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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the improvements that have been carried out in the Student Universal Support Ireland office to ensure that first year students do not experience the same delays experienced in 2012; the guarantees he will provide that students will not go the entire college year without payment as has been the case for many students in 2013; when he expects...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports, if any, available for students studying in performing arts/ musical theatre courses abroad [26826/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Qualified Child Increase Payments (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 445. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in cases of joint custody arrangement where a child spends an equal amount of time with each parent, the way her Department decides which parent will be paid the child dependent allowances; if child dependent allowances may be split between both parents where there is an official custody arrangement in place; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Performing Arts (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 486. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any supports available for students studying in performing arts/ musical theatre courses abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 744. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal does not have sufficient funding to give immediate payment following an award that has been made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27776/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, want to issue a fíor fáilte to our guests today and to thank them, particularly Mr. McCarthy. I totally empathise with him because he is right about the national broadcaster. It is not only a question of Irish music but the whole spectrum of culture and heritage across the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is, but some stations do a dhícheall uaireanta chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn. The local and independent radio stations have their battles with us to get a better share of the funding, as I know because I am also a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I have been very critical of RTE, not only in respect of Irish language and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I met him on the street. He was out enjoying the music too. It was fabulous. Some of my family and members of our group won an all-Ireland rince set there. They were in Ballina this year and are hoping to go to Doire. I am delighted that it is going to Doire and I wish CCE well with it. I think it will be bigger and better. It is a matter of bringing us together. There are disparate...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Tom Hayes. I would like to compliment my colleague and thank the Taoiseach for appointing him to the high office of Minister of State. I look forward to working with him.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is from my heart.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Last Saturday, an estimated 40,000 people attended a march in peaceful opposition to the proposed protection of life Bill 2013. They included people of all ages from all sections of society. They included people of all faiths and none. What they had in common was a peaceful determination to highlight the dangerous cultural shift that will inevitably take place if the Bill as it currently...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: They also raised the issue of freedom of conscience and the need for the State to respect the principles of its citizens, including politicians, on the issue of abortion. It is not too late for the Taoiseach to take note of these concerns, which reflect the worries of a significant proportion of our population, including most mental health professionals. It is not too late for him to...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am nearly finished, a Cheann Comhairle. Does the Taoiseach understand why a growing number of people simply do not believe his repeated claim that this Bill is pro-life? Nothing could be further from the truth.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In light of the mass demonstrations against this Bill that we are witnessing, does the Taoiseach accept that he is acting contrary not only to the best medical practice but also to the expressed wishes of the people who gave his party its mandate? They innocently believed he would stick to his pre-election promise not to introduce abortion.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am not playing politics. I am speaking on behalf of people with sincerely held views.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputies can laugh if they like. I can tell them that this is no laughing matter. The right of the unborn is a basic human right. It is the most fundamental right of all.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am not sure if the Taoiseach really believes we have to legislate on foot of the X case. Perhaps he is trying to convince himself that we do. I am not sure.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Either way, the Labour Party has certainly succeeded in moulding the Taoiseach in its image. That is a sad day for this country.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I reiterate that contrary to what the Taoiseach has insisted, in fact there is no legally compelling reason for us to legislate in this manner.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle.