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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: One of the overhangs from Covid is the cashless society. Organisations refusing to take cash from people are becoming more prevalent. I am shocked and appalled by the GAA and have been writing to the association, for nearly 12 months, asking it about the situation. Elderly people, who played for and gave their lives to the GAA, worked in clubs and did everything in support of the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that.

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I too support this motion. I see the Government is accepting it but that is all it will do with it. It will spin it then after that. Why will they not look after the people? From ordinary people, working people and families in their homes to community centres, schools, small butchers and hairdressers, everybody is being crippled with energy costs. I, like the second-last speaker, am...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to allow students in receipt of Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, grants to earn income for weekend work without impacting their eligibility for these grants. [6964/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Does the Minister have any plans to allow students who are in receipt of SUSI grant funding to work at weekends? We know how important that is and he has made changes for people and families. This would enhance students’ work ethic. Moreover, families and students are stretched beyond belief by the cost-of-living crisis. Students should be allowed to work within the scope of their...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: In the first instance, I thank the staff of SUSI - and, indeed, Geraldine in my office - who do tremendous work in assisting families. We discussed this matter at a meeting with the Minister regarding the South East Technological University in the audiovisual room last October. At that time, he stated that students were allowed to earn only €2,000 during a summer. He indicated he...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I appreciate that the Minister's officials are examining the matter. It would be wonderful for social cohesion and everything else, given jobs can instil a good work ethic in students whereby they will understand the value of work, as their employers do. In fairness, the vast majority of employers and employees have a good relationship. There may be the odd rogue employer and they should...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: An chéad ghnó eile ná ceisteanna. Tosnóimid le ceist Uimh. 53 in ainm an Teachta Rose Conway-Walsh.

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 15 February 2023.

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The genie is out of the bottle. The Government is screwing the people with tax. I will not repeat what has been said, but a person with no education could see it. Tax receipts are booming because the Government has added more tax - carbon tax, extra VAT and everything else. It plays games with money, moving it around here and there like in a game of Monopoly, trying to cod the people. ...

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 is meant to address two distinct areas of agricultural importance, namely veterinary medicines and fertilisers. While some of this is certainly necessary, there is total over-regulation across agriculture. As the last speaker said, a large portion of farmers thankfully live to a ripe old age and are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Morale is on the floor in An Garda Síochána. The issue is not compulsory retirement but people are flocking away from the job. I salute Garda Pat Kelly who recently finished his term in Carrick-on-Suir. The number of gardaí in Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir and Cashel is appallingly and frighteningly low. How far will the Government leave this go before it gives proper...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: A recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, calling for a cull of 30% of cattle and sheep in Ireland is devastating. I ask for a debate in this Chamber. I also ask for a clear statement from the Taoiseach or Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, that this report will be binned and shredded, as it should be.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We need a debate on this proposal because it would have a devastating impact on rural Ireland. A quadrupling of afforestation is also proposed. Does the Government want to close the gates on rural Ireland altogether? This report does not even deserve to be debated. The EPA, which is a publicly funded organisation-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: It cannot see the woods for the trees.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: It has many issues. I ask the Taoiseach to condemn this report as scaremongering.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (14 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 432. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm if his Department has had any discussions with any person, business or organisation in Cahir, County Tipperary, in relation to the use of a building (details supplied) in Cahir town as a Direct Provision centre or to use as emergency accommodation for persons seeking international protection;...

Nursing Home Charges and Disability Allowance Payments: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The overcharging of patients in nursing homes was a violation of their rights and an abuse of the trust that many had placed in the State. It was not the first time, and I am sure it will not be the last. Thankfully, the exposing of this issue by a whistleblower, Mr. Shane Corr, has resulted in it coming to light and shown the true extent of the charges and the impact they have had on the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister may be aware the Carrick-on-Suir St. Brigid's hospital committee is meeting the Joint Committee on Public Petitions today. During the Order of Business on 18 January, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, gave a response to questions I raised in respect of the closure of St. Brigid’s hospital. I am asking that the record of the House is set straight because the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Feb 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Where is the HIQA report?