Results 10,121-10,140 of 20,731 for speaker:Mattie McGrath

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I know, but we do not have any printout of what the Minister is relaying to the House.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: May I make a point of order? We are debating this important recommendation to this legislation but the House does not have a quorum. I wish to call a quorum, más é do thoil é.

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Ar aghaidh leat.

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I propose that Deputy Durkan take 15 minutes.

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too am glad to be able to speak tonight on behalf of the Rural Independent Group and to deliver a statement on Northern Ireland. I note a number of things in the Minister's speech and how hard he has worked to try to keep everything on an even keel. I also note the news from Westminster tonight that the Prime Minister, Theresa May, has lost the vote by 309 votes to 305. She is losing all...

Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to speak on the Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and I compliment Deputy Lawless on bringing it forward. It provides for transparency in the disclosure of information in online political advertising and related matters. The word "transparency" can be interpreted differently and we need to focus on it. I am happy to make some brief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I read most of it aloud but it is not the same as it being read by the secretariat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Do the amendments have to be moved, formally proposed and seconded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: They do not. Obviously, I am opposed to this. The deletion of Article 40.3.3° of the Constitution is not required to protect the life of the mother. It is possible to provide any additional clarity that may be required by medical professionals by way of ordinary legislation, or amended medical practice guidelines, or both.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Votáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I move motion 6:That the Committee reject risk to the life of the woman by suicide as a ground for the lawful termination of pregnancy. I sat through the 2013 Oireachtas hearings. The evidence adduced at the 2013 Oireachtas hearings on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 re suicidality and mental health remains relevant. Abortion is not a viable treatment for suicidality. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Vótáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: This is why I said during the committee that we should have opened the debate up more and had a broader discussion. I am totally opposed to this, and I want to put that on record. I will be voting against it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I did not indicate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I move to reject this because I believe this to be in contravention of, among others, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. I am disappointed with the use of the term "fatal foetal abnormality" because the HSE has issued guidelines around this. We had that debate with some of our invited guests here. I believe it is a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister for Justice and Equality visited Clonmel Garda station, which I appreciate, when he went to the town to participate at a think-tank. The conditions in Clonmel station, for both gardaí and the public, are appalling. We have had announcement after announcement that work on the building would commence but, as is the case with Macroom station, there is a hold-up because of the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.