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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for a straight answer, for once. We need to remember that Friday is April fool's day.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I too support this Bill, but there are pitfalls in it. I salute what the Army did as peacekeepers all over the world. Ireland was recognised as being a neutral country as far back as Seán MacBride and his attempts in that regard. I am very concerned about Fine Gael and the noises emanating from that party, and from some in Fianna Fáil as well. We are in the EU club now and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (30 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 128. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the blended approach of telemedicine and in-person consultation for abortion, which he acknowledged his Department is considering. [16745/22]

Services for Children with Disabilities: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I am also glad to be able to support this motion this evening. It is the third time, I think, a motion like this has been before the Dáil recently, as Sinn Féin Deputies indicated when presenting the motion. They indicated that this motion has been moved because of the many High Court challenges. What is going on in the country that the HSE, including Mr. Paul Reid and others...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Are you going to wake up?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Change the record.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: It is not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: The Rural Independent Group is demanding an immediate debate on the crisis facing the pig industry today. If the Taoiseach cares to see them, members of the industry who are protesting outside the gates of Leinster House. They are not known for protesting but their family lives, incomes and their industry are on the line. The paltry €7 million offered by the Minister for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Before the Taoiseach responds, he made a joke of my request by saying he eats poached eggs.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: I do not know what he eats - that is his own business - but this is not a laughing matter. It is a serious situation facing an industry that could be wiped out if he does not act.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: This is mockery by the Taoiseach, talking about poached eggs. He will be well poached when they get at him.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Or fried, even better.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: Make fun of it, yes. Make fun of it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 400. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an emergency works grant can be approved for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15876/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 648. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria under which frontline staff are being selected for the Covid bonus payment; the reason that certain cohorts of frontline healthcare workers have been excluded from the payments; if he will review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15937/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 672. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting an assessment of needs in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 673. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language therapy in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 674. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for occupational therapy in County Tipperary; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16053/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (29 Mar 2022)

Mattie McGrath: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an assessment and therapies from CAMHS; the average length of time waiting; the number of therapists available; the number of positions vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16054/22]