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Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to this debate. The purpose of military law is the maintenance of good order and discipline within the Defence Forces. Matters arising in a military force should be investigated swiftly and be seen to uphold military law in a fair and transparent manner. The principal role of the Defence Forces is to defend national security. In carrying...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in south Tipperary that have temporary accommodation and are awaiting permanent accommodation and the breakdown of same, that is, secondary/primary schools; the length of time that each one has had temporary accommodation; when it is expected to have permanent accommodation provided; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the delay in processing this application; the reason more recent applications have been finalised prior to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011. I support many of its provision, especially Part 3, which deals with the deeds of good samaritans. It is very important to distinguish between the actions of the good samaritans and facilitate those acts of kindness and bravery. It can be a grey area. The provisions of the Bill in this Part are good and...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I too compliment the Technical Group on the work it has put into researching this motion and putting it before the House. I also compliment it and all our colleagues on their work in meeting the families of children with special educational needs. I hope the Government will pay heed to what is being said this evening. Only a very short time ago Deputy Brian Hayes, who is now a Minister of...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Government knew that last February.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: It is not history, it is recent.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: That the Government is now making.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Confusion and blame is all the Government talks about.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I do not accept that.

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the future of the early childhood care and education scheme. [19977/11]

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment and wish her well with her important portfolio. I thank her for her response and am pleased to note she is committed to what is and has been a very good scheme. The uptake of the scheme tells its own story. I am pleased that helpful training courses are being provided for staff.

Early Childhood Education (12 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is committed to continuing with the scheme and, hopefully, it will be expanded over the years.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health when the required surgery will take place at Waterford Regional Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [19113/11]

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to contribute. I do not come from a marine county, although I am not too far away from one. I will support the Bill, like most members of the Technical Group. I welcome the appointment of Deputy Coveney as Minister in this area. I compliment his late father on the positive actions he took in the past in this area. I know it is an area that is close to his heart....

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Browne might want him in Wexford, but he can always stop off in Clonmel on the way. He has a good feel for the industry. Fishing, agriculture and licensing should be closely linked. The Foreshore Act 1933 requires that a licence must be obtained from the State in advance of any works on State owned foreshore. It applies to jetties, slipways, marinas, fish farms, coastal wind and...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Never.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of foreign aid given to Botswana in each year since 2001. [18442/11]

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: While I do not have as much speaking time as I would like, I thank the Minister for coming to visit South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel. The Minister made great promises as to what he would do with the HSE and while he has removed the board, little other change has taken place, although I do not blame him for all of that as he inherited many of the problems. I ask the Minister to...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Coming from my constituency, I thought the Acting Chairman would not be as hard on me. Obviously, what Deputy Ross said about working in the constituency does not always work. I welcome this Bill, but I am concerned that many of the promises made about real political reform have been abandoned. The measures in the Bill only tinker with the notion of political reform, although I welcome...