Results 1,261-1,280 of 20,725 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Technical Group wrote to the Ceann Comhairle about this matter and I wonder why we have not received a reply.
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister of Social Protection is not in the House but I want to ask the Taoiseach about community employment schemes and the controversy and mess which exists. There is uncertainty and angst whereby the Department is writing to community employment sponsors, of which I am one-----
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is writing to all of the participant sponsor groups-----
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is obviously under the Finance Act, but I am asking what legislation-----
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am raising it here because there is angst in communities throughout the country.
- Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: People have been told one thing with a nod and a wink and community employment schemes are being devastated.
- European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.
- European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am also pleased to be able to make a brief contribution. Having listened to the Taoiseach's contribution, I am also disappointed because it is the same old mantra and the same old spin that is always being put on it. All of these summits have been built up to be something, but they have never lived up to expectations. This is a disappointing aspect for Ireland because as the growth rates...
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am glad to resume this debate. I was the last person to speak on it just before the Christmas break. I had some very strong things to say that day. I hoped that when we came back there would be a new year's resolution. I spoke then about the arrogance of the Government after ten months in office. Now we are back here after the Christmas recess, and after time for reflection I find...
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I cannot say anything about the Ceann Comhairle. I am sorry. I withdraw it. Deputy Buttimer is here.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I have done so.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy is good at that himself.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am disappointed the Deputy did not get the heckler of the year award last year, but he will get over it. He got it for a few years. The Government is putting an institution in place to regionalise water services and it is will have an impact assessment afterwards. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will have a consultation period in a couple of weeks, even...
- Private Members' Business. Promissory Notes: Motion (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I too am glad to speak to this motion. I compliment our colleagues in the United Left Alliance for putting forward this extensive and important motion at this vital time in our country's history. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, is here to debate the motion. He is a reasonable man and is working very hard on his brief. This morning, I listened to a debate between him...
- Private Members' Business. Promissory Notes: Motion (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is in the morgue.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be approved in respect of an application for the nursing home support scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3283/12]
- Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle-----
- Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: This morning, I received a letter from your good self, a Cheann Comhairle, about the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. I am not blaming you-----
- Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We need legislation for this. Anything can be raised here. Last week a matter was dismissed because it would have placed a cost on the Exchequer.
- Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)
Mattie McGrath: This is farcical, a Cheann Comhairle. I am not blaming you but-----