Results 16,421-16,440 of 20,810 for speaker:Mattie McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary was not approved and or considered for a major funding grant in the latest round of funding investing in infrastructure and jobs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this school has been in temporary accommodation for almost 20 years and has now been granted planning...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Payments (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her decision to cut rent allowance rates throughout the country will directly result in homelessness especially for single persons and couples with one child; the basis on which her decision was made to cut the rate in South Tipperary where a very strong private rental market exists and where it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, want to issue a fíor fáilte to our guests today and to thank them, particularly Mr. McCarthy. I totally empathise with him because he is right about the national broadcaster. It is not only a question of Irish music but the whole spectrum of culture and heritage across the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is, but some stations do a dhícheall uaireanta chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn. The local and independent radio stations have their battles with us to get a better share of the funding, as I know because I am also a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I have been very critical of RTE, not only in respect of Irish language and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I met him on the street. He was out enjoying the music too. It was fabulous. Some of my family and members of our group won an all-Ireland rince set there. They were in Ballina this year and are hoping to go to Doire. I am delighted that it is going to Doire and I wish CCE well with it. I think it will be bigger and better. It is a matter of bringing us together. There are disparate...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 135. To ask the Minister for Finance if voluntary housing organisations such as Foscadh are entitled to pass on the local property tax charge to their tenants through an increase in their rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26696/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when and where E-tenders for school transport for 2013 were advertised; if he will indicate the deadline for pre-qualification; if this deadline was earlier than previous years; the date of the deadline for submission of tenders in 2012; the number of contractors that were informed by e-mail; the number of other contractors who are not current...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the improvements that have been carried out in the Student Universal Support Ireland office to ensure that first year students do not experience the same delays experienced in 2012; the guarantees he will provide that students will not go the entire college year without payment as has been the case for many students in 2013; when he expects...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports, if any, available for students studying in performing arts/ musical theatre courses abroad [26826/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Qualified Child Increase Payments (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 445. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in cases of joint custody arrangement where a child spends an equal amount of time with each parent, the way her Department decides which parent will be paid the child dependent allowances; if child dependent allowances may be split between both parents where there is an official custody arrangement in place; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Performing Arts (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 486. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any supports available for students studying in performing arts/ musical theatre courses abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 744. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal does not have sufficient funding to give immediate payment following an award that has been made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27776/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Fleming.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Minister and I am generally supportive of this legislation. I am an admirer of the Minister and what she is trying to do with social welfare. It is not an easy job. Before Government backbenchers or others get alarmed, I should say that I appreciate the difficult job she has had because of the recession and the number of problems she has faced while looking to reform. She...

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: They are still taking the money.

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Guns and roses.

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Government is even taxing hearses.

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Tánaiste is still running from his past.

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Like burning the bondholders.

Leaders' Questions (30 May 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle should inform Deputy Durkan of that fact.