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European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Pay them properly.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: They should be paid. The barracks in Clonmel was closed.

European Union Battle Group: Motion (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: They are disgusted with the Government because it will not pay them properly. They can talk to me any time.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I also wish Deputies Clare Daly, Wallace, Fitzgerald and Kelleher the very best. We certainly will miss Deputies Wallace and Clare Daly from the Independent benches. I suggest the Leas-Cheann Comhairle might give them an induction course given all his experience in Europe.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Good man. I knew that would be done in good spirit. It is a sad day in Cahir town today with the regional Craft Granary for the south east closing its doors. I raised this issue with the Minister some weeks ago. The south-east arts strategy is rich in its support for arts centres but this craft centre will close its doors today. I thank the management, staff and board members for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The rules should be changed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (27 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount paid in fines and fees by vehicle owners who had their vehicles seized under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27287/19]

CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: These outfits are cowboys.

CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am being responsible.

CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Everyone is complicit.

CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to speak on this Bill. One of the most contentious aspects of this entire scandal has been the confrontational legal dimension. The scandal itself was, and is, bad enough without considering the legal aspect. The Taoiseach stated that there would be no issue on the part of the Government and that no more sick women who are under life sentences or their families would be...

Carers: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the motion. This is an issue that should generate widespread cross-party support. The Central Statistics Office has found that 10% of the population are providing care to someone with a chronic condition or an infirmity due to old age for an average of nearly 45 hours per week. An estimated 355,000 people in Ireland are carers, many of them caring...

Post-European Council: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: On this special day, I would like to be associated with all the tributes paid this morning to the family of the late, great, former Deputy Jackie Healy Rae. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the European Council meeting of 20 June. The European Council agreed a strategic agenda for the EU for the next five years. I wonder how the Council got around to agreeing this, especially with the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to Tipperary town and the task force. I am delighted to see that the Minister of State, Deputy English, is here. Will the Taoiseach try to bring together the different groups which want to collaborate? Will he let us know what is happening? Is funding in place and will the works be carried out? Tipperary town needs, deserves and is entitled to this. Will the Taoiseach organise a...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Allies.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach will be going back to work in the health service if he is not careful.

Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this motion and I compliment Sinn Féin on bringing it forward. I am particularly struck by the cost analysis in the motion. I compliment Deputy Butler on her amendment, which I will be supporting. The motion outlines the cost-effective nature of home support by comparison with hospital care and nursing home care. It makes stark reading. The average weekly...

Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I would like to share time with Deputy Danny Healy-Rae.

Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak to the important summer economic statement, the compilation of which must have been a difficult process for the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and his Government colleagues. If the Minister has been listening, he will be aware that his reputation for fiscal prudence has taken a hammering in the past 18 months. We have all read the recent reports in national...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad that the Minister of State has given confirmation on this but what has happened here is an appalling vista. It was fought for last year. The Brothers of Charity provided St. Rita's and the families were happy. The families tell me - not the Minister of State or anyone else - that St. Rita's and the Brothers of Charity applied for funding this year and got no response. They were...