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Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am privileged to say a few words on behalf of the Rural Independents on the passing of the late Richie Ryan. Mr. Ryan, who lived in Terenure, was predeceased by his wife, Mairéad, and his three brothers and one sister. He is survived by five children, whom I welcome here today, three brothers, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his great granddaughter,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The personnel are all leaving.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Appoint a Minister.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Get out the violin.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: They are all in it together.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The Tipperary arts strategy is clear about the importance of the Craft Granary in representing craft-making not only for Cahir but the south east. It was one of the only dedicated facilities in the ownership of a local authority whose mandate was crafts promotion. We have Róisín Treacy and Mr. Maher, as well as other creative people. We need this focal point. As such there is an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to include support for traditional Irish crafts under the national creativity fund initiatives; if local craft enterprises can apply for support under the Creative Ireland programme in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24589/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: Has the Minister any plans to include support for traditional Irish crafts under the national creativity fund initiatives? Can local community or private craft enterprises apply for support under the Creative Ireland programme in 2019? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: We need to provide a renewed and sustained focus on ensuring the future viability of our crafts. Unfortunately, we have already had the announcement of the closure of a regional craft gallery, the Craft Granary in Cahir town. The way it was handled was simply appalling. It was unfair to the staff, the gallery's suppliers and the craftspeople who used the gallery. I salute the management...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 246. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Creative Ireland programme; her plans to extend the programme to include a broader range of traditional craft heritage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24590/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (11 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 873. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if referrals to Turas Nua and Seetec are to cease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23437/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (11 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 947. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding approved and allocated to the Tipperary task force under the leadership of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23463/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (11 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 964. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding provided to the Tipperary task force under the leadership of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: A Programme for a Partnership Government explicitly expresses support for craft and cottage industries. The Craft Granary, a wonderful centre in the town of Cahir, is under serious threat of closure. A community employment or CE scheme operates in the centre under the auspices of the Southern Regional Assembly. The Craft Granary gives an outlet to many arts and crafts people and hosts many...

Development of Primary Care: Statements (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The IMO went on to say the reality is that spending on public health services has not kept pace with either rising demands or the increase in the number of patients over 65 years. That is a staggering statement by the IMO. The same is true two years later in 2019. Everyone knows the primary care budget will not keep pace with the health demands and the various crises affecting the...

Development of Primary Care: Statements (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak on this important matter this evening. Some 12 months ago, we in the Rural Independent Group tabled a motion on healthcare, in which we said that there was a failure of Government to fully implement A Vision for Change. Indeed, A Vision for Change has been very unkind to us in Tipperary with regard to mental health services. I remember when it was introduced by the then...

Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: We would not want to be contaminated. It is the Independent Alliance. I compliment Deputies O'Dea and O'Rourke for bringing forward the Bill on an excellent scheme. When common sense applied and there was plenty of funding many badly needed adaptations were carried out and I salute the staff on the local authority for the work they do. I also commend the occupational therapists on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Costs (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I totally reject the idea that I am almost entirely wrong again. A child in kindergarten could see what is going on. I will not take a lecture on this from the Minister of State. Hotels, nightclubs, big bars and playgrounds have seen their premiums increase by 300%, 400% and 500%. Representatives of those groups have appeared in these Houses, lobbying us. Fine Gael has been in Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Costs (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The reason I raise this matter should be clear. Ar an chéad dul síos, I thank the Ceann Comhairle and Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the matter in the Topical Issue debate. Each day we hear of a new business or community group that has to close because of skyrocketing insurance premiums. It is happening across the board. Recently, Mr. Justice...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: They are all going to the North.