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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: The Minister is good at keeping a straight face while roaring out obscenities.
- 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 also am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on the legislation on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic Monetary Union. The latter is quite a mouthful in itself. Like previous speakers, I wish to be as rational and as calm as possible during my contribution to the debate on the Bill. However, when one hears some of the accusations that have been...
- 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: The Government has a great deal of work to do if it wants to ensure the referendum will be passed. The arrogant attitude displayed by some will not be of assistance in that regard. The Minister has engaged in bullying in respect of a number of issues and he received an answer in that regard at the recent GRA conference. He was, again, very mealy-mouthed when he addressed the latter. Those...
- 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: Sorry?
- 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: Deputy Buttimer continues to compete with Deputy Durkan for heckler of the year. I accept that the fiscal compact treaty is a serious document. I have not made up my mind in respect of it and I am waiting to see what we can extract from Europe. We have an opportunity to get something from Europe. Those opposite can laugh at me if they choose but, like them, I am an elected Member of this House.
- 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 might. I did not state that I would not read it. I said that I have not made up my mind on it.
- 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 object to the vitriol being directed at me from those on the other side of the House, with the exception of Deputy Mathews, who is a reasonable individual and who possesses a great deal more knowledge on this matter than me.
- 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: Is my time exhausted?
- 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.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: They have 114 years between them.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It went long ago.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: They will all be gone.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: One would not think it.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Freagair an cheist.
- Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Yes.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Terrible.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: That is reform of Government.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We have had two or three days.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is a different Bill.