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Leaders' Questions (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: He knew it would not.

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: There will be one here soon.

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Taoiseach give an explanation for, or time for a debate on, the appointment of Goldman Sachs to advise the Government on its disposal of AIB?

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is very serious. The company's record on financial matters in Greece, America and elsewhere is very damaging. This falls under the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill. The company has zero credibility and I am shocked.

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Pro bono?

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Goldman Sachs has less credibility than the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Offences (14 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 977. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the analysis his Department has undertaken to investigate the disproportionate impact that will be felt by learner drivers in rural Ireland who must comply with new penalty points regulations; his views on introducing discretionary measures for such drivers in view of the increased likelihood of an adverse social impact; and if he will...

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Whip, whip, whip. It will be cream next.

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the Government legislative programme for this term. I note that the water services Bill is not going away. This Bill is to address outstanding issues reflected in the Government's water services package in November 2014 and issues that went on into December before the Christmas recess. I have been informed by Irish Water that the meters will only last seven to ten years. Will...

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: -----the battery driving the technology will only last seven years - like the Tánaiste's watch?

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Seven years maximum. Will the Tánaiste take it outside politics and appoint an independent evaluation team to ascertain whether these meters are fit for purpose?

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Will there be another scandal? We have enough of consultants; I asked for technical experts. The Government can hardly go to the toilet without consultants.

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is not scaremongering.

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I did not say they were not. I asked if the Tánaiste would appoint an independent team.

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It will not go away.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 27. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an assessment of the way the closure and sale of Garda stations in County Tipperary have impacted the local communities they previously served; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1277/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 37. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on her Department's efforts and the Garda Síochána's efforts to combat the theft of scrap and precious metal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1276/15]

Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is banjaxed.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: At long last.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Is the Taoiseach referring to me?