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- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak to the motion. While it may not have my full agreement, we need to reconsider our approach to forestry and how it can be used to maximise a return, both financially and ecologically, for landowners, farmers and the people. I thank Deputies Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin for the briefing today in Leinster House which was most informative. Forestry production plays a...
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: Five minutes ago.
- Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: You broke it.
- Status of History in the Framework for Junior Cycle: Statements (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to speak about this important matter. I am aware that last November the Minister met officials from the NCCA and asked that it undertake a review of the optional nature of history in the junior cycle. The NCCA decided, as we know, that history be kept as an optional subject. The Minister has decided to go against that recommendation and has chosen instead to assign...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: What about a vaccine?
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: I am disappointed with the Minister's reply. Is it a fact that a vaccine to stop this disease from spreading is now available? I am told that it is. I am also told that vaccination against this disease is taking place in Italy. I am very concerned about the Minister's impartiality. She made it known on national radio recently that she wants to see an end to hare coursing. Having...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: It is obvious.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister is being political.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: What about the Minister's personal views?
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: Time is running out.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: That is not what the Minister said on the radio.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: I too thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this matter. Many constituents and I listened to the head vet from the NPWS on "Morning Ireland" recently. The case he made for not issuing the licence for netting hares was absolutely comical. First, the NPWS official said during the programme that the service has been dealing with the disease only for six weeks although, at the beginning, he...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: He should bring Deputy Ross with him.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: If he can find him.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: That is not satisfactory-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister must ask Fáilte Ireland to reinstate the funding.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: Like many people in rural Ireland I am a little confused by the Fáilte Ireland decision to stop promoting greyhound racing, both nationally and internationally, as part of its itineraries. This is bizarre. It is damaging for the industry and for the livelihoods of people such as small-scale greyhound owners and the many people who benefit from greyhound racing through employment and so...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: This is a hijack.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: Does the Taoiseach use it much?
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (1 Oct 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of the national schools in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39782/19]