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Finance Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Government has all these green, pious, sanctimonious people saying we must do good for the planet, but what about these poor children? Do they matter? Do their lives matter and is there respect for their human rights and everything else? I am surprised at the Minister. He is standing behind the signal now. What is Eamon Ryan dosing the Cabinet with? What is he giving Cabinet members...

Finance Bill 2023: Report Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: What about Tramore?

Finance Bill 2023: Report Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 18, after “2023” to insert “and subsequent years”. This is the first of our three amendments related to extending the temporary benefit-in-kind, BIK, arrangements beyond the end of this year. This would support drivers of company vehicles into 2024 and beyond, which is imperative. Many company fleets do not have the...

Finance Bill 2023: Report Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: With veterinary supervision. I know it is not allowed. God knows what is not allowed now. There is a lot less allowed now than what is allowed and that is the problem. However, we want these drivers operating for small companies to be allowed to go out and do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay and supply the good shopkeepers in Kilgarvan and ar fud na tíre in every other...

Finance Bill 2023: Financial Resolution (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too welcome the decision the Minister has made. As the last speaker mentioned, we have gone solar. Táimid iontach ar fad. It is fabulous that the sun is shining. We must do something meaningful because for too long we could cross the Border into Northern Ireland and see solar panels on many buildings, domestic and otherwise. I note this measure is confined to domestic use. We are...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I raise the serious concerns around the fact agriculture's relevance in the EU policy sphere is diminishing. It is obvious to all of us. We are witnessing decisions in Brussels, and increasingly in Dublin from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party, that seems to indicate cows' days are numbered. That is a pity. There is a situation highlighted in a letter signed by 16 EU...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The N24 project for Tipperary town is vital. The link from Limerick Junction to Cahir is vital. It is at a fairly advanced stage of design by Arup consultants. Shockingly, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, has only provided one third of the funding to Tipperary County Council this year to continue final and detailed design. The Tipperary task force and revitalisation plan and many...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We also have concerns about the same issue. Yesterday, the Tánaiste said he supported it. This is a step too far. We are supporting bodycams for An Garda Síochána, but we have concerns and issues about facial recognition and it needs to be debated and not by way of sticking it in as an amendment at this stage in the legislation, so we are opposing it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Not bodycams, facial recognition.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Were they even finished?

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: They are totally independent.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I hope they had lamb.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Was there any leg of lamb?

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Then the Government should let them cut them.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Cattle prices.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I wish the Ceann Comhairle, his wife and family, and all staff and Members a very holy, happy and peaceful Easter. Indeed, we are talking about lamb and sheep today. Lamb was a traditional feast. Easter lamb was always a proud purchase for a household if they could still afford. I heard today about people writing to Frankie Feighan. They might as well be writing into Frankie Byrne as...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of Rural Independent Group, I wish Noel Murphy and his family the very best and thank him for his sterling service over four and a half decades. Tipperary County Council met yesterday in emergency session to discuss the housing situation. Each and every one of us as elected representatives must do our best, alongside many organisations, voluntary and otherwise, to try to solve...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: He wants to be in here.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: They have switched off.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Mar 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Ukrainian nationals, who may have lost their own documentation, who have been granted Irish citizenship since the beginning of the Russian invasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16026/23]