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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...

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

Mattie McGrath: I want to raise this issue along with Deputy Healy because of the great concern and anxiety parents experienced when they were told that HSE funding for the respite summer camp at St. Rita's, run by the Brothers of Charity, would not go ahead this year. I was contacted by families and individuals, including Lynn Simmons, Sandra Gibson and George and Barbara Kovach. Although I understand...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad that the Minister for Justice and Equality is here to speak about the acute and severe shortage of Garda members in the Clonmel district. I have spoken to Chief Superintendent Dominic Hayes and Superintendent Willie Leahy. At least 25 gardaí are needed to bring the Clonmel district which covers Carrick-on-Suir up to normal numbers. We have an acute problem with drugs and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I also want to add my voice on behalf of the Rural Independent Group. People throughout the country are waiting. Some have to travel long distances to attend appointments and they do not know if they will be cancelled. Some 10,000 staff will be out on strike. The HSE is already on its knees without it. We need to have a meaningful, true and understanding debate on the matter in this House.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied); the timeline for the planned completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26435/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an exemption from the second language requirement can be provided to Garda applicants who are dyslexic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adults with an intellectual disability in County Tipperary in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26261/19]