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Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: You are not being fair, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is not a correct answer.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is not correct. He is great at talking about the referendum.

Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We know who is confused.

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak about this important body. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom comhgairdeas a ghabháil leis an gcathaoirleach, an Teachta Joe McHugh, and his co-chairman, Mr. Laurence Robertson, MP. In particular I commend Deputy Joe McHugh on the excellent manner in which he arranged and conducted this plenary session in Baile Átha Cliath. It was a show piece, and I thank the...

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: In terms of the history, I was so proud when he mentioned that a Tipperary man bought those three buildings fadó, fadó and turned them into a hotel. The adage is still apt: where Tipperary leads, Ireland follows.

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We will see that in September when we are hoping for great things.

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We live in hope, and may the best team win.

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Tá sé go hiontach ar fad.

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Go hiontach ar fad. I compliment Deputy Jack Wall who did tremendous work and Deputy Arthur Spring, who is the rapporteur for our economic committee. We had two visits to London followed by a return visit here to prepare a report on the lack of funding for small business. In case we think the position is better in England it is experiencing the same problem with the banks. They will run...

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I concur with many of the sentiments expressed by previous speakers. I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak to the Bill and note its interesting Title. As a businessman, the Minister of State understands business. Deputy Peter Mathews worked in banking for years. Earlier in the week in Private Members' time we discussed legislation introduced by Deputy Michael McGrath which sought...

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am speaking to the Credit Guarantee Bill. Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. This is all relevant to the money we do not have. We are passing the Bill, and I welcome it, but I do not want to see it hijacked by the banks. They have hijacked everything else. That is why what I am saying is relevant. Instead of the €6 billion the two pillar banks are supposed to provide annually,...

Private Members' Business. Referendum (Amendment) (Varying Of Polling Day) Bill 2012 — First Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Go back to the septic tanks, Phil.

Private Members' Business. Referendum (Amendment) (Varying Of Polling Day) Bill 2012 — First Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has not been let out yet.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a domiciliary care allowance application review in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25452/12]

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The spindoctors will have it.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (23 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Technical Group and the Independents, I support the motion. I welcome the fact that much progress has been made since the last extension was granted. The Minister indicated he would grant further time if necessary and I note the Minister suggests October as the completion date. It is a reasonable timeframe. According to the judge's letter, he has only one remaining...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat. I too welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011. While I welcome the proposed amalgamation, we must ensure we protect what we have. We must not be afraid to amalgamate but must be careful how we move forward. On 27 July 2011, the chief executive designate of the QQAI,...

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted that the Minister is here for the debate and is in a jovial mood.