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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 263. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of ethically-produced vaccines to Ireland that are developed without the use of foetal cell lines; the efforts being made to introduce such vaccines to allow those who have a conscientious objection to the use of vaccines which have been developed using foetal cell lines; the status of a vaccine (details supplied) which has...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment Sector: Music Entertainment Association of Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Like the witnesses, I have many friends in the world of music and entertainment and I am constantly being contacted by people wishing to voice their concerns about problems including the lack of support for the sector. I am deeply worried about all of the musicians, sound and lighting people, drivers and so on who work very hard. I have two quick questions. I compliment our guests because,...

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I support the motion. I am disappointed that an Teachta Tóibín's amendment, which I also support, was not put through, but I understand the situation. The difference between what people get on jobseeker's allowance and what they would be entitled to on the pension is €2,000 per year. It is a most ignominious insult to 65-year-olds to be told to sign on. These are people...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Tá ceist mhór agam i gcomhair an Aire Stáit. What was the delay in putting Ireland's application forward? The big question remains as to the delay at the European Commission and why we only looked for €1 billion. I was always taught as a little buachaill óg going to the shop to look for more than one could get and take one's share then. Denmark, which has a...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Good man.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I return to the sad and scandalous closure of St. Brigid's hospital in Carrick-on-Suir. The Taoiseach told me in this Chamber four months ago that he would meet with Councillor Kieran Bourke and his Fianna Fáil colleagues in Tipperary County Council, the following morning if necessary. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, met with district councillors from Carrick-on-Suir ten days ago...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: It is on her doorstep.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I am seeking time for a debate on the serious warnings by the Irish Postmasters' Union of the inevitable collapse of the post office network and up to 200 branch closures in the near future if the Government does not intervene. We have had report after report and investigation, but the Government is not supporting the network. It is directing...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that theory tests in Clonmel, County Tipperary have continued to be cancelled into July 2021 as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33081/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the certificate in inclusive school support, the national training programme for SNAs by UCD, will be accredited. [32921/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 16 June 2021, the efforts that will be made to ensure that no child will be left without school transport for the new school term in September 2021 considering the review into the school transport system is not due to completed until later in 2021; the efforts that can be made to speed up the review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of a PCR test; the list of all laboratories processing PCR tests; the level of funds received by each laboratory to date for the processing of PCR tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25859/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 614. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department or another Department is funding antigen tests for use by private industries; if so, the industries that have received funding for such tests; the level of funding provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25854/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 616. To ask the Minister for Health the position on the use of antigen tests; his views on comments made by some members of NPHET in relation to the sale and use of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25858/21]

Impact of Covid-19 on People with Disabilities within the Education and Health Sectors: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted everyone’s lives. Its effects vary considerably for people of different race, ethnicities and income levels. What has been the impact on people with disabilities? Children and teenagers, for example, with a wide range of developmental, physical and behavioural needs have been...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: It is nothing short of a disgrace.

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am disappointed that the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is not here. I listened to the debate on “Saturday with Katie Hannon” last Saturday. I heard the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, whom I greatly respect, speak on behalf of the Government and there were also people from the aviation industry. I heard Michael O'Leary in a phone call to the programme. Like him or lump...

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I support the fishermen of our coastal counties. I am from an inland county, Tipperary, which is a proud county. I acknowledge the work that Deputy Michael Collins has done and corroborate his statement that his demand that the Taoiseach appoint a full Minister for fishing was not delivered on. That is all he ever asked for. Irish fishermen understandably resent the EU requirement,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jun 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I want the Government to bring Mr. Paul Reid before it to get clarification on hospital visits and especially the accompaniment of partners for childbirth, labour or scans, which is not allowed in various hospitals. The hospitals are operating like independent republics. Following the cyberattack, they will not even respond to letters. It is utterly ridiculous that partners are not allowed...