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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I have looked at those who are on the website, but I do not know whether it is the top ten or 20. That is not an answer, really. On the zero-hour contracts, how does RTÉ stand over that? Is it going to continue with that? That was a question I asked as well.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Has RTÉ developed a policy so that will-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: It has? For everybody?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Categorically?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The majority of long-term residential nursing home care on the island is provided by the private and voluntary sector. We all know that. As Ireland's population continues to age, the demand for nursing home care is increasing. Ireland's ageing population is rising faster than any other European country. The changing demographics provide the single biggest challenge to the sector and the...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I have an announcement to make. For clarification, the proceedings on this legislation shall be adjourned at 7.34 p.m. and will resume on Thursday. I call Deputy Darren O'Rourke.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister and I thank everyone for their contributions.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I give qualified support to retaining the Special Criminal Court as it has been effective against subversive elements and organised criminal gangs. However, we should aim for a time when the court is no longer necessary as relying on it permanently would undermine the effectiveness of jury courts. There was a time when we needed this; obviously we can see that. However, the time has come...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Federation of Early Childhood Providers launched this morning a report on voices from the front-line service providers. It identifies key challenges and opportunities for Ireland's early learning and care, ELC, and school-age childcare, SAC, sectors. Will the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth please engage with and listen to them? They are under...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, it is. I want a full debate about the debacle at RTÉ and the failure of the Government and Ms Forbes riding into the sunset. I want a Garda investigation to ensure Ms Forbes and other senior people in RTÉ are held to account.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am not making any.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: She was dismissed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: They are not agreed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Does the Taoiseach want a medal?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I want a full debate on the RTÉ debacle. There are many thousands of decent workers in RTÉ. This scandal is going on. We saw how the board and the executive board suspended Dee Forbes. Then she was dismissed and she is blatantly refusing to come before any committee. I want, as happens to people who are unable or who do not wish to pay their licence because of the poor service...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I find the reply very lethargic and squeamish. Fine Gael has had several budgets since. It was in government after the 2016 election. The disregard it has for ordinary people is shocking but people looking in can see that the Fine Gael is not interested in ordinary working people. It has no time for them. It is the landed gentry party, big business here now, in a whirlwind talking about...