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- Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I am also pleased to be able to speak to the Bill and I compliment an Teachta O'Dea on putting forward the Bill and the research he has done. The Minister, Deputy Harris, has just left but I thank him for earlier receiving a deputation of a powerful group of enablers in Tipperary, some of whom are recovering cancer survivors. They have put in much passion and energy into providing a new,...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I want to ask the Minister for Education and Skills about the DEIS status. Under the programme for Government, the Government said that it will support disadvantage in education and elsewhere. This issue is being dealt with by the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Social Welfare. The four schools in Tipperary town, led by St. Joseph's, have co-operated and have come-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I am asking about promised legislation on supports that are due announcement. The schools have co-operated in a wonderful spirit of unity. They have an application-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: They missed out in Tipperary town years ago. When is it going to be announced that the schools-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I did not even get a half a minute. I am just asking-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: A question, yes. I want to finish my question. When is it going to be announced?
- European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I appeal to the Minister of State to ensure this issue is raised at every EU Council meeting. How can the Taoiseach deal with it? I ask him to give it the high level priority it should have. The Taoiseach also mentioned that Ireland has raised our concerns over the protection of minority populations, including Christians, at the UN Human Rights Council. I put it to the Taoiseach,...
- European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to get the opportunity to speak on this important issue. We have to deal with several areas. The first is the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis. I salute the brave work of the members of the Naval Service. Those involved are risking their lives in this great humanitarian mission. I salute all the NGOs, including Médecins Sans Frontières. I salute all...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Give her the money.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Paint the windows.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Stop, stop, stop.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I am sorry I asked at all. The Minister is doing the chorus.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: Where is the Minister of State, Deputy Ring?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: He is not in Mayo.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I wish to go back to a question asked earlier. The Taoiseach mentioned the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys. She was in Ballymahon on Monday. It was like hearing Big Tom because of the way she talked about the four roads going everywhere. She said the roads would go to Edgeworthstown, Cavan, blaney and everywhere else.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: I know that. Roscommon was mentioned as well. The Minister was going to be driving to all those places in smart cars, from what I heard.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: It relates to legislative promises. I have fought hard, along with many others, to get the rejuvenation of rural Ireland in the programme for Government. The allocation of €20 million per year for three years will not buy postage stamps for the applications. In 2009 we had the White Paper on rural development. In 2012 the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: In the talks, I asked for a reduction in the rate of VAT on buildings in town centres. We should wipe out the VAT for people for redevelopment. We should do the same with council charges. Will the Minister ask the county councils to stop the enormous charges for change of use?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: These two actions can be done with the stroke of a pen. Then, the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, can go down whatever roads she likes in whatever manner she likes. The Government should let the people do the work - they are willing to do it.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)
Mattie McGrath: It is.