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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I know it is even bigger, but it might not have the population.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: As the Acting Chairman knows, where Tipperary leads, Ireland should follow. We must retain our two constituencies. I will not have any influence in that respect, but the process should be fair. I want ordinary people to be represented on the commission in order that the people can have confidence in the commission that will set out the constituencies and how candidates will be elected to...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, but I do not want to exert undue influence. Ordinary people from all walks of life should consider this, as citizens should also be involved.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: My goodness. I believed the Deputies were great buddies.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: While I do not have as much speaking time as I would like, I thank the Minister for coming to visit South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel. The Minister made great promises as to what he would do with the HSE and while he has removed the board, little other change has taken place, although I do not blame him for all of that as he inherited many of the problems. I ask the Minister to...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of foreign aid given to Botswana in each year since 2001. [18442/11]

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Never.

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to contribute. I do not come from a marine county, although I am not too far away from one. I will support the Bill, like most members of the Technical Group. I welcome the appointment of Deputy Coveney as Minister in this area. I compliment his late father on the positive actions he took in the past in this area. I know it is an area that is close to his heart....

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Browne might want him in Wexford, but he can always stop off in Clonmel on the way. He has a good feel for the industry. Fishing, agriculture and licensing should be closely linked. The Foreshore Act 1933 requires that a licence must be obtained from the State in advance of any works on State owned foreshore. It applies to jetties, slipways, marinas, fish farms, coastal wind and...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health when the required surgery will take place at Waterford Regional Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [19113/11]

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the future of the early childhood care and education scheme. [19977/11]

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment and wish her well with her important portfolio. I thank her for her response and am pleased to note she is committed to what is and has been a very good scheme. The uptake of the scheme tells its own story. I am pleased that helpful training courses are being provided for staff.

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is committed to continuing with the scheme and, hopefully, it will be expanded over the years.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too compliment the Technical Group on the work it has put into researching this motion and putting it before the House. I also compliment it and all our colleagues on their work in meeting the families of children with special educational needs. I hope the Government will pay heed to what is being said this evening. Only a very short time ago Deputy Brian Hayes, who is now a Minister of...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Government knew that last February.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It is not history, it is recent.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: That the Government is now making.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Confusion and blame is all the Government talks about.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I do not accept that.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011. I support many of its provision, especially Part 3, which deals with the deeds of good samaritans. It is very important to distinguish between the actions of the good samaritans and facilitate those acts of kindness and bravery. It can be a grey area. The provisions of the Bill in this Part are good and...