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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (29 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: We will move on to Question No. 6 as the next Deputy is as láthair. I call Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, or rather Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan.

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I too, am pleased to be able to respond to some of the delightful speeches today from the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Transport, the leaders of the triumvirate of parties that make up this Government, and their wonderful budget. They are playing mind games with the people. Everyone knows that like the previous Government, for the last two years this Government has not...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach is fairly used to the ditch.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: When?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Did he visit?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The same as Carrick-on-Suir.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to immediately introduce legislation to prevent increases in standing charges and the rising cost of electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47444/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason an artist (details supplied) was not selected for the basic income for artists scheme; the way those selected were chosen; the additional supports available to those artists who are struggling to re-enter the arts following the loss of their employment as a result of Covid restrictions; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Overseas Study Placements (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Erasmus grant supports are still being offered to third level students who take up college and work placements in the United Kingdom since Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47425/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (28 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be allocated to third level institutions through the Erasmus Plus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47426/22]

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am sharing time with Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. I objected to this arrangement when the Business Committee rang around today about it. It is a slipshod way of doing business. I do not deny the merits of the rainy day fund but comparing it with the resolution in 2020 for Covid is just another false omen and a fake issue. The money could certainly be invested in projects in rural Ireland,...

Financial Resolution No. 5: Small Benefits Exemption (27 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome this measure wholeheartedly because the relationship between employer and employees is a very important relationship in companies and across the board. In the main, it is a very productive and is very beneficial both ways. I welcome the fact that it can be included this year because so much of the year is gone and the second benefit can accrue. We need to acknowledge the role of...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax (27 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I rise to support amendments Nos. 1 and 2 from Sinn Féin. We are talking about robbing Peter to pay Paul and then the Minister brought the National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, into it. I know Peter and Paul were saints but I do not know anything about NORA. This is not very saintly or funny to the people at home who want to get some relief. The Government has a budget of €11...

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am quite dismayed by this. I made the point known at the Business Committee today that we in the Rural Independent Group do not support this. It is a massive amount of money. I do not disagree with the concept; I am all for it. Surely, however, it merits more debate than two minutes per group. Why is it being done on budget night when it is not part of the financial resolution...

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: It is not agreed.