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- 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]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 368. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for children 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. [26262/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided for adolescents 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. [26263/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 370. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for residential care 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. [26264/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 371. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in residential care in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26265/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 435. To ask the Minister for Health the orthodontic waiting lists for all age groups in County Tipperary in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26417/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 475. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the tendering process with regard to a service (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26650/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 476. To ask the Minister for Health the number of out-of-hours mental health specialist nurses available in each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26651/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: 691. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the recipients of the funding allocated under the network support fund announced in November 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26681/19]
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: Why did they not keep him?
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: The programme for Government gives a commitment to strengthening Garda numbers to tackle crime. We have a huge issue at present in the Clonmel Garda district, which includes Carrick-on-Suir. The Tánaiste is probably aware there is a huge issue with mental health issues and associated drug crime. It is an epidemic and is leading to many suicides. The community there is calling for...
- Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: I am merely making the correlation around where licences-----
- Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: It was a fact-----
- Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: -----and it happened. I am just saying-----
- Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)
Mattie McGrath: There is still no planning permission. The licence was revoked two days ago, thankfully. I am just making the point that pressures can be inadvertently - I am not saying it was done deliberately - at planning-----