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Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We will be waiting a long time.

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to say a few words this evening. I thank Mr. Justice Charleton for his arduous and diligent work on behalf of all of us in the State. The findings of the report issued by Mr. Justice Charleton last week truly bring us back to GUBU territory. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle might remember that. He was around this House and I was an active member of Fianna Fáil...

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He is probably watching on the screen.

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I too am pleased to speak on this Bill brought forward by Sinn Féin regarding quads and scramblers. It is a very delicate issue. I note the Minister fled when I got to my feet. I must have him terrified. It is a practice he has. When I have a question or when I am in any debate, he just ups and runs. By God, we used to be the best of friends. There is the old saying: when friends...

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We will have to get a scrambler for him so he can scramble up the stairs. I believe the Bill is a serious and honest statement by Sinn Féin to deal with this issue. It can be horrendous, given the interference, the dangers and the damage that is done to wildlife, mountainsides and flora and fauna on the tracks. While I do not want to be seen as a killjoy, I have to declare I used...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is not true.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He is right.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The programme for Government commits to support An Garda Síochána. I know Deputy Michael Healy-Rae raised it. In Tipperary there is a huge division. I wish the new Commissioner well, but I want the Minister to clarify comments he made on overtime. With the evenings now drawing in, people are frightened in their homes. We have got very few of the new recruits to have come out of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: That is in Dublin.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: That is here in the city, not in Tipperary.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Where is he? Where is the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport?

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak briefly on this Bill and salute Deputy O'Callaghan and his office for highlighting this matter. Deputy O’Callaghan informs us that the purpose of this legislation is to give greater support and protection to victims of sexual violence, gender-based violence or violence in a close relationship in circumstances where they make a complaint to An Garda...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He is very quiet. We do not see him anymore. When he was on this side, he made a lot of noise and had a lot to say. It is the height of political brass neck for the Taoiseach to come into this House and talk about bringing stability to the Government so that it can move forward with the national broadband plan. The Taoiseach knows nothing about the plan. He intends to make it a personal...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Gabh mo leithscéal. I did not hear what the Deputy said. Anyway, it is all the one. The Deputy should look after Limerick and not mind us in Tipperary.

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It appears to me and many others that the Taoiseach treats his so-called political partners with contempt. This means it is a matter of political luck that the Government has not collapsed already. Any prospect of delivering the national broadband plan would collapse with it. The former Minister, Deputy Naughten, has been criticised. I want to compliment him as a diligent and hard-working...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Who will the Minister for Health blame next? He has no bother finding €12 million for the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018, but we have to wait for everything else. All of this suggests that political crisis has been avoided by mere chance up to now. Despite the changes that are being made today, the Government is on its knees. It would be no great sorrow...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis na hAirí nua. I welcome and congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and thank him for his time as Government Chief Whip. I work with him on the Business Committee. He is always helpful and cordial. We have differences of opinion but always work well together. I welcome a bhean chéile freisin. I welcome Deputy Canney...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Howlin banished councillors.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I too want to speak on the pre-European Council meeting. To say that the public, including me and others, are weary of the entire Brexit issue at this stage would be the understatement of the year. It goes on and on and keeps the people in the news rooms and news print very busy. As we are all aware, the Council and the entire EU political machine are absorbed with the issue of...