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National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: This is shameful. It is interesting that this went through the Seanad without debate yet we had a Business Committee meeting this morning and they want more sitting time and to sit the days we are sitting. They are sitting in our Chamber and they are kicking up míle murder. There is a meeting this evening to try to sort it out. Yet none of them saw fit to discuss this vital issue. ...

European Union Regulation: Motion (29 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to speak on this motion. While we all want a stronger police force and stronger supports for Interpol, we have to be careful that we do not sign up to something that erodes our status in Europe. We have so many ideas. The document provided by the Commission to member states on 5 March last was sizeable covers many issues. The purpose is to enable Europe to co-operate...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: There is a significant issue with regard to theory tests, driving lessons and driving tests being unavailable. This is causing large backlogs in many sectors of industry. This is very important for young people who wish to train as paramedics and nurses and who want to drive to college. They want to get their lessons, get on the road and play their part in the recovery of our economy....

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle might let me know if Deputy Danny Healy-Rae arrives in the Chamber. If he does, I will share time with him. I am pleased to speak in the debate on this Bill. Much of it draws on the cases that have turned up in the Supreme Court. It is very important that legislation that is made and passed in the Oireachtas applies equally to all citizens and will withstand the...

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: Hope springs eternal. I hope the Ceann Comhairle will get a night in Hanora's Cottage before the year is out, which is in the lovely and famed Nire Valley, just across the boundary from me.

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: In discussing this Bill, I want to talk about our built heritage. I approached the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, a short time ago to raise an issue I have written to him about before, namely, Knocklofty House Hotel, the wonderful, majestic and historic building on the pleasant banks of the River Suir in County Tipperary. The Ceann Comhairle may be surprised, given that a bust of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: It is my opinion.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I pray you spare me the lecture. I will not withdraw the remarks.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to speak on the same issue. I have been contacted by taxi drivers from Tipperary who planned to come to Dublin in their cars tomorrow. They have been wiped out by the "condemic". It might be an unusual step for us to raise this here but these are unusual times. Are we living in a totally totalitarian state whereby we cannot protest safely in cars? This is unbelievable. We saw...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I understood this was Thursday's business so I was waiting for that, but as the issue has been taken now, I will speak on it. I wrote to the Ceann Comhairle objecting to this motion being rammed through without debate. Now there is a miserly five minutes for each group. This motion is too important for that. It sends out all the wrong signals to people looking in at how we do business in...

Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: I too thank Sinn Féin and support this Bill wholeheartedly. I must declare an interest as I have a dalta óg, a first year who has passed and flew through it. The money was taken from people of a Friday evening but what happened that very night or the morning after was really selfish and degrading. Many students and their families struggle to make this money and the costs are not...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 350. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason traditional or wet pubs are not included in the outdoor dining scheme; if this exclusion will be reconsidered; the grant supports that will be made available to allow pubs to carry out similar works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21381/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 402. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the financial supports available for churches that on the instruction of the Government have closed and have moved services online at significant cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22100/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 912. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the pop-up walk-in Covid-19 test centres by test centre; the locations they are or have been in operation; the way in which the locations are selected; the number that have been tested in each test centre; the number of positive tests found in each test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1069. To ask the Minister for Health the reason those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with an alternative vaccine (details supplied) to those currently available in the EU are obliged to undertake mandatory hotel quarantine; the reason they will not be accepted in Ireland if these vaccines which have been approved by their country of residence and are approved by the WHO; if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1037. To ask the Minister for Health if evidence from other jurisdictions has been examined in cases in which outdoor hospitality has remained open throughout tight restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21994/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Authority Services (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1061. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to the use and availability of public toilets run by both the local authorities and businesses; if businesses are allowed to operate their public toilets at this time; if not, the proposals he has for the availability of public toilets given the lack of same is a major issue particularly for those with health problems; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1077. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE and the National Cancer Control Programme to collect and collate all data relating to the number of serious diagnoses made following delayed screening procedures in order that the full data on the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions will be made known (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22200/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1080. To ask the Minister for Health if travel to a different country for a medical appointment or medical reasons is reasonable grounds for travel; if such action is allowed in law; if a person should be fined for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Mattie McGrath: 1183. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial supports available for churches that on the instruction of the Government have closed and have moved services online at significant cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22101/21]