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Order of Business (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: On behalf of the Rural Independent Group, I, for one, was incensed when I saw we were to deal with such an important issue by allowing Members slots of only ten minutes when we have 20 minutes slots for any other issue, from climate change to a fly going up a wall. This is a very important issue and should not be rushed with indecent haste. I contacted the Whip's office, as did the Ceann...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 103. To ask the Taoiseach the costs incurred by the Citizens' Assembly; and the remuneration levels of paid members. [1751/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts Data (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 446. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the names of all agencies contracted by his Department to provide relationship and sexuality education and social, personal and health education over the course of the past four years; the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 528. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54700/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 1061. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home care packages being provided, by county, in tabular form; if he is satisfied that the current provision of home care packages is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1609/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 1078. To ask the Minister for Health the status of construction of the patient modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital; when it will commence operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 1223. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding provided to local authorities for horse wardens, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1603/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Promotion (16 Jan 2018)

Mattie McGrath: 1530. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will address a matter regarding an agricultural show (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54910/17]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Or doing their make-up.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: They are taxpayers too.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: That is democracy.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: We have democracy in this House.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is completely out of order.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted chun seas suas agus cúpla focal a rá ar son an Bhille sin. I issue a céad míle fáilte roimh gach éinne sa Gallery and to the interpreters suas anseo in the press gallery. I am delighted to see so many people here. This is a timely piece of legislation and I send my comhghairdeas mór leis an Seanadóir Mark Daly and his assistants and to...

Appropriation Bill 2017: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am surprised Deputy Burton did not mention that when she was speaking on the issue. Deputy Kelly could not build a hen house in Toomevara or a dog house in Carrick-on-Suir and did not do so. It was all spin and talk. Members know of the Taoiseach's new spin unit. Deputy Kelly did not need his own spin team but he still has it and the ego to go with it. However, houses were not built...

Appropriation Bill 2017: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to contribute. Like other speakers, I wonder what would have happened if we had the election nobody wanted but which almost arrived. Where would it have left us in respect of this Bill? It is being debated at half past the 11th hour - on the second-last day of this current session - as we head towards a new year. I think it is imprudent and improper that it...

Planning and Development Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: May we comment on that?

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, we are here talking about road safety Bills and everything else. We are paying lip service to rural buses. This has a direct impact on rural buses. I am a member of a rural transport scheme.

Report on Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: No. This has been languishing there for six months.