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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: He did, but in the middle of his contribution rather than at the commencement of it. We all know it, but he should have declared it at the start of his contribution.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I too am pleased Deputy Jim O’Callaghan has presented the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016 this evening. Tosach maith, leath na hoibre. It is a tiny baby step, however. Under the Constitution, judges are appointed by the President, acting on the advice of the Government. The existing system of appointment involves the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board submitting to...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Bill but we need much more. I salute the Minister, Deputy Ross, for what he is trying to do in government. I saw the resistance when I looked for a declaration of interests from judicial appointments. All Members must make one. What is so precious about judges? Are they an endangered species? Mention was made of the new Court of Appeal and all the cases it has heard. The...

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak today after the European Council meeting. I spoke ten days ago before the council meeting. There can be no doubt but that Europe stands on the threshold of fundamental change. Many of the crises facing the EU are the products of its arrogance. That cannot be overstated because it is out of touch with ordinary countries and the project we all voted for fadó...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reviewed the arrangements for the employment of SNAs as the current arrangements prevent newly qualified SNAs from gaining employment; his views on whether the current arrangements as laid out in circular 0035/2016 are overly restrictive and causing difficulties for newly qualified SNAs; the efforts that he will make to open the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for disability and mental health residential placement in County Tipperary; the number housed in residential placement, with a charity (details supplied) or other such facilities in County Tipperary; the type of such placement, disability, mental health, dual diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32237/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 130. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the discretionary national lottery fund applications for 2016; if funding has been considered in respect of an application made by a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/16]

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An tOchtú Leasú a Aisghairm) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of the Eighth Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It will come as no great surprise that I will be opposing this Private Members' Bill. My opposition to the repeal of the eighth amendment is a matter of public record. I was clear about that position in the run-up to the general election and I am even clearer about it today. The Bill before us recommends altering the Constitution to remove any reference to that most fundamental of human...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: As a member of the Business Committee, which sat last week, and agreed the business, I wonder what the point in having the Business Committee is if we are going to come in here and make a populist decision to overrule it. That is all it is; nothing else.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Business Committee will now have a meeting to decide on the business for next week. Will we deal only with statements or something nonsensical? Will there be an Order of Business, Leaders' Questions and a full Dáil schedule? I do not know whether we will have that. It depends on what is decided with Fine Gael.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It is farcical. The Business Committee has been undermined.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will investigate the serious issues raised with respect to membership of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31907/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 308. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is no option to have illness benefit paid into the post office; if he will review this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31576/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Religious Persecution (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 361. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the efforts the Government is making to highlight the persecution of Christian and other minority groups in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32121/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (25 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 408. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children transferred from maternity hospitals and maternity units across the country to the children's hospitals in Dublin (details supplied) each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31575/16]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. The regulator has been appointed. I am trying to address some of the issues and recommendations from the tribunal, which cost so much. If we knew the price per word, it would be some amount. It is farcical. We are still not grappling with the issues. We are trying to deal with the housing crisis and fast-track legislation on Committee Stage to allow developments of 100 houses...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Good man. Go raibh maith agat. It is very difficult to keep out of trouble all the time - one can sometimes wander. We appreciate the help and guidance of the Ceann Comhairle. I dealt with a business in Tipperary town which employed 30 people and leased a yard. The lease was being withdrawn because the owners of the yard wanted it back. The business identified a site on the Limerick...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am also delighted to be able to speak here tonight on this Bill, which we discussed in the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government with the Minister. I am disappointed he has gone. I know he could not stay all night but he has left the Chamber. Much of the Bill came about as a result of the recommendations of the Mahon tribunal. The public in Tipperary, and the...