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Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy could be caught in a hoop and end up being shot.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this Bill and I compliment the Government on bringing it forward. When will legislation to reintroduce stag hunting be published? It was promised in the general election. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, is not responsible for this area but the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, made many wild promises about it. I hope this...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Tá mé ag déanamh mo dhícheall. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle was not here when that discussion took place.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I hope we all have a good lunch. There will be good choice in the restaurant, even for any vegetarians who might be about the place. There is a range of healthy options to look forward to.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle was not here when my erstwhile colleagues were condemning all of this and seeking the banning of all and sundry. Thankfully, we did not, cannot and will not succumb to those demands. Outstanding work is carried out in rural areas by local gun clubs and fishing clubs, the IFA and other farming organisations, and by farming families themselves. It is a joint effort....

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: There is not a hope of that provision working.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has acknowledged the work of a member of the Technical Group. That is amazing. Miracles will never cease.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I cannot believe the Minister is acknowledging work done by a member of the Technical Group. Miracles will never cease.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I know that and cannot believe the Minister is acknowledging his work.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Get the Taxing Master involved.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will people have to sell their wedding or engagement rings?

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: What about their wedding rings?

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am only asking a question.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: As it is coming from a fool, I do not mind.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I do not mind. It was uttered by a fool.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister said people would have to sell their rings.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He said it.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am very calm. The Minister previously stated people would have to sell their jewellery.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister said it.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is on the record.