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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Major sporting, hunting, shooting and farming organisations have serious concerns regarding the recently published report of the firearms expert committee, FEC. There are also concerns regarding the make-up of this committee. Firearms users have come together to form a representative body and they want to meet the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, and to be consulted about safe and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We will have to remove The Ditchaltogether.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Giving a lecture back.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Remove The Ditchaltogether.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: A lot of bluster.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I did, in fact, refer to the amendment when I stood up. I referred to the then Minister, Deputy Bruton, having the foresight to introduce the regulations in 2016 and asked why they had been watered down by the then Minister of State, Deputy Troy. At whose behest? Who has their hands on the handlebars of power in this country? It is certainly not na hAirí or the Government, because we...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Was it not?

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That is the Minister's interpretation. In that case, why did the Leas-Cheann Comhairle not direct me to speak to the amendment?

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I did.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I rise to support amendment No. 5 which was tabled by Deputy McNamara. I am bemused or intrigued. He mentioned the foresight that the former Minister, Deputy Bruton had. He was around the House a long time. I think he is an t'athair an Tigh. I would love to know why, when he was a Minister of State, Deputy Troy changed it. This is what intrigues me most about what is going on with this...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I support Deputy McNamara and compliment him on tabling these amendments. I join him in thanking the Ceann Comhairle and the Government Whip for their co-operation. Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 6 are grouped together. Representatives of Macra na Feirme were here today. The Taoiseach stated that the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon would meet them. Their action hits the kernel of...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I support the amendment. I am concerned about this entire Bill, which I made clear on Second Stage. Deputies Jim O'Callaghan, Pa Daly and Paul Murphy alluded to it. There may be a wrong reason. There may be a situation where there is an argument, a fracas, or whatever, and somebody may say something after the fact, and they can be prosecuted. They would get a serious conviction that...

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is present. In the short time available to me, I will mention that I wear the badge of Liam Lynch who died 100 years ago and effectively brought about the end of the Civil War, which was great. When the Minister comes to Tiobraid Árann, I will bring him to the Knockmealdown Mountains to see the...

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: A new coalition.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The president of Macra na Feirme has written to every Member of the Oireachtas. Its members' two days of action are based on what they have asked for. Their action is grounded in a desire for young people to have a vibrant and prosperous future in rural Ireland. We love rural Ireland, we want to live in rural Ireland and we want our children to have a future in rural Ireland and in rural...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (26 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the ancillary services grant for the running of schools that is scheduled for payment in April 2023 is now being delayed until June 2023 (details supplied). [19659/23]

Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to be supporting the motion. It is a good motion and an opportune time for the Government to introduce mortgage relief for homeowners. Doing so would help to provide support for struggling homeowners who are facing significant increases in their mortgage costs. The ECB has increased its main lending rate six times since July 2022, with the latest increase being to...

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too want to contribute to this debate. I am very dubious about it. I want to salute ar an gcéad dul síos the men and women of our navy. I wish them well and safe passage. The fact is that we are down to almost 700 people, and we are supposed to have 1,000 as a minimum. We have neglected the men and women of the Naval Service and, indeed, our Army. We have paid them badly and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We will have plenty of space where we are.