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Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossession (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, I support what the Deputies have said. I have spoken with the superintendent and the housewife. The housewife asked for the court order that night.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossession (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The bean an tí. They had no court order, or would not produce it.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Regarding the criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, I refer to what Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said. I am very concerned. There is a third force acting in the country. I got a telephone call that night at 3 a.m. when that situation arose and there were members of the Garda, including a superintendent, present. I am worried that gardaí are being forced into these...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: This is going on in this country with the tacit approval of the Government. I contacted the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, the morning after. She is aware of it. This is not acceptable in any democracy. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said it is like Zimbabwe. It is definitely like it, or Libya. It is outrageous that hooded men, accompanied by unmuzzled dogs, are...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: They were observing it.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Not very clearly.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I want the Taoiseach to correct the record. I did not suggest the gardaí were involved in terrorist activities.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I did not. Excuse me.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I did not say that. I would not say that.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Can the Taoiseach correct the record that I would impugn gardaí by saying that? I stated there was a third force out there and they were acting like terrorists. Maybe the Taoiseach would be so kind as to acknowledge that.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach should be kind and conscious of that. He will be aware that I support the Garda.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: No. The gardaí were there but they were not giving a run for their money.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: If I deal with Deputy Kehoe, it would not be down. His next door neighbour needed him and he went to bed.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Kehoe might insult Members here. That is what he does.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is happening every day of the week.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Balaclavas.

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: What is new?