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Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Acting Chair for his indulgence.

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: He might have to yet so I thank him in anticipation, if that is all right. I will make a number of brief comments on this Bill. I have questions to ask the Minister of State. Is í an chéad cheist ná cén fáth go bhfuil an Bille seo ceithre bliana déanach? Why has it taken four years and are we four years behind? I know that the current Minister of State...

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Of course it has. The community will get information-----

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: It has of course because if the community guards stand in people's kitchens and get to know the families and the people, and who is a bit dodgy in an area and garner other information like that, they will be able to pass it on. It is important to know where someone has a lot of cash, when people are wondering about how those people have that money and their means of getting it. That is very...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Early last year, I asked the former Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, what supports or provisions had been put in place for students for the academic year 2020. All present know the trouble students are going through. Will the Government provide a financial support package for struggling students for this academic year, which began in September 2020? I refer to the students...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Several months ago, I asked the Minister about the roll-out of the flu vaccine. I put it to him that 2 million doses had been supplied but the Government could only account for 1.4 million of them. I ask him to provide me with an answer in writing, stating whether that was right or wrong. I asked how we were going to be prepared to roll out the Covid vaccine, given the number of vaccines...

Dumping at Sea Act 1996 (Section 5(12)) (Commencement) Order 2021: Motion (11 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I too would like to speak on this important issue. I salute all of the Tidy Towns groups up and down the country, and the angling clubs and game clubs, including those in the three parishes in my area. They do excellent work for habitats through restocking and so on. I am currently assisting a group of small independent farm plastic recovery operators in circumstances where they...

Insurance (Restriction on Differential Pricing and Profiling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment Deputy Doherty for his gallant and heroic efforts to deal with the insurance companies. It is an immoral and indecent racket that is not justified in any way, shape or form. I have been in business for 39 years; 40 years next year. I am talking about myself but the same issues apply to all others, whether small business people, clubs in communities, hillwalking clubs or...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: We in the Rural Independent Group try to be constructive at Business Committee meetings. We know how challenging these times are, but the Government is hiding behind shorter sittings and not enough debate on issues such as the Land Development Agency Bill 2021, the management or mismanagement of the Covid situation, the manipulation of figures and the situation with our schools, hospitals...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: By way of clarification, the Taoiseach has not met the groups or the leaders of the groups since last November. That is the fact of it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Four years ago, the Rural Independent Group tabled a motion to stop the madness of the black hole that is the national children's hospital. The motion gave the Dáil an opportunity to vote against what was going on. The confidence and supply arrangement was in place at the time and the Taoiseach's party supported and voted with the Government to continue the madness of a project that...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach had not-----

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Prize Bonds (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount invested in the National Treasury Management Agency prize bonds on 31 December 2020; and the percentage breakdown of this amount which was invested in 2020 and in each of the preceding calendar years. [8061/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Prize Bonds (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of prize money paid out on behalf of the National Treasury Management Agency prize bonds in 2020; and the percentage breakdown of this amount which was paid in respect of bonds purchased in 2020 and in each of the preceding calendar years. [8062/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (17 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 903. To ask the Minister for Health the number of unborn babies aborted under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 during 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8734/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: There are almost 30,000 families, homes, businesses and schools waiting for broadband in Tipperary, according to National Broadband Ireland, NBI. A recent response I got to a parliamentary question told me that there were 8,000 surveyed in Tipperary, which means that 21,000 were not surveyed. These people are trying to work, do business, get education, pursue leisure and do everything, so...

Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I want to ask the Minister a number of questions and I ask for the replies in writing. Last week, I raised the issue of the importation of cars and other goods, and the major delays at ports which are shocking. Duty and VRT has to be paid. Another issue has now arisen, namely, the three-year-old goods relief being allowed by Revenue for cars re-entering the EU from 31 December 2020 back...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this debate. When the Bill was first introduced, I thought it might be a good idea. However, having looked at the proposals in it, I think it will be a disaster. As previous speakers said, it will suit the developers. A huge hoarding of land has gone on since the last housing crisis and economic bust and that is all there. I want to speak...

Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (24 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I support the Social Democrats motion. I am a bit perplexed by the actions of the Government. We know there were rumblings on the backbenches about opposing this motion and some Members were uneasy about that but now we seem to have a typical split decision as the Government is not opposing the motion but is not extending the time for the commission either. I was interested to hear Mrs....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Feb 2021)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I must object to rushing this legislation. Rushed legislation is normally bad legislation. We do not have enough time to debate it. I am unsure as to how many Deputies will be present to vote. The Taoiseach has stopped briefing Opposition leaders, including me. Contrary to what he told the House last week, we have not had a briefing since...