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Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is any genuine effort being made to save money?

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: One for Fine Gael and one for the Labour Party.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: One each.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is there any sign of a Bill to cut out the waste of the Litir um Thoghcháin? The Government will meet the Troika tomorrow. I do not understand how the Troika have not zoned in on issues such as this. It is beyond belief that tens of millions of euro are used on this. Some candidates in the presidential election decided to share the facility.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he is insisting on using old congested routes for examining the qualifying distance applicable when assessing whether an applicant qualifies for a higher education grant at the non-adjacent rate; his views that students should use the best route available to them when travelling to college; the reason he is insisting that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether applications for carer's allowance are now taking over six months to process despite the fact that her Department's voicemail states that decisions will given within three months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28991/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reforms: Local Government Reforms (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 137: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the remuneration package the members of a group (details supplied) established to implement his decision for a unified county council in Tipperary, will receive for their services to this group; his views that the formation of this group is biased towards north Tipperary based on its formation; his further...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: When will the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 be introduced in the House? I am disappointed it was not introduced by the previous Government. It is never more needed than it is now, however. Today, south Tipperary lost a company, Jer Ryan Electrical Contractors Limited, with the loss of 142 jobs in Clonmel.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: This company employed 300 people during the height of the boom. It was concerned about the passage of the Bill. When will it be brought before the House?

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Is that all?

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Does the Taoiseach have any more pages on that?

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) in relation to its future funding arrangements; his views that it is acceptable that this Irish language youth club be put at risk as a result of changes in the funding structure of its funder; his further views that this organisation is...

Written Answers — Compensation Claims: Compensation Claims (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on the authorisation of a Garda compensation claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in finalising this claim; if there is any accountability in terms of the length of time it has taken for the consultant psychiatrist to complete his report; his views...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will address the concerns of the personnel at a barracks (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his plans for the future of this barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28284/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the lack of audiology services in south Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a two-year waiting list for a hearing test in south Tipperary for children; his views on whether this is acceptable; his further views that these delays could have a detrimental effect on the development of a child...

Order of Business (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Nor the minute, nor the place.

Public Sector Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his priorities in respect of public sector reform; the progress that has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28868/11]

Public Sector Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I have known the Minister for a number of years and he is not a man for grandstanding. He gives honest and open answers and I wish him well in his public service reforms.

Public Sector Reform (11 Oct 2011)

Mattie McGrath: I am not here to attack public servants but I must express my frustration, concerns and, at this stage, rage at the bureaucracy of State that has emerged. It has become a massive runaway train on a track that we cannot seem to derail. I am glad the Minister has indicated he will be publishing his plans to reform the public sector.