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Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I know Deputy Kehoe's pedigree. I thank Deputy Dooley for reminding the Government Members of what they said and did. The public is waiting for them and the proof was in the presidential election. They will not be fooled. Fool them and it is their fault but fool them twice at your peril.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views that a person who is separated and has received a share of the family home but has not as of yet used the payment to purchase a new property is discriminated against in that the payment they receive will be assessed as means against them (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33282/11]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views in relation to the issuing of mooring permits on Muckross Lake, Killarney, County Kerry; his further views that the permit holders can pass their permits from one generation to the next and that this act is discriminatory to all other anglers and recreational users of the lake who cannot obtain permits; his...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 321: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a nationwide litter awareness initiative; the way he plans to deal with the litter problem across the country, specifically, on rural country roads which do not fall into boundaries of local tidy towns committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32761/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Health if a decision will be made on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33217/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Health his views that it is unacceptable that a medical card application which was received by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service took more than 30 days to decide that further information was required; his further views that the [i]medicalcard.ie [/i]website states that the application has been unsuccessful despite the fact that this Deputy has been...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding the fact that the [i]medicalcard.ie[/i] website has given incorrect information on a number of occasions which is causing confusion to applicants; if he will ensure that the website is updated to reflect the information that staff at the Primary Care Reimbursement Service are issuing; his further views regarding the length of...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the Waterford to Limerick railway line; his views on reports that this line is to be closed along with other lines throughout the country; the amount that has been spent on works on the Waterford to Limerick line over the past five years; his plans to promote rail transport as an attractive public...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this Bill. While I welcome the changes proposed, they only tinker around the edges of what is required. The imposition of higher fines and the threat of imprisonment are not sufficiently substantial or anything like what is needed. The Government promised so much in so many areas that what is required in this respect might have gone under the radar. Considerable...

Rural Transport (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport in view of the tighter road traffic legislation introduced recently and the lack of public transport facilities in rural areas, if he will ensure that the rural transport budget is safeguarded in Budget 2012; his views that there is unequal access to transport facilities in rural areas as opposed to towns and cities; his...

Rural Transport (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister of State and wish him well in his new office. While I welcome parts of his reply, I am disappointed with the last part. The Minister of State admitted that he comes from a rural area similar to mine. Somebody needs to tie the elements of this together. We have the new legislation in the Road Traffic Act, rural isolation and the lack of transport. This is despite the...

Rural Transport (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State's comments and I look forward to having an input into the consultations on the taxi service for rural areas. It is non-existent, as the Minister of State knows. Anybody who has a family in a rural area that might be ten miles from a town cannot get a taxi out until everybody in the town is dealt with and that leads to all types of problems. I hope the...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: This subject is very relevant, especially in view of topical issue raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy. It is a very important issue. While the Minister is doing his best, the policy of having two pillar banks, which was also the policy of the previous Government, is absurd. While we must save the banks and have functioning banks, having only two strikes a blow against competition. We know...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to make a contribution on this Bill. It is stated in the objectives that this Bill tidies up old Acts, which have served us well but need to be tidied up. We need changes to modernise and to bring us to where we are in 2011. This country is far behind others in energy conservation. We have paid lip service to it over many years in spite of a number of fuel crises. I welcome the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It was that announcement. Could I carry on now uninterrupted, if the Deputy does not mind?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I disagree with the way he announced it.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: May I speak through the Chair?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy interrupts morning and evening, every time he is here.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy would get the award for being the best heckler this year.