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Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I will finish.

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Labour Party has a brass neck to come in here and put down this motion when it persecuted the people and brought in-----

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: -----when it said it would burn the bondholders, what did it do?

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It was Labour's way and Frankfurt's way. It persecuted the people and got into bed with the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, and Ms Merkel.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 133. To ask the Taoiseach the schedule of which topics to be discussed at the upcoming Citizens Assembly and, specifically, when the discussion regarding the eighth amendment is expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30549/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for additional school accommodation at a school (details supplied) when he envisages progress will be made in the provision of same;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30585/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied); when the amalgamation will progress and take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30743/16]

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: We will not.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I would like the Minister to correct the record. At the Government formation - he was there - we were told there was an overrun of €200 million to €300 million at that time. As he knows, the Minister, Deputy Harris, recently added €500 million. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, needs to correct what he said about it coming in on budget this time. We are looking in the wrong...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Following this week's budget, we now have spending of €14.6 billion on our health services. That is a huge increase. It is almost 20% of total spending by this Government of taxpayers' money. We have one of the highest health spending ratios in the OECD but we continue to have some of the worst health outcomes. I acknowledge that there are many excellent outcomes and very good...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Sorry.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am saying that we may find out in years to come that-----

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I did not interrupt other Deputies.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am as involved as Deputy Cassells in early childhood education. I established and was chairperson of a naíonra for a number of years. I also have a large family, so I know what I am talking about.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Cassells is probably embarrassed about some of these measures.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: On the rejuvenation of rural Ireland, I spoke earlier about the many derelict sites in our towns. There are also derelict sites in our villages. Under a new initiative, the county councils can acquire derelict sites and sell them on. Whatever is done to remove these blights from our landscape must be supported. The post office is the hub of every village and community yet there is...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I will not take any lecture from Deputy Cassells. I know plenty about child care.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy is making it worse than what it was. It does not seem like six years when you win it. You think you only missed it for a year or two. It is all about nurturing and kindling the passion, the vision and the enthusiasm. Shopkeepers and the self-employed are asked day in and out for spot prizes for all these fund-raisers. They are the people who need to be supported but it is a...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to have another opportunity to reply to some measures included in the budget and thank everyone for his or her co-operation. Last night someone said the budget was like a light shower of snow over a farm, that there was no great amount in anyone's pocket or any one field. This is the best description I can use because there was a little for everyone, for which we must be thankful,...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.