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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (30 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 490. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the location of the proposed six new accommodation centres; the details of any contracts issued to develop these centres; the properties being examined or considered for redevelopment as these new centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4273/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Tánaiste may have read over Christmas about the wonderful achievements of Shaun Fogarty from Cahir over the new year. In 2013, this 19-year-old student was left paralysed followed a devastating car accident. His family was told he would never move, eat, drink, or speak again. In the ten years since his accident, Shaun has overcome massive challenges with the support of his parents...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: This needs to be looked at for cases such as this with such inspirational people.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: He has that but he loses-----

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State skirted around the question I asked about the specific obligations we have under treaties. I asked him which treaties but he just said international treaties. It is my understanding, in the context of the referenda on the Lisbon treaty, that a specific commitment was given whereby countries like Ireland, Denmark and others could opt out. I also asked if the Government...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Tá cúpla ceist agam. Does the Minister of State not think it a failure that Europe could not make a united stand calling for a cessation and condemning outright the genocide that is going on in the Middle East and the fears of the spread there? Under what specific treaties are we duty-bound to take in so many refugees as a percentage, and IPAS applicants? The Taoiseach has...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The last EU Council meeting in December was a pivotal one. The war in Ukraine, the enlargement of the EU, the revision of the EU’s multi-annual financial framework and the conflict in the Middle East were all on the agenda. These issues sparked a variety of opinions among EU leaders. Why would they not? The meeting aimed to reach a consensus on enlargement, specifically on the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat. Tá an t-am caite.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: School bus transport is a very important issue, especially in rural Ireland. It is very important for families. It is also important when we are talking about carbon emissions and everything else. There are two big problems in this area. One is that people over 70 are not allowed to drive school buses, even if they are medically fit. This has been raised here by me and many other people...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made on an application for foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3282/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (24 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of individuals who have arrived in Ireland at any port of entry, including Dublin Airport, without valid travel documents, despite presenting them at their point of departure, for each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3283/24]

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, believe that the situation underscores the urgent need for peace, not war. We would much rather see the Irish Government step up its effort to bring about a peaceful ceasefire. The pursuit of peace and justice should always be our guiding principles, regardless of the complexities of international law and optics. I condemn utterly the actions of Hamas on that fateful day in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The N24 upgrade from Cahir, at the Cloghabreedy junction, through County Kilkenny and on to Waterford city is at design stage and now it is at stage 2. Engagement is taking place with householders and farmers along the route. There is a proposal that up to seven houses and family homes may be demolished. The road is very badly needed but there is now confusion and no clarity from the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. On behalf of my colleagues in the Rural Independent Group, and Deputy O'Donoghue raised it already, we badly need a debate on the situation facing small businesses, especially food outlets. We had two restaurants on Main Street in Tipperary town, Prime 74 and Flanagan's Lane Restaurant, close in the past week. These were two excellent premises...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It is not agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 235. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update in relation to the extension of work permits to the equine industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on an ACRES appeal; the reason for the delay in finalising this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 515. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a copy of all communication between his Department and An Garda Síochána in relation to events in Roscrea between 11 and 16 January 2024; if his Department requested the assistance of An Garda Síochána to deliver international protection applicants to Racket Hall, Roscrea while...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (23 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 518. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when transport to a rehab day service will be restored in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2664/24]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I know the Minister met a group of businessmen from Clonmel recently, including David Burke, Richard Gleeson and Nuala Hickey, regarding the situation concerning Uisce Éireann in the town. It is just abominable. For three or four days again this week there has been no water in Ballingarrane, Cherrymount and other parts of the town for businesses and houses. No information has come...