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Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Ladies first.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Cé atá ag caint ar son Sinn Féin? Who is speaking for Sinn Féin? Nobody is indicating. We will move on to the Labour Party slot. Cé atá ag caint ar son Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre? Níl éinne ann. We will move on to the seven-minute Government slot.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: And so say all of us. We thank each and every person involved in keeping us in order and facilitating us here. We all associate ourselves with the Deputy's remarks. Níl éinne anseo ó Shinn Féin. An bhfuil aon Teachta de chuid the Social Democrats ann? Níl. There is then another Government slot. An bhfuil éinne eile ón Rialtas ag iarraidh labhairt?...

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: An bhfuil aon duine ann ón Rialtas? As no speaker from the Government side is here, we will move on to the Rural Independent Group. Deputy Michael Collins is sharing with Deputy Richard O'Donoghue.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Taisce (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish you well as we break up this evening. I thank you for your co-operation and I thank the team, including Peter Finnegan and everyone else, for their help throughout this term. Thank you for selecting this Topical Issue matter, which is important. An Taisce has done brilliant work in the schools competitions, Tidy Towns competitions, green flag...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Taisce (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and thank her for all of her co-operation over the past year. I know she differs with me ferociously on this issue. I have acknowledged all of the good work of An Taisce. I have been involved in the green schools campaign and have worked with Tidy Towns groups all of my life. I acknowledge the good work An Taisce has done but I believe we need to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 358. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the appointment of a person (details supplied) to an advisory role with Safe Food Ireland; his views on whether the appointment demonstrates a conflict of interest and is contradictory to the national policy of trying to promote and improve the uptake of breastfeeding; the basis for their appointment; his further views on the influence that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid to social media influencers to promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the list of influencers who have been used in a public relations campaign relating to Covid-19; the campaign details for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 365. To ask the Minister for Health when day care centres will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32290/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 436. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications waiting for a primary medical certificate by county; the current application processing time for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 448. To ask the Minister for Health the long-term support scheme which will be put in place to support the private nursing home sector in the medium and long term given that the temporary assistance payment scheme is due to cease on 30 June 2021; if he will consider extending the scheme until a permanent scheme which supports the sector continues to ensure measures implemented derived from...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment Sector: Music Entertainment Association of Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Like the witnesses, I have many friends in the world of music and entertainment and I am constantly being contacted by people wishing to voice their concerns about problems including the lack of support for the sector. I am deeply worried about all of the musicians, sound and lighting people, drivers and so on who work very hard. I have two quick questions. I compliment our guests because,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I thank our guests for their interesting contributions. I am just listening and do not need to contribute. I am double-jobbing here.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 572. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a series of matters in relation to Covid-19 supports for businesses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40741/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 573. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a series of matters in relation to Covid-19 supports for businesses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40742/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 668. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the procedure which was put in place in 2014 whereby counties that required additional funding from the equalisation fund could apply to bring counties back to their previous funding levels before 2014 is still available; the procedure which Tipperary County Council can use to apply for this funding; the basis used to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 884. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding Defence Forces vehicles that are considered no longer fit for purpose; if they can be sold at auction and funds raised allocated to the Defence Forces or if the vehicles can be donated to health organisations, charities and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39818/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (27 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1158. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a series of matters in relation to Covid-19 supports (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40743/21]