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Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I wish the Acting Chairman, Members and an tAire a happy new year.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I may meet the Minister during his next visit to Tipperary. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill which will amend the legislation on tobacco in order that we might comply with the judgment handed down by the European Court of Justice in respect of minimum and maximum pricing. I compliment the Minister on his contribution and stated intention to use our...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: We must change the culture which obtains, particularly among young people. It is completely distasteful that, as various investigations have indicated, in developing countries children as young as seven and eight years of age are being targeted by tobacco companies. Tobacco is a drug on which people can become hooked. Targeting those aged seven or eight years flies in the face of all...

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I will do my best to follow that. I would say to my colleague that they do not need to be here when they have the likes of the Deputy representing the north side of Dublin.

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am appalled and aghast at the change of tack since the members of the Minister of State's party moved from this side to the opposite side of the House. The Government needs to reverse these regressive and unfair cuts as unemployment is at 14.6% and growing, youth unemployment is close to 30% and these people need the opportunities that the further education sector offers so that they can...

Further Education and Training: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State's colleagues said things were nonsense when they were on the opposite side of the House. These are the facts. They are putting people into penury. They are denying them the chance to further educate and upskill themselves and be ready for any job market that might come their way. The Minister of State and his colleagues should hang their heads in shame in continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the auto-diesel relief for licensed road hauliers measures introduced in Budget 2013 to all passenger transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1733/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students currently waiting for their applications for a higher education grant to be finalised throughout the country; the number of students from County Tipperary currently waiting for their applications for a higher education grant to be finalised; if Student Universal Support Ireland has given his office an explanation as to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (16 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person who has to renew their driving licence now before the introduction of the new driving licence on 19 January 2013 is being charged the new charge of €55 when they will not receive the new licence; the reason a person who is aged over 60 will be charged the full €55 for a ten year licence despite the fact...

Order of Business (17 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, I wish to correct the record.

Order of Business (17 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I want to clarify what has been said.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (17 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the efficiency of the medical card office; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that fully completed applications are no longer being processed within the 15 day timeframe as previously indicated; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applications are being held for more than one month with the medical officer alone; the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is illusionary.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: A lot of people are waiting.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know what country the Taoiseach is talking about. Perhaps he is speaking about Germany.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Strategy Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Choice?

Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Great minds think alike as I wish to raise a similar issue. The judicial council Bill will have a very important role in the review of judicial behaviour, misbehaviour or any type of behaviour. I am not alleging anything and I would not do such a thing.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The judicial council Bill. The entire country is talking about this issue and we cannot talk about it here. The House is becoming more irrelevant by the hour.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I do but we should change them. The country is talking about this.