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Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Listening to this debate both yesterday and this evening, it is very obvious there is an awakening sense of fairness again, a good sign. For some time our society was operating in a fog which led to disaster and catastrophe. The people we would expect to be leaders in society, not just politicians but professionals, actually helped create that fog. It is surprising the talented and skilled...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Half of this group do not even reside in the country for taxation purposes. Deputy Lenihan should recall I am a Member of this House in order to represent the thoughts and feelings of my constituents. I am certain what I have to say in this debate reflects what I, along with many other Deputies, heard on the doorsteps during the election. It is important a review of the universal social...

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: On Friday last I met Mr. Hussein Hamed Buhidma and a colleague of his, Mr. Adam Argaig, in Buswells Hotel. Mr. Buhidma ran as a candidate in the Dublin South constituency in the recent general election. He was born in Libya but moved to this country in 1983. Since then, he has raised a family here. He is extremely grateful for the welcome and support he received from Ireland and her...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: That is nonsense.

Corporation Tax: Motion (22 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: I echo the substance of the speech by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and underpin and underscore how important is the maintenance of a 12.5% corporation tax for this country. I wish to make two points on this motion. There are two important thrusts our Government representatives, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance, must make in the coming days. The first concerns...

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: I am honoured. I thank the electorate of Dublin South for entrusting me as their Dáil Deputy in this Chamber for the next five years. It is a great honour and a privilege. I am here because they have asked me to bring my skills and my experience to the Chamber during our debates and conversations about how we should address this country's problems. I thank the electorate and my family...