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- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Of course, it is about them.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister for his assurances but how can he assure us that there was no loss to the State during the period when this loophole existed? Deputy Fitzmaurice and I tabled an amendment on budget night and appealed to the Minister and to other parties on behalf of small businesses, shop keepers and whatever. We talk about the rejuvenation of rural Ireland and of towns and villages but...
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Yes, but I am not finished. We are all in a hurry but the hurry goes off us the same as it comes on us.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: It is relevant.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: It is not repetition.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: What are we repeating? I am entitled under the-----
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Thank you. We want support for these ordinary people, ordinary families and ordinary business people who put their hands in their pockets, borrowed as much as they could and perhaps had support from families. Some may also have had some money from the credit union thrown in. We are not talking about the Four Roads to Glenamaddy, like the former Taoiseach announced in Edgeworthstown one...
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I thank the Department officials for spotting this. There was much debate and many amendments in the Chamber from Deputies Fitzmaurice and Michael McGrath and myself about the whole stamp duty issue in respect of land and property. I have dealt with those real estate investment trusts, REITs and such operations. I said at the time that they were Ponzi schemes. We had huge opportunities to...
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Never forget Kerry.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I know, but we do not have any printout of what the Minister is relaying to the House.
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----
- Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: May I make a point of order? We are debating this important recommendation to this legislation but the House does not have a quorum. I wish to call a quorum, más é do thoil é.
- Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Ar aghaidh leat.
- Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I propose that Deputy Durkan take 15 minutes.
- Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I too am glad to be able to speak tonight on behalf of the Rural Independent Group and to deliver a statement on Northern Ireland. I note a number of things in the Minister's speech and how hard he has worked to try to keep everything on an even keel. I also note the news from Westminster tonight that the Prime Minister, Theresa May, has lost the vote by 309 votes to 305. She is losing all...
- Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to speak on the Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and I compliment Deputy Lawless on bringing it forward. It provides for transparency in the disclosure of information in online political advertising and related matters. The word "transparency" can be interpreted differently and we need to focus on it. I am happy to make some brief...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I read most of it aloud but it is not the same as it being read by the secretariat.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Do the amendments have to be moved, formally proposed and seconded?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)
Mattie McGrath: They do not. Obviously, I am opposed to this. The deletion of Article 40.3.3° of the Constitution is not required to protect the life of the mother. It is possible to provide any additional clarity that may be required by medical professionals by way of ordinary legislation, or amended medical practice guidelines, or both.