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Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: For the boys.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to ask about two items of legislation. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine met the farmers today. Will the Taoiseach or somebody else meet the road hauliers tonight, in the context of the road transport Bill? They are in Dublin because of the road tax. It is a simple issue to address. They need fair play so that small businesses in rural Ireland can survive. A...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: We saw something in Castlebar, and we were shocked. I am speaking about the children and family relationships Bill. A care home in Kildare is not acting properly in regard to the care of a young teenager. This case will hit the headlines, and people will be profoundly shocked about it. It is time to deal with the issue now.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It has been raised in the Seanad by Senator Mary Ann O'Brien. More than €860 million in funding goes to this organisation but in my opinion it is not caring for people properly.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I did, of course.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I make no apologies. What am I supposed to do? Should I troop through the House like Government backbenchers?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Vote "Tá" for everything.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It was my right.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach is not so bad at it himself. I saw a picture of where he was last night.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: You've gone very low now. You are scraping the bottom of the barrel now, Taoiseach.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: They are on their knees.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Twice.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The banks.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Government Deputies may laugh at this but they must face the people. I am trying to tame the beast and offer the Government a chance to-----

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I know my time is almost up. The Acting Chairman will tell me when I should finish. The Government Whip need not be so glib because the people of Wexford will not have time for him at the polling booths.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: This Bill is an effort to bring honesty to this area and show respect to people. The costs relating to call-outs will massively exceed capped charges. The Government Deputies are only codding themselves because the people are not buying this. The legacy of the Minister, Deputy Kelly, will be a sad one. We will not speak of John F.K. but a sad Alan F.K. from Tipperary. I hope the...

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I never resigned and I do not know what Deputy Kehoe is talking about. He will have to correct the record in two weeks, like the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. I never resigned and I ask the Deputy to withdraw the remark.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I do but I want an apology from Deputy Kehoe as he said I resigned. I never resigned. From what did I resign?

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Can I ask-----

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Through the Chair, Deputy Kehoe alleged that I resigned from something and I do not know what he is talking about.