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Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: There is nothing personal in what I am going to say but the hypocrisy on display here tonight is quite rank. In Clonmel, we have an organisation called Clonmel Suicide Awareness Workers, C-SAW, with which Joe Leahy, Elma Walsh and many others volunteer. We also have a River Suir rescue team and there are many other voluntary groups across the country. I thank my own staff in the office for...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I would like to say a few words on these statements. The Taoiseach told the Dáil earlier and again yesterday that the Government could not do anything about the price of fertiliser when it was raised with him by Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. That conflicts directly with the evidence of the EU Commission representative given to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine last...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Cabinet yesterday for ensuring there was parity of esteem with the south east regarding the air rescue service. England has disposed of masks in schools. Will the Taoiseach please look after our children? Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí. These masks are unnecessary and uncomfortable for children. Some children cannot wear them and there is a lot of angst about...

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Healy-Rae has the floor.

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Order, please. We will have to put back the time, to be fair.

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I hope so.

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I call Deputy Richard O'Donoghue.

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Tá an t-am caite.

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome our two guests. Some of my questions might be repetitive, for which I apologise. What I very much want to touch on pertains to Senator Cassell's final remarks. My understanding from people within RTÉ is that in spite of the court cases lost - I am not sure how far these go back - in Anne RoperversusRTÉ the organisation was found to discriminate-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: She has not answered it. I am talking about a court case in the public domain. RTÉ has not changed the policy. With two ladies at the helm - and I wish them well and have no animosity towards them - I am surprised that this policy has not changed. People are getting emails nine months before they are due to retire to tell them that the date is coming. Ms Forbes has said she would...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Did Ms Forbes every hear the adage that he who plays the piper calls the tune? I will be able to ask parliamentary questions to ascertain that, but it was unfair, unbalanced and the one narrative, with nothing or nobody else involved. Ms Forbes is not answering the questions, but I cannot make her do so. I am very unhappy. With regard to coverage of the fleadh, it is a wonderful event....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Ms Doherty. I appreciate the archive is very important. Given that at the time door-to-door surveys were not permitted, how were the surveys, which gave such magnificent results, undertaken? What method was used?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Was the survey carried out by telephone or online?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Fair enough. I ask Ms Doherty and Ms Forbes to look at the ladies under their care, some of whom are very unhappy and feel bullied and threatened. That is not good enough. RTÉ has been already found by the courts to not be treating people fairly. I would expect people to be looked after, especially in the current climate.

Leaving Certificate: Motion (25 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am also pleading with the Minister and her departmental officials on this. I know she has had a tough time and a baptism of fire. I wish her well in the post and I support her. These students, however, had no junior certificate and no proper schooling for the previous two years. They have had an awful time because they could not have fun or enjoy themselves. This is so important and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I asked here in the Chamber.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Umpteen times.