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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The pipes should be fixed. I have nothing against Dublin.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: It will cost billions.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: We do not oppose everything. This project is nonsensical.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 23. To ask the Taoiseach the actions that he has taken to raise and highlight the ongoing record energy and food prices which are further compounding the tragic inequalities caused by the pandemic in view of his attendance at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos [30981/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he is satisfied that he attended the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos. [30983/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I asked him in the Chamber before he went there if he was he going and he told me he was not but he was there the day after. Sin scéal eile.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I asked the Taoiseach before he attended whether he would be attending and he said he did not intend to.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The World Economic Forum, which is what my question refers to. The Taoiseach explained to the House about all his meetings and engagements with multinationals. They are all fine and dandy, but did he mention to anyone that we have a proud record of neutrality in this country? Did he think that was worthwhile mentioning or has he abandoned that idea completely? I expect and hope the...

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: It is a three-legged stool and it is bockety.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: So has the Government.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: They are giddy before the holidays.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Get a clapometer.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Paul Reid is gone.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, aided and abetted by the Green Party, are not only degrading the national Parliament on issues of serious public concern but they are also turning their backs on the ordinary public at a time of the greatest need with the cost of living so high. Instead of introducing an emergency budget, something for which we called last February, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael...

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to be able to speak on this sensitive and important topic. The issue of reception centres has been dogging us for a long number of years. There is a centre in Carrick-on-Suir which has changed and adapted and become very good and the people in it have integrated well. However, in times to come, I do not think history will be kind to us as a nation for the way we have treated...

Rent Reduction Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Deputies for putting forward the Bill. It is a very important issue but how many more times will we debate it? This huge problem is becoming more acute by the week literally. It is an awful situation. We then come into the Chamber and start demonising landlords and painting them as bad. The vast majority of landlords are decent people and there are some rogues. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State, Senator Hackett, was the biggest one.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: A lot of rubbish.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Just like different Ministers.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Mattie McGrath: There is much concern about the level of policing in our cities, towns and villages or the lack thereof. People feel intimidated by gangs of young people taking drugs and engaging in antisocial behaviour of all kinds. Indeed, in many cases people are afraid to walk down the main streets of their towns and villages. This is a pity. The lack of gardaí is staggering. We never had such...