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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 544. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will carry out dredging/clearing at Helvick Pier, County Waterford as lifeboats cannot gain access; if his Department will carry out dredging at Dungarvan Harbour also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16063/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 769. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason the ORIS Measure One application from South Tipperary Development Company for the development of a promotional website for the St. Declans' Way Irish Camino was not successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15968/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Government is trying to stifle them.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It should be repackaged.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Last February, public representatives in Clonmel, including the mayor and Councillor Niall Dennehy, were told that 62 modular homes for asylum seekers were being considered for construction on Heywood Road. We did not hear a dickybird since then. I have been trying through parliamentary questions and freedom of information, FOI, requests to get information but I could not get it. Last...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It should worry you.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: There are two motions to be put before the House. Before calling on the Minister of State to open the debate, I remind Members that two motions are to be decided. An céad motion is on a proposal on the signing of an agreement with Canada on the transfer of passenger name data agus an dara motion is on a proposal on the conclusion of an agreement with Canada on the transfer of passenger...

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I will stop you now because I have been told that this subject is not relevant to the legislation.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: You may talk to the Minister of State separately about this. He is nodding in agreement.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Good. That is the spirit. In a new coalition maybe.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. Okay.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: As the debate has concluded, I will now put the question: "That the motions relating to proposals for Council decisions on the signing and the conclusion of an agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of passenger name data, are hereby agreed to.”

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: We do not have much time on this. The RSA is not fit for purpose, nor is TII. They are too rigid and there is too much bureaucracy. We are trying to have speed limits reduced at dangerous junctions. We are supposed to have got rid of the NRA but I do not believe we have. We decommissioned the IRA and we are stuck with the NRA. It is impossible to talk to and will not listen to...

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I am not sure if my other colleagues will be joining us. I am glad to be able to speak today on this as well. While it is of vital importance and very noble that we have a pension for employees who are not in the public sector, this is coming on top of so many other pieces of regulation and bureaucracy, especially for small businesses. I...

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Gabh mo leithscéal. I am lucky-----

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: No, there are only four. Gabh mo leithscéal.

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Question put.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made on an application for a foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a referendum will be required before the State can formally opt in to the regulations that comprise the EU Migration and Asylum Pact (the Pact) which was approved by the European Parliament on 10 March 2024, given the potential significant financial burden or charge on funds on the State arising from any such formal opt-in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide all communication with regard to an offer of accommodation for international protection applicants in a property in Clonmel, County Tipperary (details supplied); if this property has been rejected; the current status of this offer; the dates this property was inspected by Department officials; and if...