-name it the eviction Bill? That is my first question.

I, like many other Deputies and Senators, have been contacted by the sister of the late Robert McCartney regarding the election that is going on at the moment to Seanad Éireann. The Tánaiste's own candidate, Ms Maíria Cahill - I wish her no ill will - has failed to answer questions posed by Ms McCartney. Indeed, a journalist contacted me last night regarding 11 questions that were put to Ms Cahill. She has refused to debate any of these issues.

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