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- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We are exporting Tipperary horses.
- Private Members' Business. Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to be able to speak to the Bill today. I compliment all speakers to date. I watched the entire debate last night. Every elected Member is entitled to come to the House. It is incumbent on Members to come to the House and voice the views they hold on this very difficult and delicate issue. It has been a passionate issue during the past 25 years and long beforehand. It is not...
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Where is he now?
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It does not know its intent.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Today.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Big Phil has them terrorised.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: That is a fact.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: With regard to the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, there is to be a review of community employment schemes but the review is not taking place. This is directly affecting people's work. Schemes are closing and sponsoring groups are running away from them. One cannot blame them for that because cuts of 66% are being implemented. Before the last election, the Tánaiste and the Minister for...
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: No, this is part of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, which is being debated in the House at present.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I did so last night, at 11 o'clock.
- Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: They are not happy.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is in the Bill.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is a death wish.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, we cannot hear the Deputy.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister should go back to the GRA.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Inside or outside?
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to comment tonight on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 and I wish the Minister well on her first year in office. I worked with her in committee for the four years of the previous Government and it is a significant change for her to go from Opposition spokesperson to Minister. She has reformed some aspects of the Department, and she has a certain...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Of course I will but I am talking about value for money and how the pension fund is being raided. I will debate the issue with the Acting Chairman any time and on any radio station. We must be very careful about the pension fund, which was hard-earned and is there for the rainy day. It should not be whittled away and repaid over the next 20 years. We must look again at the cut to lone...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I will have a lot to say when I return tomorrow.