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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: And pain.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Planning Issues (26 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if local authorities have the power to grant planning permission for the development of new entrances (domestic/residential/agricultural) onto national primary and secondary roads in Ireland, or if this authority lies solely with Transport Infrastructure Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38282/24]

Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I too am glad to get a chance to speak on this. It is interesting that we are discussing companies and corporate business when we have seen over the decades what has happened in corporate governance and the lack of it. We could refer to the children's hospital or umpteen cases of poor corporate governance. I have to declare an interest in that I am a director of a small business that...

Health Information Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Health Information Bill 2024 is a step towards modernising healthcare in Ireland. It is a big statement and I welcome the Bill because we badly need to modernise the health system in Ireland. The Health Information Bill 2024, which was published on 19 June last, aims to establish a legal framework for digital health records in Ireland and set guidelines for sharing patient data in the...

Visit of Chinese Delegation (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome guests to our Public Gallery. I wish a céad míle fáilte to Yuan Shuhong, vice chair of the Constitution and Law Committee of the 14th National People's Congress and his committee members, who are meeting the justice committee as part of their visit to Ireland. A céad míle fáilte and I hope they enjoy their visit.

Planning and Development (An Taisce) Bill 2024: First Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Planning and Development (An Taisce) Bill 2024: First Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and for that purpose to remove certain references to An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, and to provide for related matters. Ar an gcéad dul síos, I wish a céad míle fáilte do na daoine ó Athlacca. I welcome the Athlacca people...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I too wish the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, well as leader of the Green Party. I have serious concerns about his attitude and behaviour towards communities in which IPAS centres are opening, however. We have now lost three hotels in Tipperary – Racket Hall in Roscrea, Hearns Hotel in Clonmel and Dundrum House Hotel. The Minister refused steadfastly to meet the people of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Were you on a bike?

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I too compliment the Regional Group for tabling this motion. It is an issue which we have all been pressing for ages. Carers and people who do home help and caring are the last vestige of humanity left in the HSE and the public health service. Everything else has been stripped away - all the supports such as community welfare are gone. These people need to be respected. As Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (25 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if supports are available for schools to purchase specialised indoor equipment for students who require regular movement breaks and are prevented from going outside due to weather; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38001/24]

Healthcare Services in the Mid-West Region: Motion [Private Members] (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, Aoife Johnston's death at UHL was almost certainly avoidable. What is happening day in, day out at UHL presents a shocking, appalling vista, all because the Government closed down Nenagh, St. John's and Ennis emergency departments and expected UHL to do the work without putting in place the necessary beds or staff. I heard the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler, quipping across...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I am. I was at a briefing with the Ceann Comhairle. Interestingly, it was about the security of Members and staff. I certainly want to comment on this situation. It is very important that we try to take all measures to protect all of our citizens, and not only Members of this House and whoever else. The situation is very bad at present. It has deteriorated rapidly under the...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I know that. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. There are a lot of amendments and changes that need to be made. Some of them are here, and some are missing. We can have all the amendments, Bills and legislation that we like, but we do not have basic numbers of members of An Garda Síochána. We should cut out the spin and the announcements of how many gardaí are being...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Of course it is. We have seen the murder of members of An Garda Síochána and different people. Any murder, the taking of life, is the most heinous crime there is. Of course there should be mandatory sentences, and not a slipshod version of it - that is not a life sentence. Life should mean life because after all, somebody has taken another person's life. The situation regarding...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Sabrina Kelly, a mother of two children with special needs from Clonmel, has been failed by the National Council for Special Education and the Department of Education. She is struggling to get a school place for her youngest son, Josh. He is five years old and was due to start school this month. He was eventually offered a place in Powerstown National School beside Clonmel. However, the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Rural Independent Group and I tabled a motion in 2018 to have the site for the children's hospital changed from the current site. We brought Dr. Jimmy Sheehan, Fin Breatnach and others from Connolly for Kids in here in 2015 to tell Members that it was the wrong site. They had a 70-acre site out beyond the M50. Dr. Sheehan said that he would build a hospital there in 11 to 13 months for...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Government could not build a henhouse.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 141. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide information in relation to the development and construction of the new Clonmel Garda station in Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, and the potential changes it will make to the existing public civic plaza at the same location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Sep 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 343. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the shortages in black-leg vaccines for farmers; the measures he has explored to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37860/24]