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Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle did not protect me last week either. He is not being fair.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am in my seat.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: How is one to be looked after? I have submitted 15 items and cannot get one accepted.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle is not being fair. How could he look after so many topical issues-----

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I will. Where is the fairness?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Where is the fairness?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The same applies to the Chair.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The same applies to the Chair.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I will but it is not fair.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It is not fair.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I want to raise a similar matter to Deputy Donnelly's regarding the self-employed and what we read in the media at the weekend which will require promised legislation. The Minister for Social Protection has suggested changes to the sick pay scheme. While I feel this may be-----

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I have a question.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I had my hand up for 15 minutes.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: To be fair, I had it up long before. With these seating arrangements, the Ceann Comhairle may not be able to see me in the corner here.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle might not be able to see me.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I might have to sit further over there in the Opposition benches because I cannot be seen here in the corner.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: A Cheann Comhairle, you will not allow me. You are making a mockery of me.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Chief Whip might have to apologise again, as he had to apologise to Deputy Healy-Rae. Bí cúramach, más é do thoil é. Will the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation introduce legislation for sick pay arrangements? This is a sensitive area. While there is a big problem in the public service with sick leave, there is no such problem in many small companies. Small companies...

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister must examine this matter carefully. It is a case of make haste slowly.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is there promised legislation?