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Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (4 Nov 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an employment permit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when she envisages the application will be dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39446/09]

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I support the Government amendment. As other speakers have said, it is all about restoring our competitiveness. It is important that we remain competitive and return to where we used to be. I acknowledge the measures taken by the Government to help enterprises, especially in the SME sector. We are currently acting at too slow a pace and I urge the Minister and his colleagues to do more to...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (20 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 589: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria that is used by vocational education committees when determining the bill type which is acceptable as a utility bill when assessing candidates as independent mature candidates; the utility bills that are acceptable when assessing such applications to local VECs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36790/09]

Site Acquisitions. (14 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Ba mhaith liom cúpla nóimeíd a ghabháil don rud uafásach. I wish to raise the matter of a site for Gaelscoil Chluain Meala in my home town in Tipperary. It is an important matter but it has proven very difficult, as there has been a long gestation period in the search for a new school for the community. This perilous position has persisted for almost 15 years. There is a wonderful...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the area aid premiums will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in view of the fact that the delay in payment is causing hardship; if he will ensure this payment will be awarded as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36083/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the area aid premiums will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in view of the fact that the delay is causing hardship; if he will ensure this payment will be awarded as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36084/09]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (13 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the National Roads Authority taking over regional and local roads; the person who made the decision to transfer these powers to the NRA from the local authorities; the persons consulted in the decision making process; when the change is due to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35344/09]

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: It is with a heavy heart that I stand here this evening to speak on this Private Members' motion on what happened at FÁS. I can remember a good many years ago when we started off with AnCO and then moved on to FÁS. I mention the organisation's many schemes, such as the community employment schemes, the social economy schemes and community service programmes, its proud history and the...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Deputy Hayes for prompting me on what he would like me to say. I welcome the publication of the National Asset Management Agency Bill and I take the opportunity to congratulate our Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his excellent work on the matter. He has shown great leadership in recent months and, while the job he has been given is extremely difficult, he is doing a good job of...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I was concerned about the major risk that we as a Government are taking on, and shared the concerns of every citizen in Ireland. Many of us did not and still do not understand how NAMA will work and are worried about whether it will work out. I was obliged to raise these concerns on behalf of my constituents recently. I am pleased the Minister took steps to make his proposed legislation...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (23 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the new property tax in respect of a person who owns one house here, which is their principal residence while in the country, but who also owns another home in another country as they work between both countries; whether they would be obliged to pay the new tax; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (22 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance his policy on the erection of communication masts at Garda stations; if the masts require planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/09]

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I also compliment Deputy Varadkar on his initiative in bringing forward this legislation. I wish to pay tribute to the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, a colleague of mine in the South Tipperary constituency, on the role he played as an adviser to many former Taoisigh and various Departments before becoming a Member of the Houses. The Bill proposes that Oireachtas committees should...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputies Conlon, Collins and Johnny Brady. The subject matter of the Bill before the House is of considerable interest to Members and citizens. It is also an issue in which I have a keen interest. We are all aware of cases in which persons have entered a house or property without adequate excuse and with criminal intent, resulting in injury or death. Such cases...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason behind the new antenna structure located at Cahir Garda station, County Tipperary; the number of antennae on this structure and their purpose; the further reason there was no planning permission advertised for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30140/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason two drainage schemes (details supplied) in County Tipperary were discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30895/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Sep 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 839: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the third level colleges or institutions in the United Kingdom which are recognised for the back to education allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30183/09]

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share my time with Deputy John Browne.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: In October 2008, as part of its budget, the Government announced it would introduce a €200 charge on non-principal residences. The legislation necessary to give effect to this was published by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley, on 24 June 2009. The bill brought forward, the Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009, will give effect to last...

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Mattie McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money paid out by the Health Service Executive in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 for the services of public relations companies, consultants and special advisers who are not in direct employment of the HSE or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28307/09]