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Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Not with Sinn Féin around. God help us if they get into government.

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Unfortunately, hospitals and other medical facilities have been caught up in intense fighting as Israel presses its offensive against Hamas. We all condemn, although some people are slow enough to do so, the attack Hamas carried out on 7 October. It was horrific and highly provocative, but we equally condemn the overkill demonstrated by the Israelis. Nevertheless, when we know Israel does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (14 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Bus Éireann to change their 355 route from Waterford at 5:40pm to continue their journey to Cahir (details supplied); the reason the 5:40pm bus only travels as far as Carrick-on-Suir, whereas at all other times the 355 route continues to Cahir; the fact that the 5:40pm route includes Waterford SETU (departing at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Employment Rights (14 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the circular relating to the management of sick leave will issue for the education sector, similar to the one that issued for the civil service (circular 12/2023 issued on 4 September 2023); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49520/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Employment Rights (14 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 612. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the circular relating to the management of sick leave will issue for the higher education sector, similar to the one that issued for the civil service (circular 12/2023 issued on 4 September 2023); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Ambulance and paramedic staffing levels in south Tipperary are posing difficulties. There are eight vacancies in south Tipperary’s paramedic service. Two of those are temporary posts, but the remaining are long-term positions. This is causing the remaining staff considerable trauma and stress. I salute the ambulance service in south Tipperary and elsewhere in the country. I also...

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 (Bill 54 of 2023): Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I want to address this legislation, which I think is draconian in its overreach. We had a statement from the Garda Commissioner, as Deputy Tóibín alluded to, who said there was no need for this legislation and that we already had it. This Bill introduces new offences concerning the aforementioned prohibited conduct and implements a system of escalating penalties. It grants...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance to explain the reasons for delays in transposing EU Directive 2167 of 2021 into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50174/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will accept that each day he delays signing the EU Directive 2167 of 2021 into Irish law, it results in family homes and farms which could otherwise remain with borrowers under forbearance arrangements being lost to banks and vulture funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50175/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide a specific date by which he expects to have EU Directive 2167 of 2021 transposed into Irish law; whether this will be done by ministerial order or primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50176/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will investigate or instruct the Central Bank to investigate the interest rate gouging undertaken by vulture funds, which contradicts the objectives of EU Directive 2167 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50177/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will publish the submission made by the Central Bank for the public consultation on the Credit Servicers Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50179/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and specific details (including the name of the institution, date, and topics discussed) of any meeting or discussion he has had with a bank, credit service firm, vulture fund or their representatives in 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50180/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review the application for DEIS status for a school (details supplied) that was unsuccessful in 2022, if the reasons for the refusal could be outlined in detail regarding the data sets used; what information may be required to satisfy a future application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50141/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the next review or opportunity for schools will be to apply for DEIS status given that the data used in the 2022 review was based on the 2016 Census and that new data is now available to use from the 2022 Census; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50142/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is accurate to rely on PPOD data relating to Traveller or Roma ethnic background indicators as outlined in circular 0019/2022 when adjudicating DEIS status applications, as schools are unable to ask students about their ethnic status or background when enrolling, and therefore this may not be a true reflection of the diverse ethnic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 138. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the waiting times for DEXA bone scans in Tipperary University Hospital and across all hospitals in the country; the numbers waiting for such scans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50050/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: What is going on with An Bord Pleanála? There is a race track at Limerick Junction, called Tipperary Racecourse, which is on the border with County Limerick where Deputy O'Donoghue is based. A €40 million investment plan has been put together by the board but an objection has been lodged. They have the funding and a design, and planning permission from the council. An...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: People are getting lost between the cracks.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: In six days' time, the window for Ireland to opt out of the amendments made to Article 59 of the international health regulations will close. This amendment was adopted by the World Health Assembly, WHA, and slashes the periods of time for which future amendments can be made from 18 months down to 12. It also cuts the time during which a member state, like Ireland, can exercise the right to...