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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 to reject this because I believe this to be in contravention of, among others, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. I am disappointed with the use of the term "fatal foetal abnormality" because the HSE has issued guidelines around this. We had that debate with some of our invited guests here. I believe it is a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I wish you a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, every Member and all the staff a happy Christmas. I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, on working with the Rural Independent Group when we brought forward a motion on the fair deal scheme. I welcome the changes announced last night and thank the Government for incorporating them. However, they have not gone...

Planning and Development Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: May we comment on that?

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, we are here talking about road safety Bills and everything else. We are paying lip service to rural buses. This has a direct impact on rural buses. I am a member of a rural transport scheme.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: No. This has been languishing there for six months.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It would be more appropriate for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to bring this legislation forward-----

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: -----and allow some freedom in the market for private bus owners-----

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: -----to deliver a service in rural Ireland.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is very important.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: In the spirit of Christmas I will sit down, but it is shameful that it has been hanging around for so long.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Time to make a point of order.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Happy Christmas.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is taking too long; we cannot get in.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

Appropriation Bill 2017: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to contribute. Like other speakers, I wonder what would have happened if we had the election nobody wanted but which almost arrived. Where would it have left us in respect of this Bill? It is being debated at half past the 11th hour - on the second-last day of this current session - as we head towards a new year. I think it is imprudent and improper that it...

Appropriation Bill 2017: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am surprised Deputy Burton did not mention that when she was speaking on the issue. Deputy Kelly could not build a hen house in Toomevara or a dog house in Carrick-on-Suir and did not do so. It was all spin and talk. Members know of the Taoiseach's new spin unit. Deputy Kelly did not need his own spin team but he still has it and the ego to go with it. However, houses were not built...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted chun seas suas agus cúpla focal a rá ar son an Bhille sin. I issue a céad míle fáilte roimh gach éinne sa Gallery and to the interpreters suas anseo in the press gallery. I am delighted to see so many people here. This is a timely piece of legislation and I send my comhghairdeas mór leis an Seanadóir Mark Daly and his assistants and to...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: That is democracy.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: We have democracy in this House.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is completely out of order.