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Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Emigrate.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Who told them?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They have no services.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government should send big Phil to China.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It all started over there.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Can I get one too?

Banking Sector Regulation: Announcement by Minister for Finance (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We will wait.

Banking Sector Regulation: Announcement by Minister for Finance (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Given that there is good news-----

Banking Sector Regulation: Announcement by Minister for Finance (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: This is unprecedented.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a decision was taken to close the embassy at the Vatican as opposed to all other embassies; if he will publish the cost of running this embassy relative to all other embassies; if he will reconsider his decision to close our embassy to the Vatican; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/12]

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I apologise for not being in the House when the Tánaiste gave his reply. I am not satisfied with his answer. From the outset there was a degree of - I will not say mischievousness-----

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When will the Tánaiste give us the facts and figures for the savings to be made in comparison with other embassies? Why was it picked upon? I believe it was picked upon because there was a weakened Catholic Church and the Tánaiste wanted to exercise his bias against the Catholic Church and close it for that reason. It is a shame. It is naked politicisation and is wrong.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I will not withdraw what I said. The Minister and the Government should have been more aware of the situation in respect of the church before the final choice of the three to cut as well as the various comments made by those in the Minister's party when in opposition on issues addressed in many other areas and on investigations. They should have kept away from this because they should have...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister should talk to his members.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a fact.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister makes plenty of them over there.

Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the progress being made to address the matter of undocumented Irish citizens in the US; the level of dialogue taking place with all levels of the US political system and Government in support of these undocumented Irish in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17439/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the fact that charging the €100 household charge on self-catering accommodation is giving an unfair competitive advantage to other businesses in the hospitality sector specifically the loss making hotels owned by the National Assets Management Agency; his further views that this charge on top...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card will not be renewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she is satisfied with the stress that is being unduly caused to this patient who is unable to provide further documentary evidence; if she will ensure that this card is renewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to comment tonight on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 and I wish the Minister well on her first year in office. I worked with her in committee for the four years of the previous Government and it is a significant change for her to go from Opposition spokesperson to Minister. She has reformed some aspects of the Department, and she has a certain...