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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (10 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 704. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protections in place to prevent the monopolisation of farm or agricultural land that has the effect of significantly limiting the capacity of small and medium sized farms to expand (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30090/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 776. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his policy on fossil fuel divestment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30597/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I raise the case of Mr. John White of Clonmel and Dublin, was a self-employed contractor who worked in Abu Dhabi. On his return to work there in September 2011, having said goodbye to his wife and three of his children at Dublin Airport, he was arrested on arrival in respect of cheques that had bounced because people who had employed him had not paid him. Mr. White was incarcerated in...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is a very important matter for the family and for this man, whose health is deteriorating rapidly.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am also happy to speak to this important motion regarding the impact of Brexit on Irish ports. Brexit has an effect on so many matters. As an island and a maritime nation, we know that serious focus must be given to our ports and, in particular, our ability to trade internationally. Even in 2013, it was clear from the Government's report on competition within the Irish ports sector that...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome this announcement by the Minister, even if it is several years overdue. I am disappointed he is not here this evening. Many of us on this side of the House have long recognised the importance of carers to Irish society and we have not sought to have their access to basic care hindered by a lack of focus and a lack of priority, as was the case with the Minister, Deputy Harris. I...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I could say a lot more but I will hold my tongue. He had other political priorities occupying his time. So be it. The proposal to extend free GP coverage to those in receipt of carer's allowance and carer's benefit is part of a phased expansion of coverage to different groups and that is something that can also be broadly welcomed. We note, however, that since the introduction of free...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I understand that Deputy O'Dea has received legal advice and I will defer to that. It is a very difficult area of legislation and I declare an interest as an employer myself. It is very difficult for SMEs. Any changes we make, however technical, can have many implications for small businesses and employer-employee relationships. Most employers and their employees, especially small ones,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 487. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details relating to the €210,000 payment made to a company (details supplied) in 2017 for double crew cab pick-ups; the further details regarding the payment of €372,739 for double crew cab pick-ups in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 488. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the €759,273 paid to a company (details supplied) for a supply of all terrain vehicles in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31169/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cohesive steps he plans to put in place to address the crisis pertaining to agriculture and wider economy in the context of the ongoing heatwave and dry spell and the impact they are having on the entire agricultural sector and the impending shortages there will be until spring 2019 for farmers who need to protect their animals...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to ask the Minister about the cohesive steps he is planning to put in place to address the crisis pertaining to agriculture and the wider economy in the context of to the ongoing heatwave and dry spell and the impact they are having across the entire agricultural sector. I also want to ask about his plans to deal with the impending shortages there will be until spring. Farmers who...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am very disappointed with the Minister's reply. We had this fodder crisis in the spring and I could quote to the Minister what was said then. He mentioned the idea of a census for food. There is no food because it has stopped growing. We all enjoy this hot weather but it is having a huge impact on grass, which is not growing. Second-cut silage has been cut to feed the animals and root...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Action. Not counting.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Show me the money.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is out of touch.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Out of touch.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: There is nothing left to measure.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I do not want to disparage or scaremonger, but there is nothing left to measure, there is nothing left to cut and there is nothing left to harvest. This is unprecedented. The Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, is beside the Minister. He is a cereal grower. He knows about the stunting in growth. We know that spring barley is being cut with a foot of straw or less. There will be a huge...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We need action. Deputy Creed is the Minister; I am not.