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Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The big horse interests are buying up everything as well and must be looked at. Deputy Fitzmaurice and I put an amendment on a plate for the Government on that but it would not touch it. It should have. They will not sell the property to the farmer or the house back to the family for the same price or 70% of the cost when they came up with it through family and borrowings, but they sold it...

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. I would not do that to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle at this hour of the night.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I know he has a party on tonight.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Good man.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I will.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I withdraw that. I know the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is here most nights as late as me.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that. I will conclude. Ample opportunity was there with the amendments put down and we would not be here talking about this tonight only for Department of Finance officials and the Seanad sending it back here to us. That is the value of having the Seanad. We have an opportunity to comment on the other issues on which Deputy Fitzmaurice and I put down amendments to give some...

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I also acknowledge Department officials, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the previous Chair earlier and the Minister.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Of course, I am. I am big enough to know that when I found out I was voting against something I should not be voting against, I did not push it to a vote. Thank God my colleagues were coming in because it is very important that they did. I acknowledge the magnanimity of the Minister.

Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I support this Bill, along with the rest of the Rural Independent Group. We know the importance of this Bill to protect our property and cultural heritage. I have seen at first hand through visiting the Middle East the destruction of cultural property such as all kinds of churches and mosques. I am not speaking on behalf of any religion. The sad part about the conflict in the Middle East...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for receiving a very important deputation this morning on mental health services in Clonmel. I know it is not relevant but I want to take the opportunity to thank the Minister of State for the way he received the deputation and the interest and compassion he showed. I welcome his commitment to come and visit to see if we can rectify the situation and address...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I read most of it aloud but it is not the same as it being read by the secretariat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Do the amendments have to be moved, formally proposed and seconded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: They do not. Obviously, I am opposed to this. The deletion of Article 40.3.3° of the Constitution is not required to protect the life of the mother. It is possible to provide any additional clarity that may be required by medical professionals by way of ordinary legislation, or amended medical practice guidelines, or both.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Votáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I move motion 6:That the Committee reject risk to the life of the woman by suicide as a ground for the lawful termination of pregnancy. I sat through the 2013 Oireachtas hearings. The evidence adduced at the 2013 Oireachtas hearings on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 re suicidality and mental health remains relevant. Abortion is not a viable treatment for suicidality. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Vótáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: This is why I said during the committee that we should have opened the debate up more and had a broader discussion. I am totally opposed to this, and I want to put that on record. I will be voting against it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I did not indicate.