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Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: What about the soldiers?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It only lasted for one dance.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I want to raise a similar matter to Deputy Donnelly's regarding the self-employed and what we read in the media at the weekend which will require promised legislation. The Minister for Social Protection has suggested changes to the sick pay scheme. While I feel this may be-----

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I have a question.

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Mattie McGrath: I had my hand up for 15 minutes.

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Mattie McGrath: To be fair, I had it up long before. With these seating arrangements, the Ceann Comhairle may not be able to see me in the corner here.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle might not be able to see me.

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Mattie McGrath: I might have to sit further over there in the Opposition benches because I cannot be seen here in the corner.

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Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, you will not allow me. You are making a mockery of me.

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Mattie McGrath: The Chief Whip might have to apologise again, as he had to apologise to Deputy Healy-Rae. Bí cúramach, más é do thoil é. Will the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation introduce legislation for sick pay arrangements? This is a sensitive area. While there is a big problem in the public service with sick leave, there is no such problem in many small companies. Small companies...

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Mattie McGrath: The Minister must examine this matter carefully. It is a case of make haste slowly.

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Mattie McGrath: Is there promised legislation?

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Mattie McGrath: I will change my question then, a Cheann Comhairle.

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Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, I feel that over the past several weeks you have not been fair to me.

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Mattie McGrath: I want to put that on the record of the House. You ignored me for 25 minutes.

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Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, you have a duty.

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Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, you have a duty.

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Mattie McGrath: The Cheann Comhairle has a duty to call all Members and be fair. I have submitted 35 matters for the Topical Issue debate so far this term but not one has been selected. Why is that?

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Mattie McGrath: The Chief Whip should respect retired Members.

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Mattie McGrath: Can the Ceann Comhairle make sure there is fair play? Otherwise, he will have to get lessons for it.