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- Other Questions: Road Haulage Industry (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: I welcome that statement. It is positive and I hope to see it in the budget in the coming weeks. I am sure road hauliers will be celebrating. They will probably do a drive-through just to celebrate such good news but seeing is believing and actions speak louder than words. I will hold the Minister to his statement and I am sure the hauliers will as well. This issue has to be dealt with...
- Other Questions: Road Haulage Industry (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: According to the Minister anyway, like Santa Claus.
- Other Questions: Road Haulage Industry (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: So have we.
- Other Questions: Road Haulage Industry (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: It is not enough.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason the year that a person turns 66 years of age is not included in the calculations for the yearly average contribution condition for the State pension; the reason a person is charged contributions during this year when they are not reckonable for the State pension; in the event that someone has paid contributions to...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (23 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources which will be made available by his Department for the Ireland's Ancient East tourist initiative; the criteria that must be met for a town's inclusion in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31803/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (24 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the staffing levels and the grants paid to the schools in County Tipperary from 2011 to 2015; the changes in grants and funding she anticipates for the school year 2015-2016; the projections for the schools in the 2015-2016 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32699/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (24 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support school leaders by increasing release time for teaching principals and paying the outstanding parity award; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32700/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (24 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary school children receiving resource hours assistance in schools in County Tipperary; the number of applications that have been received by her Department for resource hours and extra supports by schools in County Tipperary; the number of these that have been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32701/15]
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: They will be on the trolleys.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach will meet the anger if he goes out on the streets. They are waiting in the grass.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach should change the record.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: They have not got them.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: Rein them in.
- Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: Like Shaws.
- Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: I am sad to have to raise this issue about a scrap and precious metal dealers Bill, which I introduced here in November 2011. It was debated in 2012. The Minister for Justice and Equality rejected the Bill despite cross-party support. Since then there has been report after report. There was a report from the national metal theft forum, which recommended that Oireachtas Joint Committees...
- Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: Again, I am disappointed the Minister of State has come here to read out the same standard reply, although I have nothing personal against her. We need action. We have had all the consultations and reports. The Garda needs support and the legislative framework whereby it can try these people. The Minister of State referred to ESB lines being taken. This beggars belief. This has happened...
- Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: He has blindfolded himself.
- Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: The dogs in the street.
- Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)
Mattie McGrath: Blindfolded.