Results 9,161-9,180 of 20,725 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: We are looking for the truth.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I note that the Minister has again expressed his confidence in Mr. Tony O'Brien today and I think that is incredible. Can the Minister assure this House that Mr. O'Brien had no involvement in the awarding of the CervicalCheck contract to a US company? Furthermore-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: In the context, of course it is.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Of course it is.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: This is very important. Can the Minister also-----
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Of course it is, and this is the most important legislation of all.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Are we going to let our citizens die? It is the healthcare of our women, children and families. Can the Minister further assure the Dáil and myself that neither Mr. O'Brien nor any of his family members were investors involved in that same US company? Will he call in the fraud squad to investigate this if he is not sure and certain about the answers, because this is beyond belief and...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address concerns that Ireland's neutrality is being compromised by participation in Permanent Structured Co-Operation, PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19811/18]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Will the Minister of State address serious concerns that Ireland's neutrality is being compromised by participation in PESCO? People are genuinely concerned, including the families of Defence Forces personnel.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Our neutrality is being compromised by PESCO. I accept the view that in light of the changing security arrangements, member states must agree to step up the EU's work in the area and I acknowledge that enhanced co-ordination and increased investment in defence co-operation and developing defence capabilities are key requirements to achieve it. However, the Minister of State must accept that...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Permanent Structured Co-operation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I respect the Minister of State's views all right but are his views and opinions being listened to in Europe? Are we going down a dangerous road? The Minister of State said PESCO was discussed during the Lisbon treaty referendum campaign. Was that Lisbon 1 or Lisbon 2? Why did the referendum have to be run twice? That was the start of the slippery slope as far as I am concerned with many...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the new national children's hospital; when it will become fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the anticipated number of medical personnel that will staff the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20636/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 217. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that are waiting more than six months for scoliosis treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 218. To ask the Minister for Health if twin to singleton reductions will be permitted under the provisions of the assisted human reproduction Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 219. To ask the Minister for Health if the practice of genome editing will be permitted under the provisions of the assisted human reproduction Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20639/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 303. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the preparation and finalisation of a national protocol with regard to taking estates served by developer-provided infrastructure, DPI, in charge will be finalised in order that local authorities can proceed to take these estates in charge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20601/18]
- Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Leas-Cheann Comhairle----
- Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I beg to differ. I abide by the Chair, but we were speaking on the recommittal of the Bill and amendments.
- Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: A certain Teachta Dála invoked a Standing Order, although she did not even know what it was.