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Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I hope that, as an Independent, I can speak with the permission of the Chair any time I like and not when I am lectured to or told to by the whip of other parties who will not even allow a free vote. I sought clarification, because the Order Paper said this debate would be adjourned. Members have left but had indicated that they wanted to speak. They asked if they would have an...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I seek clarification. The order states the debate on the report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution shall commence not later than 5.40 p.m. and adjourn at 8.40 p.m. I would prefer to speak next week.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Is it to resume in the coming weeks?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Some speakers have left to go home. They will get the opportunity to speak in the coming weeks.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is quite clear. I do not want to be accused of playing games by anyone

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We discussed this in the committee too. A number of people left having read the Order Paper, which stated the debate would start at 5.40 p.m. and adjourn at 8.40 p.m. It did not state it would conclude.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: People notified the Ceann Comhairle that they wanted to speak but went home on that assumption. They have an expectation that they can come back next week or the week after, which they are entitled to do.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is my intention to speak.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The only reason I remained is because I sought clarification from the Acting Chairman and the secretariat. It states here, and other Members were informed by the Ceann Comhairle, that they could contribute in the next session. That is why I remained. I do not expect the Acting Chairman to be dictated to by other Members as to when I can and cannot speak. I speak through the Chair and I...

Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to be able to speak to this Bill today. As Deputy O'Sullivan has said, I also am surprised at the speed with which the Bill came thorough and the amount of time allowed for it. I am a huge supporter of the rural pubs, country pubs and Irish pubs in general. Their names are recognised all over the world. They give employment and they pay wages, rates and taxes. Pubs are a huge...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: "Cannot"?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Excuse me, did the Minister of State say "cannot"?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It could not have been missed.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I too want to speak on this. I especially welcome the situation regarding the over-the-shop developments. I lobbied, with Deputy Michael Collins and the Rural Independent Group, for this to be included in the programme for Government, and several times since and previously. Indeed, I made a submission to the County Tipperary development plan. In addition to the floors upstairs above...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, I am on the Business Committee as well.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It came before us that we would allow for this debate today. Surely the Minister of State is entitled to reply.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We have not used some.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: It is farcical, if we will be allowed ask questions and not get answers.