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Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That was because the amendments were ruled out of order.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Look, I have the fiver.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When?

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We do not know what it will be.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Not enough.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: There were not.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Government for bringing forward proposed legislation in a construction contracts Bill. This ties in with the comments of the last speaker. There is a fundamental anomaly.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is vital to include a provision to cover suppliers of primary products, such as concrete and steel companies. Those products are not covered by legislation and they cannot be repossessed if they are in the ground and cannot be removed. They are a vital part in the foundations of buildings. I know there is pressure from officials in this regard but I do not know why. I compliment...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not prepared. Will the Acting Chairman revert to me again?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: My colleague is generous. I cannot say anything, as he is in the Chair, but we will have plenty of time to discuss the matter at the public meeting to be held in Tipperary. I have checked and anyone can legally attend a public meeting and speak with the permission of the chairman. I do not know who will chair it, but I look forward to debating the issue.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He will not be able to stop me. He can today, however, as I must respect what the Chair says.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a pity that a Deputy had to to leave the House over the issue this morning. None of us wants to play games. The Minister knows this better than I do. We can joke about it, but it is a serious issue.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Acting Chairman also knows it, since people are attending his clinics also. We do not know what we are voting for. I have not been a Member for long, but I have been berated for previous legislation. This Bill is loose, as it sets no standards. Amendment No. 1 could have dealt with everything, as we would then have known what the standards and regulations would be. There would have...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am referring to planning issues. Tomorrow morning I will attend pre-planning meetings to discuss specific issues in County Tipperary. The question of percolation will be involved, but the meetings will mainly have to do with planning issues. Percolation systems must meet the 2009 guidelines, not the SR6. We cannot work around it. If it fails, there is no debate and one must move site,...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not trying to provoke the Minister, but that is what he stated several times. When that measure is not included in the legislation, we will be happy. He might even legislate for it before the meeting in Dundrum House Hotel. Councillor Jack Crowe might have a great deal to say about it. He is a good local representative.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I will. People do not know who I am talking about. If a householder is not happy with an evaluation, he or she must go to the District Court. This provision is anathema. Most country people never go to court. If they do, it is to face speeding fines, pollution charges, a charge of failing to cut hedges or animals trespassing or other little silly matters. Someone would need to be...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. The Minister assures us that people will not experience any financial hardship as a consequence of these provisions. Yet the letter I had from the Ceann Comhairle was concerned with reminding me that amendments must be ruled out of order where there is a potential charge on the Exchequer. Those two positions do not marry. The Ceann Comhairle did not make up the content of that...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is drawing us in and inviting us to respond to him.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a quango.