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Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I hope it is not scrap metal.

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Minister visit Clonmel Garda station? From discussions with the Garda, I understand it would need a good portion of the 11-acre site, perhaps five acres or more. The Department owns the site so it is important that the Minister ring-fence it and make the site available. We can deal with the OPW at another stage and do our best. I also support the VEC using the location. I am...

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Where Tipperary leads, others follow.

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Miracles will never cease.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The issue I wish to raise is similar to the previous one. With regard to telecommunications legislation, mobile phone companies are being asked to buy out the rights to deliver services. Will they be compelled under a public service obligation to ensure service levels are kept at least where they are at present and ensure all areas of rural Ireland have a mobile service? It could be very...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am sure there is telecommunications legislation. I am inquiring about a very serious issue.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am probably winging it, but it is a very serious issue for rural Ireland.

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012. I welcome some of the comments that have been made by the Minister. The report that was published last week, like the other reports of recent years, reminds us that we cannot leave any stone unturned as we try to ensure there is no ambiguity about the...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Fianna Fáil Party for tabling this motion and I thank the Deputies for sharing time with us. I believe in a society that values creativity, imagination and expression. The arts enrich our lives. Everyone should be given the opportunity to participate and enjoy the arts and to appreciate the value of the arts, which is more important. I come from a proud county, south...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am shocked that the Minister is trying to-----

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: -----bulldoze the situation regarding our artistic institutions in Dublin.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I have the floor, Minister. We know what you are doing. South Tipperary arts centre did brilliant work with many household names such as Comhaltas CeoltóiríÉireann and Brú Ború. The Minister was on Matt Cooper's show earlier today - chuala méé sin. The Minister is not marking Jimmy Barry Murphy now; it is a different situation. The Minister talks about jobs. I compliment Senator...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Why not?

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We thought so.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will he listen to them now?

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Bí ag caint agus ag éisteacht leis na Seanadóirí.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government has destroyed the committees.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Among other things.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: What did that cost?