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- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (15 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: 526. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Turas Nua is a private limited company; the payments made to Turas Nua to operate its contract with her Department; the period of time over which these payments have been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20805/18]
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I appreciate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's guidance.
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I am not saying I am always in order. I would never say that. I can be out of order as well as anyone else. I am only an ordinary Teachta Dála here. I am just wondering in my own brain what the difference is between money laundering in Europe and money laundering when an entity gets money from George Soros or somebody else and does not give it back. It is illegal. What is the...
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I welcome that this Bill is being brought forward, however belatedly. I would like to know the reasons for the delay. Why did we have to wait until action was taken by the EU to bring this legislation before the House? Much other legislation has obviously been prioritised, including legislation which in my view is not as important as this. I include in this the Judicial Appointments...
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: That is not very funny. I hope to be covered by most Bills, as I am entitled to be in a democracy. I am entitled to act within the legislation and obey it, as I and my colleagues do. It does not behove the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to describe us as terrorists. We see the effects and impacts of terrorism all over the world, especially at present. Financial operations and...
- Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister will not do it for the humans.
- Topical Issue Matters (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Yes. When is the Minister going to do it?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I asked questions.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: We are not.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)
Mattie McGrath: We are talking about corruption.
- 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...