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Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We should have a debate on that before the summer recess.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Suicide (19 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has reviewed or plans to review the prohibition of euthanasia, assisted dying and physician assisted suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26849/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Advanced Healthcare Directives (19 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 373. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the findings of the working group established to assist in the development of the code of practice on advanced healthcare directives; the membership of the working group; the number of times it has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26603/18]

Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Deputies Boyd Barrett and Barry for allowing me to speak before them as I have an appointment. I appreciate it. I am happy to make a few brief remarks on the issue of adoption. What has emerged in light of the illegalities and forced adoptions in this State is a scandal that cries to heaven for justice. The idea that young babies and children were forcibly removed from their...

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The programme for Government gives a commitment to increase accountability of State agencies. Quality and Qualifications Ireland, QQI, a State educational agency which deals with quality and qualifications issues, has consistently refused to engage with a company in my town of Clonmel. The Institute of Professional Training in Clonmel, which achieved provider status in 2013, having passed...

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Who are they accountable to?

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I have done so.

Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am sure the Minister is aware that this is national carers week. It is our annual opportunity to express our profound admiration for the work that carers provide day in, day out. I am sure the Minister will join me in that sentiment. In my county of Tipperary, 7,041 people provide regular unpaid personal help to a friend or family member with a long-term illness, health problem or...

Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We have had enough consultation. It is obvious - the Minister himself admits it - that carers need support for the valuable work they do. The provision of care by children, however, surely cannot be acceptable, and I am worried about the Minister's comments in this regard. On a related matter, in December of last year, the Minister, Deputy Harris, in response to a prominent "Carers in...

Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I did not say that.

Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He could not get the information.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I would appreciate it if the Minister could address some of the issues being put to him next time he speaks, rather than just blaming us.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I delighted to be able to speak on amendment No. 22, which relates to drivers with an L plate. I am disappointed, however. The Minister had an opportunity last night - he was allowed ten minutes - to respond to some of our questions but he chose not to do so. Deputy Broughan intervened as well. We have asked many questions during the course of the debate, including on Committee Stage,...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, I want to call for an adjournment as the Minister is out in the corridor and not in the Chamber.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: He is out in the corridor.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is disrespectful, a Cheann Comhairle, when some of us were here for the Parental Leave Bill.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I too am thankful to the Minister of State for his comments. We must be mindful that EU directives do not crisscross, as he said. We will talk about that later. Regarding unpaid leave, I have a staff member who is after having her baby - successfully, thankfully - and who has now gone on to unpaid leave. There is no issue once there is a genuine understanding and a genuinely good...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Vótáil.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 17: In page 3, to delete lines 31 and 32, and in page 4, to delete lines 1 to 14.