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- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: It is shameful.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: It is ineptitude and laziness.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: There is nothing to be thankful about.
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: The snakes are over there.
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: They are outrageous.
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I would not like to be his patient.
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I support the amendment. I have family members who play sport. Health foods and supplements are used all the time. As Deputy Howlin says, we encourage this and give these supplements to pregnant women. The Taoiseach is often accused of being sneaky but to call these products snake oil is an outrageous comment from a so-called medical doctor. Thank God neither I nor my family are his...
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Yes.
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 27:In page 134, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:"Impact of VAT increase on hospitality sector 45.The Minister shall, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before the Oireachtas a report analysing the impact that the increase of VAT to 13.5 per cent has had on the hospitality sector, with particular regard to small businesses.". The...
- Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State mentioned that a review was carried out last year. Will he elaborate on what was reviewed and who carried out the review? He also mentioned that pockets of rural Ireland are doing very well. They are very scarce pockets because I do not know many areas that are doing well. In my constituency, there are many cottage industries providing bed and breakfast services and...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance the detail of the most up to date analysis conducted by his Department on the economic impact of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48790/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (22 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48728/18]
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I wish to make a point of clarification. Deputy Fitzpatrick is on his way. His name was not on a grouping of amendments that some of us put in. Has this been corrected?
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Is it?
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Deputy Nolan's amendment ensures that taxpayers' money will not be used to fund abortions except in situations of risk to the mother's life and I certainly support it. The rationale for this amendment is clear. It is not what Deputies have tried to say, hijacking it and claiming all other kinds of intentions. The amendment simply respects the choice and convictions of people who do not...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I am nearly finished. The Minister noted he met people to discuss equality and gender issues but he refused to meet the doctors or nurses. He refused to meet ten Deputies in the House who wanted to debate him before any amendment was tabled.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I am just pointing this out on the record and we know it is fact.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Bullies.