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Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: How long is it going to take?

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: That is First Communion money.

National Retrofit Plan: Motion [Private Members] (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I support the motion tabled by Sinn Féin. It is if the Government is saying, “Do as I say and not as I do.”. “Lead by example” is an old adage that stood well in this country. However, Deputy Tóibín gave the appalling example of State buildings to show that the Government and public bodies do not give a whim about saving energy and retrofitting,...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I thought there was a Sinn Féin speaker before me. I am delighted to be able to speak on this subject.

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to be able to speak on this legislation. This Bill seeks to bring some decorum or measure of change and adjustment to what is needed. This whole area needs massive change. We can have all the regulations and Bills like this and all the grandiose titles and amendments, memorandums and everything else, but people want services. The Minister of State knows that. A Teachta...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach again today about discrimination against bus drivers aged over 70. I salute every man and woman in Bus Éireann and private companies who bring our children and grandchildren to school and home safely. There is chaos at the moment in regard to tickets. Many companies have two or three drivers who are approaching 70 and they will no longer be able to carry children...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Which target is that?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: He will not answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: A big tax take.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: We are completely overtaxed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Look in the mirror.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Does the Taoiseach want a mirror?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of export grid applications that have been processed and accepted for exporting micro generated electricity back to the grid; the cost to applicants of establishing an export grid connection; if the electricity network needs to be upgraded to three phase to allow for export grid connections; the areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide information on Irish Water’s request to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to allow Irish Water to use the funding previously allocated for pre-planning works on the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project to be used in the current day-to-day budget; the reason for this request; the level...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 271. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant sites listed per county; the amount received in vacant site levies per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45621/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 471. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the payment of the Covid healthcare bonus; when the payment will be paid to all non- HSE staff; the number of health care workers that have received the payment to date; the number of health care workers that are awaiting the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45411/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 472. To ask the Minister for Health his plans, if any, to introduce further regulations into the sale and supply of vapes to reduce their attractiveness to young people; if there is any estimation on the number of people that currently vape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/22]

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this issue. I have huge concerns about Irish Water. I have fond respect for county council management from the time I was on the council. I salute some of them who have gone on to their eternal reward and some who are still working in it, including engineers, ordinary water caretakers and council outdoor staff and, indeed, indoor staff who did, and who do, a...

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Why?

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thought we were a sovereign Government.