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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Or Deputy Naughton, the Chair of the committee.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad that both the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice and Equality are here. The implementation of the general data protection regulation, GDPR, has gone stark raving mad. There are situations in Tipperary, in Clonmel town, Fethard, and many other towns which have funding approved for, or in some cases have, state-of-the-art for CCTV cameras. It is a very effective tool in protecting...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: It was the chief superintendent.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the supports offered towards the provision of services by organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53372/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the supports offered towards the provision of services by certain organisations. I salute our serving soldiers, including those on peacekeeping missions, as well as members who have retired. The organisations to which I refer try to represent former members as best they can. The veterans gave gallant service under the Irish flag through the United Nations in the Congo and many...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to acknowledge that the Department has provided €300,000 towards the funding of services offered by ONE and IUNVA to former members of the Defence Forces. I seek clarity and a guarantee that the funding will be ring fenced. I ask the Minister of State to provide further detail on the nature of the services that will be resourced from that allocation. Specifically, I ask him...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: In 2011, after many months of frustrating work, Post 24 took up residence in the former stationmaster's house at the railway station in Clonmel, as the Minister of State noted, where it continues to improve and develop its highly regarded drop-in service. Many functions have been held there, and this week, as Christmas approaches, dinner is being provided in the same building by volunteers...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Conditions (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to join my colleagues in speaking about this issue. I have been contacted by a number of constituents suffering from this debilitating chronic condition, including Aoife Halley, Rachel Ball and Aimee Brown. All these ladies have asked for our support. They are deeply frustrated. Their lives have fallen apart thanks to endometriosis and they feel they are hitting a brick...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Conditions (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am also unhappy with the reply because we need to deal with this issue. We need to take these women out of their suffering and support the organisation they have set up. I also ask the Minister of State and the Minister for Health to meet those women and listen to them. I was also unaware of this condition until I was contacted by these ladies. There needs to be a whole education...

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The primary purpose of the National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018 is to provide the legislative basis for the establishment of a rainy day fund to be formally known as the National Surplus (Exceptional Contingencies) Reserve Fund. In principle, the Act is fine. It is sensible and prudent. I also accept that this represents an institutional reform in...

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is the greatest waffler that was ever in here. He was a better waffler than poor old Gay Mitchell was in his time. The Minister of State and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, would have an umbrella if the sun was shining and they would probably wear a raincoat on the beach.

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I note that the Committee on Budgetary Oversight, having examined the proposals, identified a number of areas where there is need for greater detail on the purpose and design of the rainy day fund. The committee was of the opinion that greater flexibility will be needed at EU level to ensure that moneys committed to a rainy day fund would be spent when needed to counter a future economic...

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Not endearment. He was a good waffler.

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The Christmas spirit prevails.

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak on this important topic. As have my colleagues, I have been raising this issue on behalf of HSE employed staff in my constituency for some time. I am delighted to see Senator John Dolan, the CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland in the Chamber. I compliment him and his organisation on all of the work they do. I tabled a parliamentary question to the Minister...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Do we believe that?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I also want to associate myself with the good wishes for a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. I thank everyone, including an Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for the lovely ceremony we held last week with Sister Consilio and all the people who do what they do. Brother Kevin was given that wonderful award last year. I wish the Ceann Comhairle well and I look forward to his return. I send Christmas...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I did not say that the Deputy did not but he has lost a lot of the skill of it since if he has to be writing to the Taoiseach. He and the Taoiseach should talk to each other, end people's anguish and give us a date. Let the romance begin for a new Government.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: On time.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Mattie McGrath: There are commitments in the programme for Government to improve services for those with chronic long-term illnesses. Between 70 and 80 people suffer with Parkinson's disease in the Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cashel and Clonmel areas. The support group in Clonmel is run by volunteers, namely, patients, sufferers and their families. Most of those have Parkinson's disease and to date five of...