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Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I remind Deputy Buttimer that it was the Taoiseach who first named Professor Higgins.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Buttimer is not in the health committee waving his hammer

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: He is not in the health committee to dictate for three days and lay down the law. He is in the Dáil Chamber now. It was the Taoiseach who first named Professor Higgins and not me.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that. It is a pity he is insulting the work of the wonderful medical staff in Kilkenny and Wexford by saying they were operating in Portakabins and rented huts. The Taoiseach knows better than I do that this is not true and is an insult to the staff.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Taoiseach back from his sojourn in Europe. I am delighted to take this first opportunity to question him across the floor of the House. I was very interested in his last replies to Deputy Gerry Adams, because I happen to represent one of those places - that is, Tipperary South, which includes part of west Waterford. We have suffered as a result of this cronyism. Fine Gael...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the findings of the domestic waste water systems consultation which was carried out in early 2012; the number of submissions received to the consultation; if those who made a submission were supplied with details of the findings of the consultation and if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4213/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities Regulation (29 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider an amendment to Section 99 (3) of the Charities Act 2009 to specify the Irish Catholic Church in view of the fact that concerns have been raised that many of the signed mass cards on sale are coming from abroad and there is difficulty confirming the authenticity of such cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3909/13]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome classes from Coláiste Dún Iascaigh who are in the Visitors Gallery today. I compliment the work of the voluntary bodies, as I am sure the Minister and all other Members do. I am the chairperson of Caislean Nua Voluntary Housing Association and I wish to pay a special tribute to the members of its small committee. Most of them are older than me and they do tremendous...

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, support the Bill, having voted for it on Second Stage yesterday. However, I also believe it tinkers at the edges and is akin to treating someone for a cold when he or she has a much more serious medical problem. The European Union and International Monetary Fund have dealt with Greece in a ham-fisted manner from the beginning. The Greek people have resisted this approach with some...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to note the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is present in the Chamber, as I wish to ask the Tánaiste a question on the proposed children first Bill given the passing of the children's referendum. In addition, when will Members have a debate in this House on the Supreme Court decision that found that the present Government stole €1.1 million of the money...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I asked about the children first Bill, in which the Government puts so much faith. When will we have fair play and respect for children?

Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Technical Group, I want to follow up on the two previous speakers who questioned the Tánaiste. Quite frankly, I know by the Tánaiste's body language that his heart is not in the replies he is giving here today. I can remember the Deputy Eamon Gilmore whom I sat behind on the Opposition benches for four years. He demonstrated righteous indignation with all things...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I am and I know that the Tánaiste is and always was, as well. The Labour Party was founded in Clonmel and I welcomed him there last year to commemorate the party's 100th anniversary. Given the proud tradition of the Labour Party, however, I am simply appalled that the Tánaiste would treat nurses, our caring profession, like that. I listened to his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Employment Initiative (24 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reverse the proposals to reduce the salary for graduate nurses under the graduate programme to protect the future of the nursing profession here and to avoid an exodus of graduate nurses from the country in a bid to find employment in a health service that will value their profession; his views on whether the nursing profession have already taken...

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak in support of this Bill. I compliment its proposers. This is an important issue. I have children in national school, secondary school and third level. Every day, we see reports of severe issues. Today, an e-mail from An Post in Cork outlined the effects and damage caused by cyberbullying and bullying in general. The 1993 guidelines are well out of date. We must...

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The cutbacks in career guidance hours, another Government attack, are abysmal and counterproductive. Career guidance teachers are the people who pick up on bullying issues. Can the Government not see that?

Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I often disagree with Deputy Wallace on various issues but I could not disagree with a syllable of what he said this evening. We have seen what happened in Greece, with penury being forced on people. There were two different scenarios where some people rose up and protested while others accepted austerity. At least Greece fought and gained concessions through fighting austerity and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Suicide Prevention (23 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am very disappointed by the reply. I believe passionately, as do many others, that the HSE is now a dysfunctional outfit that is just not up to the job in many areas, but in this area above all. I support Deputy Troy in asking where last year's money was spent. The Minister of State indicated that €8.1 million was to be used on administration and all the other areas there.

Topical Issue Debate: Suicide Prevention (23 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am quoting from her reply.