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Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too was delighted to get time to speak on this Bill. I compliment Deputy Browne for bringing it forward. Indeed, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire Stáit freisin. I thank the Minister of State for accepting this amendment and for having cross-party agreement. We all know how difficult and how challenging it is. Indeed, Deputy Durkan mentioned the former Deputy, Dan...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I apologise for missing my slot and thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to speak at this late stage. It is right that we address this issue and I congratulate those who identified it. Some developers obviously raised it with Deputies and sought to have amending legislation introduced. We should proof all legislation passed in the House. Last night, I stated that all Bills should...

Defence Forces Operations: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this motion and to have an opportunity once again to praise the heroic efforts of our Naval Service and the Defence Forces for the great humanitarian work they are doing in the Mediterranean. However, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and the Irish Refugee Council have raised serious concerns about this motion. They refer specifically to the conclusion yesterday of...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to raise the situation regarding the proposed amalgamation of Cahir boys and Cahir girls national schools in Cahir. This has being continuing for more than 18 years. In 2002 a technical report was put forward for the amalgamation of both schools. Later, in 2004 all parties approved a further technical report. The amalgamation schedule was approved and agreed by both boards of...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is relevant under the programme for Government in terms of the education of our children. It is very important. Of course it is relevant.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Where stands the amalgamation at this stage? They are two wonderful schools and they are in an awful condition. They need progress as quickly as possible.

Summer Economic Statement 2017: Statements (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak. It is a new phenomenon of recent years that we have these summer economic statements. With growth projections of 4.3%, we are talking about a huge labour market that has increased in the past 18 quarters. However, what kind of jobs are they? They are not all good jobs and many are zero-hour contracts. I am not a mad, raving trade unionist but I know...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 386. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which plans are progressing for the relocation of Clonmel Garda station to the former Kickham Army Barracks site in Clonmel; the timeframe for the relocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33707/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Data (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 1187. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who gained employment in County Tipperary following referral to the Turas Nua scheme since the scheme was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Remuneration (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 1254. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the criteria for incremental increases as set out for an employee of a local authority that was employed in an acting-up role for a number of years and that subsequently was appointed to that role in a full-time capacity, in view of the fact that the local authority will not recognise the years they had been...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle, is putting the hens onto me now.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I know. Chuala mé thú. Maith an fear. Déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall. Beidh mé gearr.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is. Bhí an chéad amendment from Deputy Tóibín ar pholasaí Uile-Éireann and an all-Ireland policy. We heard from Deputy Ó Cuív that in former times in the Department a number of these areas were together and that there was much cross-Border and all-island activity. Many efforts were made, including by Deputy Ó Cuív. He might have been...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am nearly finished. We must rural-proof any legislation. If the Minister does not get the support of the other Cabinet members, he might as well stay with no portfolio, no child, no christening and no name because he will be frustrated. I want to support him. I want him in his reply, or someone else, to tell me the timeline of when he expects to get a portfolio, when he might have a...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It might not have been succinct but it was to the point.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: He destroyed rural Ireland. He destroyed town councils, urban councils and borough councils and bulldozed our two communities together in Tipperary by merging two constituencies into one. Tipperary was divided by the British because they could not rule us and we were unruly. We are a proud people and are not looking for anything with a béal bocht but we want to be allowed to breathe....

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: We have them in here too.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Aire, an Teachta Ring, ar a phost nua. I welcome the Minister's appointment and wish him well. I know he is a rural Deputy. He was very active when his constituency colleague was flying around the world doing business. He was looking after the house at home, which is very important. When the farmer goes...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: One could call it that. I would not like to call it that. I will stick to my own parlance.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: What?