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- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: As Gaeilge nó as Béarla?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Was it snowing out?
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I inquire again about the EirGrid Bill, which is urgent. I thank the Taoiseach and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, for allowing an extension of time for submissions. Somebody contacted EirGrid, as did the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. My second question is on medical cards. The Taoiseach tried to explain it...
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: -----who was slightly over the threshold was told he was to apply on the under-70 scheme.
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach to give time tomorrow to debate the issue under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill, which is to be dealt with there today and tomorrow. A person over 70 has been told-----
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I am asking if he can give time.
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: This man who is over 70 has been told that he must apply as an under 70-----
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: What I have here is extraordinary.
- Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Does the Taoiseach have any idea when?
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: When?
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Like many others, I have tried to raise this issue with the Taoiseach on Leaders' Questions and in other forums in recent months. The Minister, Deputy Reilly, and his colleagues know that what is happening is a complete shambles. I contacted the office twice today. I am holding a copy of the HSE's medical card criteria. I spoke to two senior officials today. A man from County Limerick...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Was the Minister of State on the truck outside?
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: He was told to. It is no joke. The Minister of State is the joke.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State is trying to keep them confused if he can.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: 634. To ask the Minister for Health the reason up to 100 operations and-or appointments were cancelled in the eye clinic in Waterford Regional Hospital in the last few weeks; the reason for the cancellations; when will these appointments be re-scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50598/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (26 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: 696. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the change in boundaries in the rural transport programme, the area or group that now has or will have responsibility for rural transport in the Bohernabreena area, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50715/13]
- Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Getting a loan from one of the banks. They are still looking for it.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: A gathering.
- Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: My first question relates to the Gas Regulation Bill, in respect of which the Taoiseach's earlier response was not adequate. If a reasonable offer is received for Bord Gáis Energy will the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, as he is obliged to, inform the House of it? When will the Courts (Consolidation and Reform) Bill be published? There are dozens of people outside the gates of Leinster...
- Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to have some time to speak on this very important Bill this evening. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Tom Hayes, a thagann ón Dáilcheantar Tiobraid Árann Theas. I congratulate Deputy Tom Hayes and wish him well as a Minister of State. I have done so many times but must...