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Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I did mean it.

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I too compliment an Teachta Curran and Fianna Fáil for bringing forward this very important motion. The numbers involved are truly staggering. As the motion indicates, individuals, families and communities throughout the country have been devastated by illegal drugs. Drug-related deaths in Ireland are at their highest ever, increasing from 431 in 2004 to 736 in 2016. The value of...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: It was challenge enough because I was fighting the system. Anyway, bhí an bua againn. I thanked him, and thanked the jury as well. But for jurors in this country we would be nowhere. Jurors are good people. They go in and they do not get anything. Often it is quite onerous on their employers to look after them. We need them. We need to be protected. We must reform. We will...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak this evening on this legislation. As we have heard, the objective of the Bill is to allow persons who have been accused of an offence in Ireland and released on bail subject to supervision measures to be monitored in their country of ordinary residence. That seems simple enough. It also sets out the procedure for a person to be monitored in Ireland where they have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I too support the concept. I accept the Ceann Comhairle's ruling but I believe the Government is using the money message as a measure to stop many good Bills, which is very unfair. I request that the clock be stopped while we have this debate. Many Deputies want to raise issues on promised legislation and the time for doing so is being consumed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Where will we get the staff?

Death of Mr. Gay Byrne: Expressions of Sympathy (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I extend our condolences to Gay Byrne's family and note the national outpouring of fondness and endearment since the announcement of his passing yesterday. We extend our deepest sympathies to his bean chéile, Kathleen, his daughters, Crona and Suzy, and his grandchildren and wider family as well as to his colleagues in RTÉ, many of whom...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 77. To ask the Taoiseach the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; and the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay. [44853/19]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 78. To ask the Taoiseach the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019. [45071/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 86. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44843/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 89. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45061/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 104. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is the policy of Irish Aid to support health services overseas that include the provision of termination of pregnancy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44572/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44847/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45065/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 142. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44846/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has issued guidance on the pay structures specifically the maximum consultancy rates per person per day that apply to organisations or persons engaged in departmental consultancy work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44914/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45064/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of jobs supported by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland by county and region in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45329/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 171. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of full and part-time staff employed in his Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44851/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 181. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under his aegis that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45069/19]