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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: World Economic Forum (25 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 39. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the World Economic Forum; if he will provide a list all those who attended; the role of each; the full cost to the taxpayer for the Irish delegation that attended Davos; the breakdown of all costs of his visit; and if he will report on all of his engagements during his visit. [3541/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (25 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 161. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of assessment of needs' applications that were received in 2022; the amount per CHO; the number that are incomplete; and the number that have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3440/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 168. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a full list of all services being offered at St. Brigid's Hospital, Carrick on Suir; the operating hours of each; the number of staff employed in the building; the capacity in which they are employed; the services directly available to the public; the services to which the public must be referred; the referral access for each service; the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the reason it is taking 20 weeks for testing of routine samples at University Hospital Waterford; the efforts that are being made to reduce this time given the concern that such a long wait time can be harmful to a patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3465/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: My colleagues in the Rural Independent Group and I have been asking for a reasonable, calm and sincere debate about inward migration here, the issues around it and the strife it is causing in communities. I met some people from Lismore, which is a lovely heritage town in County Waterford, outside this House today. They are self-employed and retired people. They are good people. They...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We need to try to work together. Ní neart go cur le chéile.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Do I even get an answer?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The men's sheds and, indeed, women's sheds in Ireland are wonderful groups of people. They do so much for people's mental and physical health, well-being and everything else. When a €2 million fund was announced in November, they were delighted that each sheds' group would get €2,000, even though they did not get much time to apply. Some of the Taoiseach's colleagues...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too congratulate the Minister of State and wish him well in his role. He was always good in his last role. Ireland must be a voice for peace, justice and freedom. As a neutral country we should be doing everything possible to bring this horrible war to an end. It is amazing, as Deputy Connolly said earlier, how we can talk about no place else only Ukraine. As horrific as it is, there...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Go raibh maith agat. I asked the Minister of State - I wish him well in his new role - if the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste or he himself had raised the issue of the huge pressure and the weight on our country from our obligations to take in, I think it is now 70,000, and the huge pressure it is putting on our systems. We are not really able to cope, quite clearly. People here have been...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too welcome the people in the Gallery, family members and others, who are in this cruel system. I thank Sinn Féin for tabling this motion. It is so savage. My late brother was a paediatrician of some renown. I want to also mention tonight, Professor Michael O'Keeffe, who succumbed to illness and was laid to rest at the weekend, who did so much for patients. There are many good...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members]: Middle East (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: There are no free passes here.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members]: Middle East (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: This is an introduction.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members]: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Please, Deputy. Féach ar an gclog.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members]: Passport Services (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Tánaiste was Minister for Health once.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Brostaigh ort.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am sorry; I did not see Deputy Ó Murchú indicating earlier. I thought he was joking with me. For Question No. 70 tá an Teachta as láthair so we will move on to Question No. 71.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Tánaiste should not mention people in their absence. I have given him some latitude but even though they are MEPs-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: You have mentioned them twice.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Employment Support Services (31 Jan 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, is here to discuss this issue. In recent days, the announcement that the dairy company Corman Miloko, which employed 31 people at its manufacturing plant facility, is to close at the end of June came as devastating news for the families of those impacted, and the town of Carrick-on-Suir and surrounding areas. A statement by the company said...