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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, we did not have any questions. That is unfair. I want the Tánaiste to withdraw that remark. He knows the process for parliamentary questions. That is scandalous.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Because the Tánaiste is telling lies.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I think they want a row before the holidays again to make sure they are relevant. There is a list of questions from designated people. These are outrageous and scurrilous lies.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Fake news.

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 358. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the appointment of a person (details supplied) to an advisory role with Safe Food Ireland; his views on whether the appointment demonstrates a conflict of interest and is contradictory to the national policy of trying to promote and improve the uptake of breastfeeding; the basis for their appointment; his further views on the influence that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid to social media influencers to promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the list of influencers who have been used in a public relations campaign relating to Covid-19; the campaign details for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 365. To ask the Minister for Health when day care centres will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32290/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 436. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications waiting for a primary medical certificate by county; the current application processing time for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 448. To ask the Minister for Health the long-term support scheme which will be put in place to support the private nursing home sector in the medium and long term given that the temporary assistance payment scheme is due to cease on 30 June 2021; if he will consider extending the scheme until a permanent scheme which supports the sector continues to ensure measures implemented derived from...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: We read and researched this legislation. Then we tabled an amendment to the Bill, which we are entitled to do. We are thankful for having been allowed to speak on it. I stand over our issues in this regard. We are again dancing to European tunes. It is now 0.4047 hectare because of a European desire. The Minister would of course know nothing about this, but the typical cottage and...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has just got into it.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: No, the Minister has just got into it. I would please just like to have one moment. The Minister has gone into this matter and he is regurgitating words attributed to me by journalists. Those are the selfsame journalists who have been paid handsomely during the Covid-19 debate, as well as newspapers and other publications, to do the Government’s spin and narrative for it. The...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I will stand up for the rural people of Ireland and they will make their decision regarding whether they will vote for me or not, and not the Dublin 4 set.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I too am supporting this amendment which we have moved already. The property tax came in with all kinds of promises, and everything else, and all kinds of issues. There have been ongoing debates about the amount of property tax people are paying in Dublin, the value of the property and the money going to rural roads. The fact of the matter is it is not going anywhere. The amount of waste...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: This is exactly to do with the amendment. The amendment from the Rural Independent Group concerns how we are being unfairly portrayed as I do not know what and how the Government is trying to extract more money from rural people. You cannot get blood out of a stone. They are struggling and being put to the pin of their collar just to live and pay their way. They want to be left alone. We...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, line 23, after “shall” to insert “not”.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I ask the Deputy to stick to the section, please.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy is straying a bit. I ask him to come back to the amendment.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Brostaigh ort.