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Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I do not believe he was going to answer any question.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He refused to apologise to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. I believe the Minister was delaying.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is about policy and good law, not rushed and stupid law. It cannot be implemented.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I did not see any of the Deputies in the House supporting the Minister either. Where were they?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 72. To ask the Taoiseach the breakdown of the training and development and incidental expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [20261/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 73. To ask the Taoiseach the breakdown of the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [20262/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 74. To ask the Taoiseach the breakdown of the consultancy services and value for money and policy review expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [20263/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (9 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to revise the conditions of the sports capital programme for clubs that may not own their own property in order that they can apply for grant aid that may give them the opportunity to purchase and further develop their facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20305/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address concerns that Ireland's neutrality is being compromised by participation in Permanent Structured Co-Operation, PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19811/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Minister of State address serious concerns that Ireland's neutrality is being compromised by participation in PESCO? People are genuinely concerned, including the families of Defence Forces personnel.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Our neutrality is being compromised by PESCO. I accept the view that in light of the changing security arrangements, member states must agree to step up the EU's work in the area and I acknowledge that enhanced co-ordination and increased investment in defence co-operation and developing defence capabilities are key requirements to achieve it. However, the Minister of State must accept that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I respect the Minister of State's views all right but are his views and opinions being listened to in Europe? Are we going down a dangerous road? The Minister of State said PESCO was discussed during the Lisbon treaty referendum campaign. Was that Lisbon 1 or Lisbon 2? Why did the referendum have to be run twice? That was the start of the slippery slope as far as I am concerned with many...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I note that the Minister has again expressed his confidence in Mr. Tony O'Brien today and I think that is incredible. Can the Minister assure this House that Mr. O'Brien had no involvement in the awarding of the CervicalCheck contract to a US company? Furthermore-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: In the context, of course it is.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Of course it is.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: This is very important. Can the Minister also-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Of course it is, and this is the most important legislation of all.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Are we going to let our citizens die? It is the healthcare of our women, children and families. Can the Minister further assure the Dáil and myself that neither Mr. O'Brien nor any of his family members were investors involved in that same US company? Will he call in the fraud squad to investigate this if he is not sure and certain about the answers, because this is beyond belief and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I asked questions.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We are not.