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Topical Issue Debate: Foster Care Policy (22 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue. I am delighted the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is present. I congratulate her on her appointment as Minister and I look forward to working constructively with her throughout her period of office. As of 31 March 2016, there were 6,405 children in care. Of these, 93% were in foster care, with 4,162 in...

Waste Collection Charges: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to speak to this motion this evening and I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Coveney on his appointment. I also congratulate the Ministers of State, Deputies Seán Kyne and Damien English on their appointments. Waste disposal has been a huge issue for many years. From my time on the county council my understanding is that the problems are around land fill, the unavailability...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 73. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding she is making available to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority as provided for in the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16686/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Legislation (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the prohibitions in place to prevent public officials or public authorities from imposing certain requirements contrary to the religious beliefs or moral convictions of employees in the public service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17223/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Voluntary Euthanasia (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of assisted suicide and euthanasia; her plans for changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17225/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 319. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the consular assistance he is providing to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17226/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 460. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his role in the implementation of Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 505. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of households and businesses that have no access to high speed broadband in County Tipperary; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16968/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Infrastructure (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 506. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the support for the roll-out of Eirgrid's policy for the south-east region Grid Link project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16969/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Radio Spectrum Management (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 508. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views that it is important for Raidió Teilifís Éireann to retain its longwave radio service to maintain contacts between Ireland and the Irish diaspora, many of whom are elderly and may not be in a position to avail of the Internet (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Policy (21 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 565. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to direct Tusla, the Child and Family Agency to review the application of its policy which states there must be no more than 40 years in age between a foster parent and foster child; the number of foster children in placements where this age gap is exceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16695/16]

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to refer to two items of legislation, the first of which is the EirGrid Bill. Communities in my area in the south east are very concerned about overhead pylons and they want to know when there will be legislation. We passed a referendum recently on children's rights, and we also passed the Children First Bill. I have been inundated with calls from around the country from people...

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I will, indeed. I refer to the behaviour of Tusla in respect of certain families.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I did, and maybe I had good reason.

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I hope the Minister will address the matter. The money was promised as part of the talks for the programme for Government. I look forward to the roll-out of this. Nobody will condone or accept bad practices and unclean places, especially in a hospital. HIQA has accused South Tipperary General Hospital of putting patients at risk because of unacceptable practices such as lack of access to...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I raise the very serious issue of overcrowding at South Tipperary General Hospital. It is sad that today HIQA has published a report which is very critical. It is not a problem with the staff or management who are overworked and totally overstretched. According to Trolley Watch, emergency department trolley statistics at South Tipperary General Hospital show that it has suffered the most...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (16 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his efforts to roll out high-speed broadband in rural Ireland and in County Tipperary in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/16]

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (15 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his appointment. I look forward to working with him constructively for the betterment of all sectors of education. My questions will be on the renting of prefabs. Between 2011 and 2015, the Department spent €83 million on prefab rental. Although there is a prefab replacement period, only 217 schools qualified: 209 primaries and...

Report of Standing Order 112 Select Committee on the Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2013/34/EU: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am glad to speak on this motion. I compliment the special committee that brought this matter to our attention. Deputy Boyd Barrett said this was to go through without any debate. It is always important that we have a debate, no matter what our views are. It is important that we do not pass these measures without debate. I compliment the committee on not rolling over and accepting...

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach might be aware that today is world elder abuse awareness day. This is a very serious issue. Under the health (miscellaneous provisions) (No. 2) Bill, is the Taoiseach aware that only 32 caseworkers in the entire country deal with this area and 13,000 cases have been referred to them? It is a huge area that needs to be addressed. It is a very sensitive and sad area. Deputy...