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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: World Economic Forum (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 147. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the full extent of all meetings, events and gatherings that he attended during his attendance at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos. [30939/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport her role in ensuring that State services are fully accessible and supportive for people with a disability in cases in which issues have been raised with the Road Safety Authority in relation to difficulties with the driver theory test for those with learning disability; if she will engage with the Authority to ensure that immediate...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 415. To ask the Minister for Finance the current position with the Medical Board of Appeal; and if the Board is operational and processing appeals in a timely manner. [30977/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 1007. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a DEIS appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 1284. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the grants or supports that are available to clubs that engage with the probation service but require equipment for works being carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (14 Jun 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 1804. To ask the Minister for Health if taxi drivers and couriers who are contracted to deliver pills directly to women are informed of the nature of the pills that they are transporting as part of the telemedicine process of procuring abortion pills. [30395/22]

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am appalled that the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is not here. I am also very disappointed that no officials are here. It is a case of do what you want and to hell with what we feel in here.

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know what the Minister of State said. Anyway, it is sad. I remember that officials could be here all night. There is ageism and discrimination against men and women who, when they reach 70, cannot drive a bus that does school runs, although they can bring people to matches and everything else. They are willing to get a doctor's certificate and to have a medical twice a year if...

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: In a trough.

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: He had plenty of snouts in the trough. He wrote about them.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am sharing with Deputy Michael Collins and possibly an Teachta Danny Healy-Rae if he arrives. I too welcome this long-overdue electoral reform. In many areas the measures could be wider than what is proposed, but I understand that small steps are important. I pay tribute to the many people I have worked with over the years in the county councils, South Tipperary County Council and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: There are many crises at present. I refer to those relating to housing, mental health, the Passport Office and other areas. I welcome Mr. Tom O'Callaghan, of the Independent Postmasters Group, to the Public Gallery. Our post office network is forgotten about. Fianna Fáil supported the previous Government by means of the confidence and supply agreement. Now that it is in government,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Not agreed. I listen to the Minister and I always wish him well but how can the Government sit by and allow 65% tax on every litre of fuel and diesel? The price of these goods is skyrocketing and it is driving inflation mad. We need an urgent debate on this in this House. The Minister talked about the €2 billion the Government spent but that is wiped away on a daily basis because...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is in government.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Action.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 223. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of the thatch steering group that his Department is currently establishing; the persons who will sit on this steering group; the aim of the steering group; and if any member of the steering group has a thatched roof. [27325/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (31 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 229. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the policies which exist in relation to the development of solar farms in rural areas; if there are guidelines in relation to the maximum size relative to the area; if not, if he has any plans to develop such guidelines or policies given the rise in applications for solar farms in rural Ireland; if an analysis has been...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (25 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The time allotted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an Order of the Dáil of 24 May: "That Seanad amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are hereby agreed to and agreement to the amendments is accordingly reported to the House."

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (25 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: A message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (25 May 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.