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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the avenue available to a person diagnosed with dyslexia who is interested in pursuing a career with An Garda Síochána but is having difficulty progressing to interview stage as a result of the diagnosis (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39615/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 446. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delays in accessing the meningitis B vaccine; the reason high risk groups have not been prioritised, leading to a situation whereby children most susceptible will now have to purchase the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39657/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 530. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support urgent funding for the Respreeza or Zemaira drug for alpha-1 patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40094/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 484. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the future of Our Lady's Hospital, Cashel, specifically, reports from the southern health forum that it will never be used to facilitate step-down bed facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39912/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 643. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of times Enterprise Ireland and the IDA have visited Tipperary town and County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39608/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 644. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the efforts to provide employment at a site (details supplied) in Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39609/16]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The small greyhound owner and the small horse trainer I knew as a buchaill óg were the backbone of rural communities. I listened to the comments of Teachtaí Maureen O'Sullivan and Clare Daly. I have asked them countless times to come and see what really happens in Clonmel at our national coursing meeting but, of course, they have always refused. They are entitled to their points...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak today. One of the most immediate issues facing the European Union is the result of the recent Italian referendum, coming as it does on the back of the Brexit referendum result. We seem to be stumbling and fumbling along, unsure of ourselves. We have seen heavy-handed attempts by EU leaders, powerful people, to threaten our nearest neighbours. They have...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy can thank Paschal Mooney and Labhrás Ó Murchú.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Is mór an trua é go bhfuil daoine ar nós na n-iar-Sheanadóirí, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Paschal Mooney agus Donie Cassidy, imithe as Pháirtí Parlaiminte Fhianna Fáil. It would be a different story if they were here. It is a pity the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, because of the Whip system, is not allowed to support his good friends and the culture...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I wish the Ceann Comhairle, the Tánaiste, everybody here and the staff a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. I realise the staff work all night trying to get Bills and things arranged. The Business Committee agrees on something but it is torn up the morning after. I acknowledge the new Garda force in Dublin and the new equipment and recruitment for Templemore. The Garda station in...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: They will make it slippery for him.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Except for NAMA.

Council of Europe: Appointment of Representatives (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Did the-----

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am supportive of the measures that are being taken but I have a big issue with insurance companies. Young drivers - I must declare an interest because there is one in my family - now take the mandatory 12 driving lessons and sit their test, which has been tightened up considerably. The whole process is expensive. They take their test, pass it, put up their N plate and then they look for...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Telephone numbers.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Simon and Garfunkel.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Simple Simon.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Some of my learned colleagues on my right were putting up two fingers to me. I am unsure whether they meant two minutes or something else.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know what they meant. I am unsure whether it was two minutes or whether they were giving me some other signal.