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Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I do, because we are not settled-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The people in Tipperary and the medical fraternity are very concerned about a reconfiguration that is proposed. It is proposed that South Tipperary General Hospital will be removed from the South/South-west Hospital Group, which has been a very successful partnership, and be aligned with a much larger hospital such as St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, the National Maternity...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to be able to speak on this topic. I wonder how the Minister of State faces these pre- and post-European Council meetings. I wonder why he is not embarrassed by the way our citizens are being crucified. Take the issue of energy prices. Prices are 26% higher than in the EU. How can the Minister of State hold his head up and how can Ireland take its rightful place among the...

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the debate on this because the debate to date has been unequal, unfair and, indeed, targeted at rural dwellers, including farmers. They want to play their part. There have been very minor incidents and it is right that these be investigated. The causes of pollution are many. A large proportion of the blame is attributable to many decades of Government policy failure. Farmers...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Instruction to Committee (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I was wandering around here over the last couple of weeks wondering when this was going to start. I am here almost 16 years, not half as long as the Acting Chair, Deputy Ring, obviously, and every year this happens. Legislation is just turfed in and we are expected to speak to it, deal with it and table amendments to it. It is terrible practice. I thought this year it was not going to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will investigate if, and the reason why, NAMA-NALM is permitted to use an Irish citizen’s personal tax number in its own interest (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance to investigate the reason NAMA-NALM was able to use the personal tax number of a person (details supplied)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30643/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Culls (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 505. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that will be taken to reduce the deer population following the consultation process carried out by his Department where 86% of the persons who took part in the survey said a culling of deer is required; if he will outline the plans in place to manage the increasing deer population; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reconfiguration of the current hospital groups under new regional structures as proposed in Sláintecare; the likely implications on Tipperary University Hospital which will be removed from its current group in the South, South-West Hospital Group; the reasons TUH would be removed from the South, South-West Hospital Group; the logic...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome our guests. As we know, the scandal involving defective payments, Dee Forbes and Ryan Tubridy is at the centre of grave concerns of the staff, management and the public. I have a few questions. RTÉ has stated that a disciplinary process is ongoing. Why did RTÉ accept Ms Forbes's resignation when it knew it would be "curtains" as regards her appearing before the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The board could have refused it as RTÉ was in the middle of a process. In fact the process had barely started. RTÉ had employed outside agents to oversee that process. How much did they cost and of what value are they if this is what happened? The cord was cut.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That was another disastrous decision. How will we get any answers? It seems as though there was some ready-up and she exited with all the evidence. This is shocking. That is why I called for a Garda investigation. It will be needed at the outcome, with no disrespect to any of the witnesses. That is what is needed because the public have lost all respect. In fairness, 50:50:20 was...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I did not say that. I said we need a Garda investigation.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Taxpayers' money has gone astray. Why are we here? Please. The Chair did not interrupt anyone else. I did not accuse anyone. I am asking for the fraud squad to investigate. I did so yesterday and I will continue to ask because we will not get the answers here today. Deputy Mattie McGrath: Taxpayers' money has gone astray. Why are we here? Please. The Chair did not interrupt...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Whoever wants to.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Who is RTÉ loyal to? It is quite simple

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The board has allowed this scenario to happen. In racing parlance, Dee Forbes is out under the traps and gone. She is gone with the wind to play. It is shocking to expect us to listen to this. The board was not able to answer why it accepted her resignation. I am an employer. I understand how difficult situations can be as regards disciplinary proceedings, but you do not allow someone...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Is it taxpayers, the Government, people who pay the licence fee? I would love to see some of the people who are being prosecuted and threatened with imprisonment for not paying a licence fee get these kinds of chances, get sweet deals and have a 50:50:20 agreement. It is laughable. The board must come up with some answers please. Who was it loyal to? Who was it serving? RTÉ is the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That does not deal with the culture. It is all grand now because RTÉ has been found out. The committee is trying to elicit answers through the Chair and we cannot get them. The public are aghast. When I go to RTÉ I am well treated by decent, ordinary people who are working hard late into the night and giving their service. It is unbelievable to see this. Putin would not get...