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Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I understand the legislation, and I am an employer. For a political party to be the answer to everything, cause ruckuses and disturbances like that, it should have to pay the price, otherwise we would have bedlam in this House. If I bring in visitors, I am responsible for them, but Sinn Féin Members seem to have their own law. They decided after they lost the election to sulk,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: 414. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will confirm reports that IPAS applicants/those who have received permission to stay are being granted vouchers (details supplied) to the value of €180 per week on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (27 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: 488. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 21 May 2025, to provide further information on whether the multi-stakeholder process has commenced to determine the long-term strategy for the sites; if he will outline the stakeholders involved in the process; if local elected representatives will be involved in the process or...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (27 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: 525. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the next round of building blocks capital programme for early learning and childcare will be open for applications; the process relating to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26744/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Twelve months ago today, the good people of Dundrum - two of whom the Tánaiste met and I mentioned them to him before, Ms Nora O'Dwyer and Ms Andrea Crowe - started a peaceful, decent protest at the gates. I had a video sent to me half an hour ago of the bus leaving with the last of the Ukrainians. We do not know where they are going but they are being moved out to be replaced by...

Flood Relief: Statements (29 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, congratulate the Minister of State on being reappointed to the post he held previously. He is suited to this role. He has first-hand experience in Athlone. We all saw him on television manning the pumps. I thank the Minister of State for coming to Clonmel and other places. Now that Clonmel is 97% or 98% secure from flooding, I appeal to him to deal with the insurance companies...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for giving me this opportunity this evening. I thank the Minister of State for being here. Every August, my office is inundated with school transport queries from parents who have not been able to secure a bus place for their child. I am sure the same applies in the Minister of State’s office. It is the same...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2025)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State was lucky to get it in both schools. I did not get it in national school, but I cycled to Mount Melleray that year to do the entrance exam. They did not take in any students that year. They had the place closed. I went on the bus to St. Joseph's in Cahir. I too thank the bus drivers, many of whom have gone to their heavenly reward. I also thank the contractors who...

Housing: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be here for these statements. We are all well aware of the housing issue. It is the single biggest issue and everybody knows that. I believe the Government thinks there is a panacea with Airbnbs but it is not. We had that before in this city where the Government closed down 1,000 bedsits - 1,000 units - and made that many people homeless with no place to go. I think the...

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I am widely supportive of the aims of the Sinn Féin Private Members' motion. We wish to do more to ensure that social housing stock is turned around and reallocated in a timely manner. I note in media reports over the weekend that Tiobraid Árann is one of the four biggest offenders in returning long-term voids. I acknowledge that large strides have been made by Tipperary County...

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I think there is only me and Deputy Nolan.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: I have three minutes. I am fine.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: We are missing one.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: What is required is an ongoing maintenance programme for all stock to ensure it is routinely kept up to a decent standard. No house should be in such poor condition when it becomes vacant that it takes several months to bring back. Usually, it is only after a house is vacated that it would be considered for an energy upgrade to thermal insulation and heating systems, or a new window set. I...

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: You are in full flight. Go raibh maith agat. Anois, ar ais go dtí an Rialtas. Glaoim ar an Aire.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Please, Deputy.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Please, Deputy.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy, please allow the Minister to reply.

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy will have the chance to speak shortly.