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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2020)

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Rent and Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: My speaking time will be shared with three colleagues. I also support the motion. There was discussion last night with the new Minister in whom I have great faith. I hope he is listening because the banks in Ireland are not functioning across the board. This is crucial for anyone seeking a loan or some reprieve during these times of Covid. The banks are so arrogant that they are trying...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Schoolchildren have been severely affected by the Covid crisis. They are now on holidays and looking forward to going back to school at the end of August. Teachers and boards of management are doing their best to get that organised. However, there are difficulties with regard to the school bus transport system. Contractors who are with Bus Éireann are getting 50% payment, which may...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Aire. I wish him and his Minister of State well. I thank him and his office for their help on various issues, many of which arose during the Covid crisis. There are still issues arising and his office is working on them at present. There is a sad tragedy requiring a lady to go to a family funeral abroad. On Votes 27 and 28, I see...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat. I wish the Minister well in her new role.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: As there is no one here from the Regional Group of Independents, we move to the Rural Independent Group.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire and so say all of us on the issue of an Garda Síochána. I move on to an Páirtí Fianna Fáil, and the Deputies Crowe, Devlin and Browne. I call Deputy Crowe now to speak.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of all of us present, I congratulate both the Minister and the Minister of State.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (9 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Is that agreed? Agreed. Before proceeding to that business, the House must agree the arrangements for next week's proceedings of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. Those arrangements were notified in the report of the Business Committee, which was circulated this evening. Can we take those arrangements as read and, if so, are they agreed? Agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The issue was debated last week and this now is grandstanding. The Minister admitted what he did was wrong and he paid the price. There is a very serious matter at issue that needs to be investigated regarding the information that is on the PULSE system and the leaking of same. It would be wrong of us to have a debate and questions and answers until such time as a thorough investigation is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know whether the Government is serious about the pandemic. While pub and shop owners, families and everyone else have suffered, people continue to be allowed into the country from abroad. The Taoiseach said earlier that the people are law abiding and that is, of course, true. However, they are also furious at what is happening at the ports and airports. The Taoiseach knows,...

Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Teachta Chambers. I congratulate Deputy Chambers on being appointed Minister of State. I do not think he has quite made it to Cabinet yet as the previous Deputy alluded to but I know she meant well. I wish him well and look forward to working with him. This legislation is a comprehensive Bill. I do not normally...

Maternity Leave Benefit Extension: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I too am supporting the motion. I compliment the Deputy and Sinn Féin on putting it forward. I hope this new and what is meant to be all-embracing Government will understand it and try to support it. Covid-19 has resulted in a very difficult time for many families but especially mothers who have experienced the pleasure, beauty and joy of giving birth to a baby. Many such mothers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is taking to ensure airlines refund customers who have followed advice to restrict foreign travel for essential business only and cancelled flights leaving many thousands out of pocket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16109/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will resume in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in resuming tests at the test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15661/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if theory tests have resumed in Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15662/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if those living abroad with Irish driver licences who cannot travel home to renew same can extend their licence until all travel restrictions are lifted; the provisions available to persons who cannot get an appointment to renew their licence prior to the expiry date due to the unavailability of appointment slots and in cases in which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if rain shelters will be placed outside NCT centres (details supplied) to ensure that those being made to wait outside are sheltered from the elements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15693/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 654. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in respect of the return of schools in September 2020 and school transport; if all students will have full access to school transport; the way in which school transport will operate in terms of social distancing; if the deadline for payment of school transport will be postponed beyond 30 July 2020 until full details on the return...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (14 Jul 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 786. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address the issue of members of an association (details supplied) having their pandemic unemployment payment reduced; the further supports available for this sector of society that continue to be without work as live music venues remain closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15992/20]