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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.

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

Mattie McGrath: It would be more appropriate for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to bring this legislation forward-----

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

Mattie McGrath: -----and allow some freedom in the market for private bus owners-----

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

Mattie McGrath: -----to deliver a service in rural Ireland.

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

Mattie McGrath: It is very important.

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

Mattie McGrath: In the spirit of Christmas I will sit down, but it is shameful that it has been hanging around for so long.

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

Mattie McGrath: Time to make a point of order.

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

Mattie McGrath: Happy Christmas.

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

Mattie McGrath: It is taking too long; we cannot get in.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I wish you a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, every Member and all the staff a happy Christmas. I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, on working with the Rural Independent Group when we brought forward a motion on the fair deal scheme. I welcome the changes announced last night and thank the Government for incorporating them. However, they have not gone...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for receiving a very important deputation this morning on mental health services in Clonmel. I know it is not relevant but I want to take the opportunity to thank the Minister of State for the way he received the deputation and the interest and compassion he showed. I welcome his commitment to come and visit to see if we can rectify the situation and address...

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

Mattie McGrath: I also acknowledge Department officials, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the previous Chair earlier and the Minister.

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

Mattie McGrath: Of course, I am. I am big enough to know that when I found out I was voting against something I should not be voting against, I did not push it to a vote. Thank God my colleagues were coming in because it is very important that they did. I acknowledge the magnanimity of the Minister.

Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I support this Bill, along with the rest of the Rural Independent Group. We know the importance of this Bill to protect our property and cultural heritage. I have seen at first hand through visiting the Middle East the destruction of cultural property such as all kinds of churches and mosques. I am not speaking on behalf of any religion. The sad part about the conflict in the Middle East...

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

Mattie McGrath: I accept that.

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

Mattie McGrath: I did not ask about that.

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

Mattie McGrath: Can I respond?