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Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider establishing a commission of inquiry into the way the ACC bank was run and its alleged connections with republican subversives, based on reports to the effect that the ACC bank hired undesirable characters for repossessions, as a recent case in County Mayo highlighted, and the many other complaints about this bank and its...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reassure ACC Bank customers whose complaints (details supplied) are currently being investigated by the Garda that the investigation of these cases will not be hampered by lack of resources in the Garda; his views on whether these cases are being hampered by a lack of resources causing undue delay; if the Garda will be...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to address the ongoing difficulties that rural householders and businesses are experiencing accessing a sufficient level of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23881/11]

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this motion. I wish to emphasise the importance of our agriculture industry to our economy. During the Order of Business, the line taken by the Tánaiste was that the Government inherited our serious economic situation. It did, but everyone knew the economy's state long before the last election. The worsening situation is not news to anyone. I welcome...

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — An Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (15 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy Thomas Pringle.

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — An Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (15 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate on this proposal. I take this opportunity to express my sympathy to the family of the late John Carty. There has long been a demand for an effective system of parliamentary inquiry to deal with such matters as the tragedy that occurred at Abbeylara. However, like Deputy Billy Timmins, I urge that we tread with care. I was...

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (20 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a debt forgiveness scheme for those in mortgage arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24988/11]

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak during the Second Stage debate on this Bill. In May 2010 the member states in the euro area agreed to create the European Financial Stability Facility to provide financial support for states that encountered difficulties as a result of the exceptional circumstances of recent times. Those circumstances are beyond the control of member states, in...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the remaining 25% of REP scheme 4 payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25135/11]

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too am appalled at the indecent haste with which this Bill is being proposed. I understand that this is to meet a deadline of 4 October, which was imposed by people outside of the House. This is an attempt to cover the losses that were accumulated by Quinn Insurance. The levy of 2% is a significant amount. I am old enough to remember when the PMPA went bust and the levy for that was...

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important motion and I compliment my colleagues on putting it together. I also am glad the Minister is here because I know he is interested in and concerned about the blockages that stop companies from taking people on or that stop people from working. As a small businessman, I know every small business would take on one or two more people...

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: What price the jobs?

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Who is in charge?

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State is good at that himself.

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Labour's way or Frankfurt's way.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive the final 25% of their REP scheme payment; the reason for the delay; his views on whether the delay in issuing payments is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27036/11]

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: How was Dr. Fitzpatrick appointed?

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Jobs for the girls.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to comment on the Bill. I made many points previously in the Dáil on road traffic legislation, some of which were elaborated on when reported in the media. I do not condone drink driving and never did. Contrary to the message that went out during the debate on a previous Bill I still have concerns on the matter. I welcome the Minister's appointment, his introduction of...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this motion and I compliment my colleagues in Fianna Fáil on tabling it. I do not agree with the previous speaker that it is opportunistic. I welcome the Army personnel and their families from Columb Barracks who are in the Visitors Gallery. I understand some of their colleagues from Clonmel are expected to arrive as well. I salute the previous Government. I...