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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018 Second Stage: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Do not be fighting over the pub. The Minister, Deputy Ross, is trying to close them. I am happy to speak on this Bill and I commend the Deputies on bringing it forward. The Bill seeks to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to extend the minimum notice period for a tenancy termination by a landlord, to make rent data available to tenants, and to increase the maximum value of fines...

Reception Conditions Directive: Motion (23 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this very important issue of direct provision and employment. The system of direct provision for asylum seekers is almost 18 years old and from the beginning, it has been a cause of significant controversy and debate. Among the issues raised most recently are the duration of the stay in direct provision, the impact of that on family life, children, adults,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out details of the funding that is provided for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the position regarding the funding and development of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (23 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the position regarding the amalgamation of national schools in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3214/18]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am also on the Business Committee. It was agreed. I checked several times today if any of my colleagues could speak in my committee member slot but I was told "No". Why is there one rule for one Member and another for others?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Excuse me but the big deal is we have a system. We go to the Business Committee, agree speaking slots and abide by them. However, the Fianna Fáil Deputies are getting carried away with their great leader.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We agreed the slots this morning and I expect they will be-----

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I will not. I am not blaming the Acting Chairman.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: We had agreed speaking slots.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. We agreed the slots in the Business Committee this morning.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Who changed the list in the last hour?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: Who changed the list in the last hour?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: The list was changed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: There is a commitment in the programme for Government on education from naionraí and pre-school to third level and fourth level. The amalgamation project between Cahir Boys' national school and Our Lady of Mercy Convent girls' school has been stuck in the bowels of the Department of Education and Skills for decades. Planning permission has been granted and the design has been agreed....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the core priorities of his Department with respect to the ongoing challenges presented by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2609/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: My apologies. I was attending a meeting of the Business Committee. What are the Minister's priorities in respect of the ongoing Brexit debate? This issue is hugely worrying for many.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I congratulate the Government on the first round of the negotiations. They were very iffy and up and down and I acknowledge that they worked out reasonably well after a lot of careful and arduous work and a bit of blunt talking. Now, however, we are down to the next phase, which is very serious. I welcome the funds announced by the Minister and the advertising because we need to see them...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: There are organisations other than the IFA which represent the agriculture sector and smaller farmers as well. The Minister referred to agility. Most small business people are very agile because they have to be. It is not easy to keep an SME running and to keep all the balls in the air. They, therefore, do not need that kind of a response. The money may be advertised - many schemes are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: I missed that. I do not know what the Minister said.