Results 741-760 of 20,694 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: We are not accepting it. We have to vote against our own motion, which is ridiculous. It is exposing the Government.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: More baloney and trickery by the Government.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I thank colleagues for their contributions. Ar céad dul síos, gabhaim buíochas leis an iar-Seanadóir Brian Ó Domhnaill agus Triona O'Flynn in our office for putting together this motion. Tourism is a vibrant, dynamic sector that plays a vital role in Ireland's economy, as has been stated. It is the lifeblood of rural communities, providing employment and economic...
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: They cannot wait until the budget.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: No response.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: No response.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: We did.
- Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Good job they are not here or the Minister of State would be in real trouble.
- International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: The Rural Independent Group and I are fundamentally opposed to the migration pact and have made our opposition known for several months. The Dáil justice committee wrapped up its discussions on the pact more than a month ago.
- International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Of course, they have.
- International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I will talk about the same issues.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I too want to be associated, on behalf of the Rural Independents, with Deputy Ryan’s departure as party leader.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: He was always courteous in debate, while I fundamentally disagreed with him in policy. I hope he did not find the coldest June too hot to handle. Maybe his climate change clock has gone wrong but I wish him well. While I thank the Taoiseach for meeting Cara Darmody today with her father, Mark, she should be in school today. She will be off for the summer shortly but she will be up here...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle knows well I have raised this for several weeks at the Business Committee, and the fact the Government deceitfully hid this pact until after the local and European elections. Now, we are debating a red herring here because it is already adopted in Europe, we are told. The Government has changed the wording of it. We need ample time to discuss this. Indeed, the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Not agreed.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (18 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: 316. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a facility in County Cork (details supplied). [26303/24]
- Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (13 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I nominate Deputy Buckley.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Amendment of the Child Care Act 1991: Engagement with the Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice (13 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe. I welcome the witnesses and thank them sincerely for their ongoing work on behalf of the most vulnerable children in our communities and our country. The Constitution states that we must cherish all children equally. They are fighting a crusade on behalf of many mothers and some fathers to get objective, honest and proper care for their children....
- Committee on Public Petitions: Amendment of the Child Care Act 1991: Engagement with the Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice (13 Jun 2024)
Mattie McGrath: I thank Dr. Markey for being so honest about his own situation and lived experience. This question is for any of the witnesses and is in the knowledge that the court proceedings are held in camera and the witnesses are not present. Do the witnesses feel that the justices, and I do not want to name or implicate anyone, are qualified or have the temperament to deal with the situation? I am...