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Medical Cards (17 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter of huge importance. It is a problem in the HSE primary care reimbursement service system that is preventing medical card patients from accessing their care and medication. It must be rectified as a matter of urgency. I was shocked recently when a medical card holder informed me that she was charged by her doctor...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the proposal for a directly-elected mayor for Dublin. While one might ask what interest is it of mine, I am an elected representative from south County Tipperary and am interested both in the concept and its roll-out to other parts of the country. Under this Bill, the mayor will have a range of substantial powers to establish and deliver a...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I have serious reservations about it. I hope Fine Gael will be able to deal with it when they take over.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: The Mayor will also have a role in the annual budgetary process for the Dublin local authorities and a power to direct any of the four Dublin local authorities - directions which must be complied with. I love the word, "must" here. I hope it happens. In the normal course, the Mayor will work in partnership with the Dublin local authorities, and the need to issue a direction is unlikely. I...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I am querying this. I will not vote for it blindfolded. I have issues. I met the Minister and I will meet him again next week. We must have a changed system. I do not believe we are giving more powers to bureaucrats. If this Bill is worth the paper on which it is written it will vest powers in the Mayor and not in the manager.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: A new regional development board will be chaired by the Mayor and will replace four city and county development boards. I welcome that. The new regional development board will bring together leaders in local government, commerce, education, enterprise and other key partners. Ratepayers should be included, as key stakeholders. The Mayor's mandate will give him or her the authority to hold...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know what the Corkman is saying. I missed that. A constituent of mine who lives in Cashel quite close to Deputy Tom Hayes got two e-voting machines despite of my failure to get my hands on a machine for him. He is a computer expert and has concluded that, with very few software changes, they could be adapted for any purpose in schools, community centres or resource centres. I am...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to speak on the Private Members' motion. There are a wide range of topics which I could cover but I want to address whistleblowers legislation. I had a call to my office today from a very distressed person from my county who was concerned about an individual living in Dublin who lost his job yesterday which was his thanks for whistleblowing. I want to raise issues...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (9 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Finance the provisions in place to pay salaries to developers involved in the National Asset Management Agency; the way the salaries will be decided and if they will be capped. [41252/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason it takes four days for the Health Service Executive primary care reimbursement service medical card system to be updated when a medical card review is rolled over by the local medical card office and if she will ask the HSE to have this matter resolved as soon as possible [41502/10]

Garda Stations (2 Nov 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to be able to raise this matter which is very important for my constituency. It concerns the provision of a new site for a modern Garda station in Clonmel. At the outset, I wish to compliment all the Garda officers in Clonmel station under the command of Superintendent John Courtney. In this day and age, they need a proper facility to be able to carry out all the duties that are...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I will cut to the main point in that case. As many speakers have said, our sovereignty is at stake. I accept the need to reduce the deficit but I do not accept the need to reduce it by 3% of GDP by 2014. In my view, such cutbacks in the region of €15 billion are far too much for our economy. I believe we should start nearer home and that Members of the House should show leadership to...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I have not. I see wrong as wrong wherever it happens. We have to cut out the waste and get rid of the quangos instead of adding to them. We have to promote the different schemes. Muintir na Tíre in my constituency and nationally is promoting a positive change for rural communities to get people back to work. We have to cut out the baggage and let people work.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (20 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans regarding access to community employment schemes of persons in receipt of one-parent family allowance or disability allowance payment; the conditions that will apply both financially and regarding length of time available to partake on a community employment scheme for persons in receipt of the one-parent...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (20 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans regarding access to community employment schemes of persons in receipt of one-parent family allowance or disability allowance payment; the conditions that will apply both financially and regarding length of time available to partake on a community employment scheme for persons in receipt of the one-parent...

Written Answers — Garda Compensation Scheme: Garda Compensation Scheme (19 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a decision will be made by the Department of Justice and Law Reform on the authorisation of a Garda compensation claim for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary [37339/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of amending the Valuation Act 2001, to include the bypassing of a property as a material change of circumstances in section 3 of the Act [36602/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Finance if registered charities are to be expected to pay full VRT and VAT in purchasing vehicles or equipment specifically required to carry out their charitable work [36149/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff involved in the planning of the reconfiguration of the health services, specifically in the south Tipperary area and the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36344/10]

Proposed Legislation (12 Oct 2010)

Mattie McGrath: I recognise the significant effect new motorways have on businesses that have been bypassed and the refusal of the NRA to allow for signage to promote those businesses. I call on the Government to make amendments to the Valuation Act 2001 to state the bypassing of a property represents a material change of circumstances, as defined in section 3 of the Act. Valuations for rating purposes are...