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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: What I have to say is more of a comment. I apologise for being in and out as I have other guests. I thank all the contributors. To follow on from what Senator Malcolm Byrne said, we need some kind of start - tús maith leath na hoibre. Ring-fenced money must be provided by way of capital grants for arts groups to apply for. To pick up on what Mr. McGlynn said, perhaps there should...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: There was a sharp increase in excess deaths in Ireland in 2022, continuing in 2023, with our excess mortality rate the fourth highest in the EU. Ireland's excess mortality used typically to be below the EU average. Ireland's excess rate is currently up 25%, which is a shocking figure. We are all approached on a daily basis by people concerned about this. On 1 February last, the Taoiseach...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: What about my question?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad the Minister for Justice is present. Clonmel has been waiting 64 years for a new Garda station. Superintendent Ruane and his team there, and the public, need a fit-for-purpose building, which they do not have. There have been statements today by a backbencher that we have decoupled the situation regarding the Children Court building from the two Garda stations involved in the...

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to have time to speak on this Bill. The legislation aims to prevent the NTMA from investing in businesses that operate in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land. It requires the NTMA to ensure that no assets from the ISIF are invested in such businesses and, if it becomes aware that the ISIF has invested in such businesses, it must divest these assets from the...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (16 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Alan Dillon - to discuss Government's role under the Broadcasting Act 2009 in protecting our national cultural and sporting events. Deputy Thomas Pringle -to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the Brandon...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (11 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 34. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policies and procedures that are in place and apply across the Government to ensure that senior civil servants are accountable for the management of public expenditure. [19920/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Vacant Properties (11 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will assign a taskforce to deal with vacancy rates in Clonmel town; the efforts being made to support small and medium-sized rural towns that are suffering huge levels of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22370/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the location of the 17 high-collision locations in County Tipperary; the steps that have and will be taken to improve safety at these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21942/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of people waiting for a driving test in the country and per county; the number of driving testers currently employed; and the average waiting time for a test. [21974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (10 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if grant funding is available from the State for the removal of asbestos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21893/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (10 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 108. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the local authority home loan; and the number of applications across each county versus the number of approvals. [22001/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is in charge.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: They are only promises.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I want to raise the issue of the refusal by Rehab to pay redundancy to approximately 50 staff. All of us who employ people are obliged to look after them with statutory redundancy when they lose their jobs. This involves up to 40 SIPTU former employees and another ten who were not part of any trade union. I understand the Labour Court has been involved. Rehab has availed of public support...

Central Statistics Office Sexual Violence Survey 2022: Statements (Resumed) (17 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too thank the CSO for the very stark figures that we have before us. I also want to thank the people in Cuan Saor refuge in Clonmel and in the rape crisis centres around the country who have done so much valuable work. I also thank the members of the Garda, who help where they can and everyone else involved. As Deputy Healy-Rae has just said, we are talking about very traumatic...

Central Statistics Office Sexual Violence Survey 2022: Statements (Resumed) (17 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am not mentioning their names. I mentioned one name that the Minister is already aware of. There is an appalling list of failures by An Garda Síochána. The woman was terrorised out of her home. I also have a problem with the sexualisation of children in our schools, in mathematics, geography and history classes. There is a space for relationships and sexuality education,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: At the outset, I would like to express, on my own behalf and on the Rural Independent Group's behalf, our abhorrence of the incident that happened in Navan a couple of days ago. It is truly shocking. I have not seen the video but, from what I have heard, it is appalling. Every right-thinking person must condemn it. The Government has failed the Irish people by allowing the European...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: It is clear that the Tánaiste is trying to distance himself and the Government from the ECB and its policies because it suits him. However, it must be noted that last year, the Government rolled out the red carpet for the ECB President, Ms Christine Lagarde, during her visit to Government Buildings. This presented a prime opportunity for the Government and the Minister, Deputy Donohoe,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We have chaos.