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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, in the banking court.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Mr. Honohan for his detailed correspondence about the previous correspondence that he sent out to all Oireachtas Members. Was he disappointed with the response or lack thereof?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I really appreciate that; I think most people do. We have all had people knocking on our doors and they do not know where to go. The media's lack of interest was another issue that surprised me. Mr. Honohan took the case yonder to New York. If the Chair will allow me, I would like to know how he was received. What did they think of us over there? Did they think we were a basket case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That is allowed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Have the investors learned anything from Mr. Honohan about the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that answer. I meant from the point of view of where there is uncertainty about the Land Registry in relation to the debts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I have a statement more than a question. Drug dealers and criminals get legal aid. Surely families trying to keep their homes and trying to provide for themselves and their children should be entitled to legal aid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Mr. Honohan very much for all his work. I wish him a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We have tried - both the Chairman and the Rural Independent Group, of which I am a member - have tried to bring forward various items of legislation. On behalf of my colleagues and the Irish people, I thank Mr. Honohan from the bottom of our hearts. Mr. Honohan is the only chink of light in the system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Nothing is simple here but how can we rebalance this situation to have a more level and fair playing field for all litigants and for everyone who has a distressed mortgage, for whatever reason?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister knows I have admiration for her, but it is disappointing and an insult to this House that neither the Taoiseach or the Tánaiste are here today after five weeks. One is in Davos and I do not know where Deputy Martin is. I refute out of hand the allegations that Deputy Bríd Smith made about the Rural Independents and me misleading the Dáil and our voting record on...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: There is a huge issue with delays in driving tests. I was contacted over Christmas by a driving tester who is one of seven due to be made redundant by the Road Safety Authority, RSA, in February and March. At this time, the average waiting time for driving tests has been as long as 28 weeks in Clonmel. In some parts of the country, the waiting time is as long as 51 weeks. It is beyond...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It is affecting work, businesses, education and schooling.

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: More than brief.

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I will not take 38 minutes.

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I will outline our amendment, which states: AN SCEIDEÁL 1. I gCuid 1, Leathanach 6, líne 5 go 8 a scrisadh an méid soe a leanas a chur ina n-ionad: “Admhaíonn an Stát go dtugtar taca don Chomhdhaonnacht, ar taca é nach bhféadfaí leas an phobail a ghnóthú dá éagmais, de...

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to speak to the motion. The Ceann Comhairle commented on county development plans. He was in a county council and mé féin freisin. We had some hope. Now matters are obviously dictated by management. The planning and development agency and other agencies are overruling the decisions of councils. Power is being taken away from councils. A video was sent...

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It is happening.