Results 17,101-17,120 of 21,019 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (26 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the orthodontic treatment waiting list in the South East is currently dating back to August 2009; the reason for this delay; the efforts being made to address this backlog and the options available to patients who are waiting for treatment since 2009/2010 almost three years; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Tourist Office in Cahir will open for the summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15118/13]
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: In my area, one would not go near the bog when the fog was low on the hill.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Turf cutting was a pastime and saving the hay and going to the bog were summer activities. I often went to the bog and brought turf home for people.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Deputy Feighan raised the issue when the Ceann Comhairle was not present. In any case, sin scéal eile and I will not dwell on it. Turf cutting was a social activity and people had turbary rights when we still had the old landlord system. Fears were stoked up about this issue. While the bogs within my old constituency were not affected, some within the new boundaries of my...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I appreciate that. My concern is that the Ceann Comhairle may believe he is hearing things. We need to prune and tidy up the system. I hope that view will be accepted in the spirit in which it is offered.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Like Roscommon hospital.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: It did not close the hospital in Clonmel or Roscommon.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I would love to.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: What about the letters the Deputy wrote?
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy sent out letters to all his constituents.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy sent out letters to all his constituents-----
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: When is the closing date?
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I also am delighted to be in position to speak on this Bill. Before he leaves the Chamber, I thank Deputy Feighan, for whom I have a lot of respect, and I am not scoring points with him at all. I am familiar with the position regarding the hospital but he knows as well as do I that dealing with HSE officials and so on is extremely difficult. One does not get proper information and all...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: No. My point is this is what happens in opposition and it touches on the issue of responsible Opposition and Government. While one might suggest that I am negative and oppose many things, I do not oppose this measure. I oppose many things the HSE does but in this case, I believe there must be a reason and it is necessary to cut our cloth according to our measure and, consequently, this...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Government will not let us cut turf any more.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: It is like taking the queen's shilling.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: It is a funny way of doing it.
- Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister made much of the jobs plan but it is over two years since a big construction company, Pierse Construction, went into liquidation in Dublin, leaving 500 subcontractors affected. Many hundreds of people have been affected since. Where is the Construction Contracts Bill? Much good work was done by the last Government, Senator Feargal Quinn and many others, and people are...
- Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I call Mr. Richie Boucher "Richie Voucher" as he likes to spend money.