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Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I did not know the system. The Deputy is only listening to bits of what I am saying. I was not aware of the leader's allowance until I came to this side of the House. However, it is there. It is shambolic to have such a con job. We are being told we have €41,000, which we have, but we have sought some back-up staff. I went back and forward to Ministers and the Ceann Comhairle on this...

Written Answers — Property Valuations: Property Valuations (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the programme of revaluation of all commercial and industrial properties that is currently being carried out throughout the State; the number of counties that have been reviewed and which counties; when this review will be completed; if he will reorganise the Valuation Office to ensure that those...

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Get a metal detector.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Change the record.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Give us the list again.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Good man, Deputy Bannon.

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Stealth taxes.

Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When will the Bill on the governance of the HSE to provide for its abolition be introduced? More importantly will a director be appointed to implement A Vision for Change in its totality as opposed to the cherry picking that is happening at the moment? We lost our acute unit in Clonmel and nobody seems to be in charge of that area. Beidh fíor fháilte roimh an Tánaiste go Cluain Meala...

Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Lá spéisiúil.

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill. I compliment Deputy McGuinness for his research which he carried out himself as, like any of us, he has no support. As other Deputies have observed it is regrettable that the Government has rejected this Bill outright instead of allowing it be discussed and amended on Committee Stage. The promise of reform rings hollow. Four or five Private...

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am talking about when we started this morning. There were only four Members on the opposite side. There were between 15 and 18 Members present on this side. Having these Friday sittings is merely paying lip-service to reform because they are not meaningful. There is no Order of Business, we cannot vote on this legislation and any vote that is called on it will have to be deferred until...

Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Taoiseach or the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, bring forward legislation promised in the programme for Government on the outrageous carry-on of rehiring retired public servants who have taken a gratuity and who have pensions? This is an outrageous development. It has been taking place for years, as we know.

Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am asking whether a Bill will come forward to deal with this matter.

Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Is it?

Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is scandalous.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: According to the Minister, the main objective of the Bill is to apply the provisions of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 to states other than European Union member states. It also makes procedural and technical amendments to the 2003 Act and to the Extradition Acts 1965 to 2001, inclusive, and gives effect to Council Framework Decision 2009/299/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments...

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to speak to the Bill brought forward by my namesake, Deputy Michael McGrath. I commend him, as I commend anyone who makes a reasonable effort to lessen the savage impact bank lending and lending of all forms have had on the nation, the people and families. This lending is continuing unabated. The Bill is an effort to regulate those who have set up as money...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (16 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements he is making to ensure that a number of acute psychiatric beds will be ring fenced in Kilkenny for patients being transferred from South Tipperary prior to the imminent closure of St. Michael's Psychiatric Hospital, Clonmel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24072/12]

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They should not be on trolleys at all.

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Has the Deputy made up his?