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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: What of the EPA?

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 aims to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, specifically in relation to SSA tenancy licences. The Bill stipulates that student accommodation will adhere to the traditional September to May academic year, up to 41 weeks, unless a student requests a longer tenancy. It is all about "mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí". We must...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach has met Cara Dermody a number of times. It is very unfair that a child of that age has to come up here each week in all kinds of weather with her father - her mother Noelle is at home looking after her two younger brothers - to look for something that is supposed to be provided under the law. The Disability Act clearly states that children must be assessed within a given...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I am also very concerned on behalf of our group with the amount of legislation being dealt with this week and the amalgamation of three pieces of legislation into one and amendments being subsumed. It is not a way to do business. There is no proper scrutiny of these pieces of legislation. I support the NAS workers whom I met outside the gates earlier. They are out in large numbers on a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider enacting laws to restrict vulture funds’ activities, akin to the UK Parliament’s legislation that prohibits vulture investors from exploiting its courts for their gain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29666/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and value of Irish mortgages currently held by non-bank entities; the level of risk analysis his Department has conducted to the significant volume of Irish mortgage debt in the possession of these entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29660/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 518. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rationale for not adding Nigeria and Pakistan to Ireland’s safe countries list, given that both countries appear to meet the Government’s definition of a safe country, that is, a country generally free from persecution, torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, and threats of violence from armed conflict; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (9 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 729. To ask the Minister for Health when he plans to increase the remuneration paid to opticians for standard eye exams and glasses for medical card holders; the amount of the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29358/24]

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Seanad Éireann has passed the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 without amendment.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Dundrum House Hotel in Tipperary is a famed hotel and business run by the late Austin Crowe and his wonderful family for decades. The Minister has taken it over and it has been a reception centre for Ukrainians who have been integrated and well accepted in the area. It is now being made into an IPAS centre without any questions about it and with inadequate infrastructure and there are...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: That is putting it mildly. The Minister is happy to do this. I ask him to meet the delegation next week from the residents in Dundrum.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: We need consultation. Will the Minister meet the committee?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the initial funding that gave us the lifeline for the design stage of the Cahir to Waterford project at least but I am shocked and taken aback by the reply that a business case has to be made. The business case has long since been made for this road project. Whether it is a motorway or dual carriageway, the bypass of Tipperary town is badly needed. I have spoken to the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, indeed, it is good news. I hope the Minister will still be in the Cabinet when it comes to the Government later in the year. I take him at his word that he is interested in having a bypass of Tipperary town. The life is choked out of it with the trucks and other traffic that should not be going through the town. People will be able to breathe, work and live again in peace if it is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N24 upgrade from both Waterford to Cahir and Cahir to Limerick Junction; and if he will commit to progressing the project to the next stage before the end of the 33rd Dáil. [28997/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Projects (4 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Minister give an update on the N24? It will be a very important link between Limerick and Waterford, with a great impact on industry and business and the lives of people in the towns and villages along the route as well as those obtaining planning permission for various developments. There are ongoing delays and I ask the Minister for an update.

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to speak on this matter. Like it or lump it, Tánaiste, you are creating an impression and you have stated that our neutrality is an outdated concept. You have created your own head space in respect of this matter. You did when you held the roadshows, your first little get-togethers, and invited a specially appointed chairperson who you knew was a safe pair of...

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: One speaker please, Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Today, there is a group up from the Clonmel and District Wheelchair Society, led by volunteer driver Philip Meaney, some of whom are wheelchair users. I thank the staff of Leinster House, including the ushers, for being so helpful, as they always are but especially to these wheelchair users. The mobility allowance was cut ten or 11 years ago and has nearly gone off the agenda, and it was...