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Topical Issues: Marine Safety (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I introduced that topic incorrectly, stating that it was the EPERB, whereas I should have said EPIRB. I apologise for misleading the House.

Topical Issues: Marine Safety (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: That is the Minister's other hat.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed?

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Amendment No. 1 in the names of Deputies Ó Caoláin and Kelleher proposes to delete section 1. Section 1 sets out the principle embodied in the Bill, that is, the introduction of a lower income threshold for medical cards for persons aged 70 years and over. The amendment is, therefore, in conflict with the principle of the Bill, as read a Second Time, and is ruled out of order in...

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I am not presented with the opportunity to receive comments and therefore I am afraid I must rule "No".

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is with regret that I must state that decision.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: We will go through the amendments as presented here in the Order Paper and that is what I am doing.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: As this is new territory for the Chair, I seek guidance from the officials present. I am advised officially that Members only take and decide on the amendments and that is what I will do.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: No, we all learned something. The Minister of State may proceed.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I draw the Deputy's attention to a remark he made during the course of his speech, which I think he would probably like to withdraw, namely, that the Minister lied to the House. That is not the protocol of this House and I ask that the Deputy withdraw the remark.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: In your opinion.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: That is not right

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is a question of truth.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I was ejected.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: Correct.

Bond Repayments: Motion [Private Members] (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: It was promised by and given to us by the EU. Creditors do that.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Grades (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: 279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons employed in the Civil Service, broken down by grade, in each year 1989 to date in 2013; the number of persons elsewhere in the public service whose pay grades are linked to these, broken down by grade and year since 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50568/13]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2013)

Peter Mathews: I support what Deputy Boyd Barrett said and ask the Minister to reconsider his position. The economics of supply and demand do not consider the morality of a situation. If there are benefits to be gained from encouraging economic activity on the margins, it may be worth considering houses that have lain empty or even incomplete for a number of years. It is preferable to complete them with...