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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to speak on this Bill. I compliment the Minister for introducing it. It is much talked about and needed and the public clearly expressed its wish in a referendum with an 80% "Yes" vote. I have an issue with the holding of elections on Thursdays or Fridays. They should be held on Saturdays or Sundays. There are people who want elections to be held on Thursdays and Fridays...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Maybe I will not but there is a place to say it. I said I would say it and I will. They are not independent. The person concerned was an air force pilot who got tired of flying and decided to study law.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Cen fáth?

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I have mentioned no names. They are not allegations; they are facts. I am entitled-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The body is the problem, as well as the wigs and gowns. It has been too protected. I respect judges. They have to be respected and 99% of them are fine. We should remember that judges are appointed for life. There should be refresher courses for judges. Life is a learning curve. There are very good refresher courses for us when elections are called. Every day is a learning course....

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an tAire. In a situation where everybody else is taking pain, it is high time that we got down and dirty with the so-called elite. I respect these people's positions and their contribution, but my mantra is that there should be a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. With the gowns and wigs and so on, these people are put on pedestals. In reality, they are ordinary people and they...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the programme of revaluation of all commercial and industrial properties that is currently being carried out throughout the State; the number of counties that have been reviewed, and which counties; when this review will be completed; if he will reorganise the Valuation Office to ensure that those carrying out...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will publish the feasibility study and all other information that was used in the decision to close Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary; if he will publish all information in relation to the cost of running the barracks in Clonmel and all of the information in relation to the costs of accommodating the troops from Clonmel in...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the brigadier general was not on hand to inform the troops of Kickham Barracks, County Tipperary, of the decision to close the barracks; the reason it was reported by the Army press office that he was away on official military duty when he was pictured at an Ireland match a number of hours later; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive their single farm payment and disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36989/11]

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It is about time. That man could not see the wood for the trees.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Government is closing Garda stations.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is there any legislation promised or envisaged on the review of rates throughout the country? I put down a parliamentary question-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: -----and I was told that only three counties have been reviewed in the past six years.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is a review promised or will businesses be closed down from lack of action by this Government?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am referring to the Valuation Office.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I wish the Taoiseach and his Cabinet colleagues well. It is time they put on the green jersey and stood up for Ireland's rightful place in Europe. This country has been plundered. The European Central Bank and other institutions have failed us both in Ireland and in the European context and Irish people are paying the price with their blood. We are in a third world war in which no bullets...

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach should stand up for us.