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Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I do not think that is allowed under the Covid restrictions. I am serious. That is what I was told last week.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Is the Ceann Comhairle now being censured or lectured? He is doing a fine job, as always. I always find him to be very fair. This is extraordinary. The whole timeline in respect of this situation is utterly unsatisfactory and extraordinary. I am worried and concerned about the people at home looking at, or reading, this debate. They are under the floor in debt, are living in fear and...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I am not going there; I am just saying what is going on. We say this process is not going on. We are hiding that murky business.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: There will be an avalanche in the new year when the moratorium relating to the banks is lifted. We can see Fine Gael's friends in the banking industry, the poachers who have become gamekeepers. Former Ministers of State have been given powerful jobs in that industry. We know this; we have seen it. In addition, unregulated thugs are going around the country. Some have been brought before...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Why was there a seven-month gap to fill retired justice, Mary Finlay Geoghan's position followed by a frenzy of activity at the time of the general election, when Séamus Woulfe had applied for the position in January?

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Why was there a 14-week gap between when the then Minister, Deputy Flanagan, received Séamus Woulfe's name from the JAAB and it coming to the new Cabinet?. During that time Ms Mary Irvine was appointed President of the High Court, during the interim Government period, yet Mr. Woulfe's appointment was kept back for the new Government. Cén fáth?

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I wonder would it be anything to do with the presence in Cabinet of former the former Minister and Minister of State, Shane Ross and Finian McGrath then. Let the people be the judge of that. The judicial complaints board has an office rented and it is staffed, and has everything bar a doorman. When will it be in action and when will Joe Soap be able to make a complaint to the board that...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: This is like the former presenter of "Céilí House", Kieran Hanrahan: "Around the house and mind the dresser." We have to mind things during the debate and I know we cannot stray but this was passed, why is it not in action? Why is this the case for the public today, many of whom feel aggrieved? Deputy Connolly mentioned that they cannot access it but some who have accessed those...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Mattie McGrath: That is strange because we passed laws here about vulture funds and to remove the prohibition on hearsay evidence, and it is implemented immediately. Why do we have to wait for nearly a year to have this body, which is set up and staffed and has rented buildings at great cost to the taxpayer? Denying taxpayers the solace of making of a complaint, regardless of how it goes or how far they...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Rural Independent Group came to the conclusion some weeks back that there was no grounds for impeachment which is why we are opposed to any motion. This is simply grandstanding and game playing. We had a debate with the Minister last week, albeit limited. I respect the legal advice we have got and thank the Ceann Comhairle for organising it. We are only holding up the show. The...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Bruton has been in government for too long.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I have been contacted by several credit unions, including Clonmel Credit Union, which is in a very health position. The members ensured a €3.6 million profit this year, €1.7 million of which is to be distributed back to the members. They are the people who create the credit union with the wonderful staff there as well. The Central Bank can change this overnight to allow a...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Motion (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I support this motion and compliment the Minister for putting forward this fund. We are global leaders in horse racing. We are very proud of that in Tipperary, and where Tipperary leads, Ireland follows. Deputy Cairns has just left the Chamber. I have no truck with what somebody in the greyhound board remarked about the Deputy. It was horrible. Such comments are not needed in this...

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: I am sharing time with my colleagues. I too am delighted that the Minister has stayed in the Chamber to listen to Deputies. My delight was premature. Tá sí ag dul amach anois. Cén fáth? I will tell all of my in-laws in Monaghan and Cavan that she ran away when I stood up to speak. I am glad she stayed for most of the debate anyway. It is a pity when Ministers do not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Internal Audits (1 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: 597. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an internal audit of Muintir na Tíre (details supplied) has now been finalised to her and her Department’s satisfaction; if the contents of the audit will be made available to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40031/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Constitution is meant to be a sacred document and we are meant to be the custodians of it. The Government, by its actions on the advice of NPHET, is destroying the pub, dance and arts industries and is treading on the Constitution. I saw a report last night on the horribly-named wet pubs - I do not know who gave them that name. During the last lockdown, many such pubs made great...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: It is unconstitutional.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach should prove it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach is pitting one against another.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: That is balderdash.