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Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too would appreciate it if you would allow me to express my sympathies and those of my family to Vera Twomey on the death of Ava. They both fought such a battle for life. It just tells us how fickle life is and how some people get the short straw. It has been a constant battle. She had some battle to navigate the political system. It should not have to be like that for the sickest of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport where a category has been removed from a person’s licence, how they can have the category reinstated; the reason the NDLS only holds records back to 1990; where the records are held for licences issued pre-1990; if a person held a licence category in 1972, where a record of this licence is held; the way they can access same; the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the National Transport Authority proceeding to make an application to An Bord Pleanála for the proposed Templeogue and Rathfarnham to city bus corridor, despite the dramatic impact this proposal would have on the local area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26267/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Transport Authority would proceed with a 'bus gate' as part of the proposed Templeogue/Rathfarnham to city bus corridor without considering the operational requirements of a church (details supplied), especially as the proposal poses a serious threat to the church's ability to operate effectively over time; and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Service Executive (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 593. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of funding spent on providing training for clinicians in private clinics providing outsourced assessments and therapies for the HSE over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25732/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 652. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an 83-year-old with haemochromatosis cannot have their blood taken as they are over 80 years of age; the reason for this decision by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/23]

Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, give this motion a cautious welcome. I welcome the introduction of outdoor seating areas. It is one of the very few benefits that came from Covid. It was a contentious issue for many years and in many towns, with considerations around licence fees, the charges and the costs involved. I welcome that the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is going to waive those charges. We need to put this...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Two reports published this month support disclosures Deputy Durkan has been making in this House since last September. A report prepared for the National Women’s Council of Ireland, NWCI, and the Department of Justice by Nuala Egan SC and Professor Ellen O'Malley Dunlop of the University of Limerick, UL, was launched on 3 May by the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris. This report...

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, I welcome Cara Darmody, who is such an advocate for her brothers and all children with autism and other disabilities. I also welcome her dad, Mark, as well as Catherine Cox of Family Carers Ireland. I welcome the motion and thank the Labour Party for tabling it. The figures referenced in the motion are stark. I do not want to repeat figures that have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 157. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reports of child sex abuse made to An Garda Síochána for each of the years 2015 to 2022 and to date in 2023. [25148/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 158. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions for child sex abuse made by An Garda Síochána for each of the years 2015 to 2022 and to date in 2023. [25149/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (24 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 159. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of convictions in the criminal courts for child sex abuse for each of the years 2015 to 2022 and to date in 2023. [25150/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State but cá bhfuil an tAire? He just does not care. The arrogance oozing from that man.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The arrogance oozing from the former director general of the HSE, Paul Reid, and from its new director general. They do not give a toss about the people, and that is being honest. The sooner they are removed, the better. The sooner Secretaries General and other people who have responsibility are taken out of office and sacked, the better. They do not care about people either. I...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for his engagement with me any time I contact him. I welcome the community fund, which some communities in my county were successful in getting. I thank the communities for their engagement. The truth is, however, that the lack of effective Government action is the root cause of Ireland's housing crisis...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Bringing down the Catholic Church.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I hope the Taoiseach had a successful visit to Tipperary last Friday. I hope the Taoiseach is aware that local authority services' SIPTU members have voted for strike action on 7 and 8 June because of an absolute failure on the part of local authorities to honour their commitment to these workers. These workers and their unions entered into discussions with management. Despite...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Rural Independent Group is seeking an urgent debate on the proposed rewetting of boglands and other lands. This is a major issue. Deputy Nolan brought in members of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA, who testified - many people listened to what they had to say - to the fear those in the farming community have of their lands being flooded. As we know, water will find...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: For clarity, does the debate promised for next week cover what we are concerned about? We do not want to call a vote on something if it is happening.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (23 May 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 165. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications received under the "revisit" warmer homes scheme since its announcement; the number of homes completed in the country; the number of applications received in County Tipperary; the number of homes that have been completed under the scheme in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement...