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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of clarification, we did not debate the regulations. We put forward a Private Members' motion to rescind them. We had no debate on the regulations at any stage and that is why there is a dearth of information. If the Taoiseach wants support, he will get it but we have to know what we are supporting.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Is he running the Government?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I agree with what has been said. I am very disappointed in the Taoiseach because he and his Minister dropped the ball spectacularly in terms of the messaging. We are trying to rebuild that. We have been supportive of everything the Taoiseach, and the interim Government, has done but it is unbelievable that the Taoiseach will not allow a debate. We cannot scrutinise. We waived...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach destroyed the Business Committee.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: We did not see an answer to that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach mentioned we had a briefing two or three weeks ago. Yes, we did. It was the first we had for three or four months. When are we going to have a briefing again? There is a complete lack of information for all in the Opposition, and the Government is messing around with the plan, doing what it wants and not giving confidence to the public.

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, support this motion. I do not want to single out or demonise young people. "Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí," is the old adage. We should do this but I am aware there are major problems with antisocial behaviour. Other Deputies have referred to it. The only answer is community policing. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Community policing, Community Alert and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Telecommunications Services (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Ryan, is here for this Topical Issue matter. This debate on the issue I am raising has been a long time coming. I refer to people trying to report faults having an average waiting time of 57 minutes. That is the average waiting time. I am not raising this issue to complain, but as we face into the winter and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Telecommunications Services (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I have written to Carolan Lennon, the CEO of Eir. We might as well be writing to Santa Claus. The company has no respect for its customers. I again pay tribute to its workers. A good friend and neighbour of mine, Pádraig O'Ceallaigh, who retired recently after 42 years, and his colleagues, have been travelling around the country in vans. Those workers are travelling 100 miles and...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 114. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the measures he is planning to support the hotel and hospitality industry which are at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted immediately; the steps he will take to improve liquidity of such businesses; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 141. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to ensure a speedy roll-out of the National Broadband Plan to ensure persons in rural Ireland can work from home. [25305/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan including promised properties, delivered properties and the timeline for each by county in tabular form. [25306/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will seek to reduce tourism VAT to 9% in order to support the hotel and hospitality industry which is at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 298. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the 100 spectators and patrons allowed at outdoor sporting events includes players and management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24971/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 320. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will seek to extend the local authority commercial rates waiver scheme in order to support the hotel and hospitality industry which is at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 339. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the agency which takes responsibility for the dredging and clearing rivers of fallen trees, debris and so on after the recent storms, particularly close to bridges to ensure that flooding is prevented where possible ahead of the winter season; and if sufficient funding will be afforded to local authorities to carry out the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the terms of the grant for improving private water supply to homes will be reviewed with regard to the need for a house to be in existence for seven years, in view of the fact it excludes new build dwellings which are unable to connect to the Irish Water public supply or group water schemes; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 418. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specific scientific evidence relied on to implement the mandatory wearing of masks in schools; the special arrangements in place for students that may have special needs such as those that are hard of hearing and are finding it increasingly difficult to learn in view of the inability to lip-read due to the wearing of masks; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Sep 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a bus route will be provided for eleven students (details supplied) travelling from Clogheen, County Tipperary to Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25239/20]