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Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I do not wish to detain the House. It is the longest day of the year and I do not wish it to be the longest night of the year for the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality but could the Tánaiste or the Minister enlighten us? So many questions have been asked about Stepaside Garda station. I know it was debated around the time of the programme for Government. When was...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: That is irrelevant.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: That is fine. We had agreed the way it was at the Business Committee meeting; I supported whatever was going to happen. This reform is needed. I brought it up with the Tánaiste and I got an angry response and rebuttal. It was not going to happen. The Independent Alliance has achieved this much in government, if not much else, and I salute them for that because it was badly...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle did and I did not mention any names. If the caps fits, wear it. All the judges are appointed by certain parties and it is time we cleaned it up to get justice for the ordinary people. We do not want any more of this up the hill and down the hill and "We will" and "We will not". The public is sick and tired of threats by Fianna Fáil to pull down the...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am just pointing out facts. Fianna Fáil Members are complaining about the procedure. The only problem with the procedure this time is they did not have the appointment in their hands. The procedures have to be changed - new politics my foot. We need new politics and we need a clear out of what is going on.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I too am delighted to be able to speak on this matter. I invoked the lyrics of a certain song the day of the appointment of An Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, by a band called The Who, "Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss". The song is called "Won't Get Fooled Again". I am sure the old boss is looking in on tonight's proceedings, rubbing his hands, probably having a relaxing drink or cup of...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Of course I was. That is why I am delighted I am not now.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The best part of my-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: May I have extra time now?

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I will not invite any interruption. I am just stating facts. As I said here yesterday about the appointment of judges, I have nothing against the appointment or Ms Justice Whelan's credentials. I actually like her. She has done a lot of good work and I wish her well. Thankfully, I opposed the Court of Appeal referendum, which very few in this House did, that set up this new Court of...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Like you and Gerry.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It was 1 April.

Building Standards, Regulations and Homeowner Protection: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: He is the biggest bully who was ever in this House. We all know that.

Building Standards, Regulations and Homeowner Protection: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Deputy Harty for giving his time to Deputy Fitzmaurice. Whatever the mix up was, it was not on our side. However, these things happen. He is welcome. Unlike the two bigger parties who wish to stop us talking, we will look after each other.

Building Standards, Regulations and Homeowner Protection: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I cannot hear myself with these Deputies talking. They complain that they do not have enough time but then they waste it heckling. I compliment the motion and the Green Party, particularly Deputy Catherine Martin, on tabling it. One of the main features of the problem is the terms of the existing regulatory framework. I refer to the dangerous imbalance that may exist between the right...

Other Questions: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am very disappointed because we have had promises about this. The extra capacity was expected to be available from early May and could be used to accommodate a space for up to 11 trolley bays. It should be remembered that these would only be on corridors. It is almost certain the modular patient hotel for South Tipperary General Hospital will not be delivered for at least another year....

Other Questions: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister said he informed-----

Other Questions: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister replied quite recently to a question I tabled to tell me a decision will only be taken based on the outcome of the mini tender. Is the mini tender finished or has it become a major tender? How could any mini tender take so long? The HSE uses a particular vocabulary. The Taoiseach has talked about his new scriptwriter or historian or whatever. The Department of Health could...

Other Questions: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that.