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Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Acting Chairman give me 30 seconds because Deputy Howlin interrupted?

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Howlin interrupted.

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Howlin cannot bear the truth.

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I will finish.

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Labour Party has a brass neck to come in here and put down this motion when it persecuted the people and brought in-----

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: -----when it said it would burn the bondholders, what did it do?

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It was Labour's way and Frankfurt's way. It persecuted the people and got into bed with the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, and Ms Merkel.

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: You have good stomachs all right. You stomached a lot with the Blueshirts.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 133. To ask the Taoiseach the schedule of which topics to be discussed at the upcoming Citizens Assembly and, specifically, when the discussion regarding the eighth amendment is expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30549/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for additional school accommodation at a school (details supplied) when he envisages progress will be made in the provision of same;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30585/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (18 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied); when the amalgamation will progress and take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30743/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Tá ceist agam don Taoiseach nó don Aire, an Teachta Humphreys. In the budget, funding for the Irish language, the arts and such issues was cut drastically. According to Conradh na Gaeilge, the budgets of Foras na Gaeilge and Údarás na Gaeltachta have been cut by 50% since 2008. Seachtain na Gaeilge has no funding to run its operational programme for 2017 and is rud...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: An teanga.

European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It is important to have a proper debate on this but I do not believe statements such as these are a worthwhile way of dealing with such huge issues. People across the globe have concerns about trade agreements but the Taoiseach and other Ministers are going over to Europe and will acquiesce in what the Europeans want. There are huge issues and no possibility to opt out. Instead, we are...

Services and Supports for People with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the motion and I compliment Deputy Mary Butler and Fianna Fáil on tabling it. It is good that we are having a reasoned and calm debate on the issue. I hope the Government will not oppose the motion, given that we should all aspire to it. Everyone here knows people or has family members who are afflicted by this very serious illness, as Deputy Michael Harty...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am also delighted to be able to speak here tonight on this Bill, which we discussed in the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government with the Minister. I am disappointed he has gone. I know he could not stay all night but he has left the Chamber. Much of the Bill came about as a result of the recommendations of the Mahon tribunal. The public in Tipperary, and the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Am I?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I would say only slightly.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. The regulator has been appointed. I am trying to address some of the issues and recommendations from the tribunal, which cost so much. If we knew the price per word, it would be some amount. It is farcical. We are still not grappling with the issues. We are trying to deal with the housing crisis and fast-track legislation on Committee Stage to allow developments of 100 houses...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Good man. Go raibh maith agat. It is very difficult to keep out of trouble all the time - one can sometimes wander. We appreciate the help and guidance of the Ceann Comhairle. I dealt with a business in Tipperary town which employed 30 people and leased a yard. The lease was being withdrawn because the owners of the yard wanted it back. The business identified a site on the Limerick...