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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Data (28 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of HAP payments being made to section 23 properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49706/18]

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: They would.

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, support the Bill and I am happy to make some brief comments on it. I share the view that enhancing community participation as a means to offset the effects of climate change is an admirable idea that is worth pursuing and supporting. My colleague beside me might have a different idea but that is fine. We are free thinkers in this group and we can do what we want. We have no Whips,...

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear. I know the Ceann Comhairle does not have an electric car but I knew he would never fail to boil the kettle if he had to. We must lead by example. We are encouraging people to have electric cars and we do not have a charging point in this building. We have the cart before the horse and it is time that the Minister grasped the nettle and did something, rather than just spin...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Bullies.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am nearly finished. The Minister noted he met people to discuss equality and gender issues but he refused to meet the doctors or nurses. He refused to meet ten Deputies in the House who wanted to debate him before any amendment was tabled.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am just pointing this out on the record and we know it is fact.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Nolan's amendment ensures that taxpayers' money will not be used to fund abortions except in situations of risk to the mother's life and I certainly support it. The rationale for this amendment is clear. It is not what Deputies have tried to say, hijacking it and claiming all other kinds of intentions. The amendment simply respects the choice and convictions of people who do not...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to make a point of clarification. Deputy Fitzpatrick is on his way. His name was not on a grouping of amendments that some of us put in. Has this been corrected?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Is it?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) (27 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 560. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in receipt of the non-contributory pension will have the pension amended following the change in the rules surrounding contributions in view of the fact that they lost on due to the 2012 changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48956/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State mentioned that a review was carried out last year. Will he elaborate on what was reviewed and who carried out the review? He also mentioned that pockets of rural Ireland are doing very well. They are very scarce pockets because I do not know many areas that are doing well. In my constituency, there are many cottage industries providing bed and breakfast services and...

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 27:In page 134, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:"Impact of VAT increase on hospitality sector 45.The Minister shall, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before the Oireachtas a report analysing the impact that the increase of VAT to 13.5 per cent has had on the hospitality sector, with particular regard to small businesses.". The...

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The snakes are over there.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: They are outrageous.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I would not like to be his patient.

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I support the amendment. I have family members who play sport. Health foods and supplements are used all the time. As Deputy Howlin says, we encourage this and give these supplements to pregnant women. The Taoiseach is often accused of being sneaky but to call these products snake oil is an outrageous comment from a so-called medical doctor. Thank God neither I nor my family are his...