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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is a decent man. Tháinig a sheanathair ó Tiobraid Árann - The Caravansary used to be a pub. The Minister has great roots in the country. Anything I say to him is nothing personal. It is merely fundamentally opposed to what is happening in this Bill. This rushed legislation had very little pre-legislative scrutiny and a kind of a mad...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: As leader of the group, I ask Deputy Bruton to withdraw his allegation. In actual fact, as I said earlier, we were not even notified of the committee meeting even though we had tabled 90 amendments. A journalist rang us but we were not notified.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Excuse me-----

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Three Deputies attended.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Carol Nolan attended-----

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Ask Deputy Bruton to correct the record.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: No. It is a point of clarification. Three Deputies in our group, namely, Deputies Nolan, Michael Collins and Michael Healy-Rae, attended.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Three of our Deputies attended when we found out through a journalist that the meeting was taking place. We were not even told it was on. I know where the blame lies there. The clerk to the committee was very nice to us about it but it happened. I am asking Deputy Bruton to please correct the record in what he is saying. Three of our Deputies attended and dealt with all of our amendments.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: He has to withdraw what he said.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I appreciate his judgment and I value it. The Minister sounded very conciliatory. I said at the very start that I did not want anything to be personal, but he seems to be missing the point we are trying to represent that there are so many people he is not bringing with him. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí. We want...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, line 10, after "promote" to insert "social, economic and". I want to say how disappointed we are, as I said earlier, that we did not get proper time to debate this Bill fully, or any of our amendments or others. We have more than 90 amendments and there are more than 220 altogether. Is mór an trua é sin. As I say, we want to bring the people...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: You can.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am not going to speak because many Members want to speak and we are running out of time for all the amendments that are there. I have moved the amendment and I am merely saying it is disappointing that the Minister is steadfast. The Minister remains resolute that he will not accept any amendment - no matter what it is - except ones he himself brought forward to committee. That is a pity....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 33. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 last met. [32240/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 105. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the implementation of the Arts Recovery Task Force recommendation that the Government pilot a universal basic income scheme for a three year period in the arts, culture, audio-visual and live performance and events sectors; the supports being put in place to support individuals in the arts and entertainment sector;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport scheme; when the steering group will complete its review; the frequency with which it has met; if the school transport system will be renewed before the start of the new school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32278/21]

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

Mattie McGrath: I want the Government to bring Mr. Paul Reid before it to get clarification on hospital visits and especially the accompaniment of partners for childbirth, labour or scans, which is not allowed in various hospitals. The hospitals are operating like independent republics. Following the cyberattack, they will not even respond to letters. It is utterly ridiculous that partners are not allowed...

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I support the fishermen of our coastal counties. I am from an inland county, Tipperary, which is a proud county. I acknowledge the work that Deputy Michael Collins has done and corroborate his statement that his demand that the Taoiseach appoint a full Minister for fishing was not delivered on. That is all he ever asked for. Irish fishermen understandably resent the EU requirement,...