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Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State is on a spin.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is the Minister of State going to do another tweet?

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State should mind his manners.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: He is not here.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this motion and I compliment my colleagues in Fianna Fáil on tabling it. I do not agree with the previous speaker that it is opportunistic. I welcome the Army personnel and their families from Columb Barracks who are in the Visitors Gallery. I understand some of their colleagues from Clonmel are expected to arrive as well. I salute the previous Government. I...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Security is right. You will need security. Ministers will have to come out of their bunkers because they promised and attacked so much. My constituency colleague, Deputy Tom Hayes, was quoted in the local newspaper, The Nationalist, last week. He said the gloves are off as regards the Army barracks and that he would save it. Yesterday, however, he said he will not vote against the...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I know. Can I continue without interruption? There was a reconfiguration in some places. However, there is a fine barracks in Donegal.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: We also have one in Clonmel. The barracks in Cavan and Mullingar have people to fight on their behalf. The fight will continue because it is unfair to Army personnel, who are muzzled and not allowed to speak to anyone. I have been told I cannot visit the barracks without getting permission from the Department. If I wish to go to the officers' mess to have some refreshments, will I have to...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: He is always on the way. I welcome that but I call on him to be a man and to stand up for Tipperary South. He criticised me over the years and said I would not do things and that I huffed and puffed. However, we kept our hospital and many other services. From Tipperary Town to Carrick-on-Suir, there are threats to valuable projects, community facilities and HSE facilities. This is the...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to comment on the Bill. I made many points previously in the Dáil on road traffic legislation, some of which were elaborated on when reported in the media. I do not condone drink driving and never did. Contrary to the message that went out during the debate on a previous Bill I still have concerns on the matter. I welcome the Minister's appointment, his introduction of...

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Jobs for the girls.

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: How was Dr. Fitzpatrick appointed?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive the final 25% of their REP scheme payment; the reason for the delay; his views on whether the delay in issuing payments is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27036/11]

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Labour's way or Frankfurt's way.

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Who is in charge?

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State is good at that himself.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: What price the jobs?

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (27 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important motion and I compliment my colleagues on putting it together. I also am glad the Minister is here because I know he is interested in and concerned about the blockages that stop companies from taking people on or that stop people from working. As a small businessman, I know every small business would take on one or two more people...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too am appalled at the indecent haste with which this Bill is being proposed. I understand that this is to meet a deadline of 4 October, which was imposed by people outside of the House. This is an attempt to cover the losses that were accumulated by Quinn Insurance. The levy of 2% is a significant amount. I am old enough to remember when the PMPA went bust and the levy for that was...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Sep 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the remaining 25% of REP scheme 4 payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25135/11]