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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: What about the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I did not use those terms.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: We object to the Order of Business. We have had no proper discussion on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP. We are aware that peat producers and those who operate nurseries are outside the House today and are greatly concerned about issues coming down the track in that regard. On the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, Deputies still do not received copies of the legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 378. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to his Nigerian counterparts concerning the ongoing campaign of violence against Christians in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria that is continuing unabated with many observers describing it as genocide in view of the fact that over 1,400 Christians are estimated to have been murdered to date in 2021; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 403. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to make sufficient resources available in the budgetary process to improve pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers and for their hard work to be recognised (details supplied). [37260/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (13 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 557. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in implementing all sections of the Judicial Council Act 2019; when she will sign commencement orders in relation to sections 3, 42, 50-51, 53-64, 67-84, 86 and 88 of the Act and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37453/21]

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Teachtaí Mark Ward agus Ruairí Ó Murchú for bringing forward this important Private Members' Bill. It is nice to hear the initiatives being rolled out by the Minister of State also. I honestly believe that the community policing and the different initiatives the Minister of State talked about are too little too late. Drugs, drug crime, and...

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I always read about mobsters in Chicago-----

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. It is there. We can all be careful and go around the house and mind the dresser, but let us deal with this. How are we going to reform it? How will we get the likes of the legislation, which these good Deputies have put forward tonight, and people want to support it and have the debate-----

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, I am going to finish. We need a thorough investigation into what is going on in Limerick Prison.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I was to speak on this with my colleague, Deputy Michael Collins, but he is as láthair today and sends his apologies. We badly need reforms right across the education sector from na naíonraí or playschools to third and fourth level. As far as I am concerned, education goes from the cradle to the grave. The Minister of State is very understanding and is always top of her...

Business of Dáil: Motion (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: It is not agreed.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Good man.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy can go back to the building site any day.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am not in favour of amendments Nos. 5 and 12. I honestly believe that public private partnerships have worked quite well. Big is not always wonderful and it may be that the problems that arose were on the larger projects. I agree with some of the points made by the Deputies supporting these amendments but I would like to ask whether any of them was ever involved in voluntary...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: He should ask the Minister, Deputy Ryan.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I too am concerned while we all wait with bated breath for action from Government. I am aware of the Minister's bona fides and listened to him on the housing committee. However, I do not know where it all gets lost and choked up when it comes to the drafting of legislation. It is not at all clear to me from this legislation and these amendments that we are going to see the logjams...

Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister of State. I too wish to be associated with the thanks he gave to everybody involved. This legislation is long overdue but it is a good initiative that is badly wanted. We need to have control of tickets. It is obnoxious to see the blackmail that touts carry out, particularly on kids who are very interested in a team, or whatever. Families were put under huge pressure...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I want to thank the Minister in the first instance for his engagement with people from Tipperary County Council, Jobs4Tipp, March4Tipp and Tipperary Town Chamber of Commerce. Will he ensure, as part of the review of the national development plan, that the first priority is a bypass for Tipperary town? I know he is clear on that and he is leaning towards bypasses. If it is part of the N24...