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Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is very appropriate because the programme for Government was built on the housing programme, the homeless and a housing Minister. What is going on with the local authorities and the Department that they cannot get it right? Two local authorities have applied to build 15 housing units when we have a housing crisis.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Ceann Comhairle for their forbearance all night. When he was here earlier, the Minister said that he was hopeful that the review of the capital plan, which we hope will be at the end of this year, will help rural roads and get more money. Indeed the Minister of State has supported the Minister in that. I do not say that it might happen. I say it...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: "It's a long way to Tipperary".

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Troy does not know right from left. He does not know where he is.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: He needs a satnav.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Troy does not seem to know.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Fianna Fáil lost its way. I know where I am.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I have a point of order.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: A point of order, please.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Just on a point of order-----

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: We discussed that one last night. We did not object or interfere with Deputy Troy's motion.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Troy should not be so petty.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I move:"That Dáil Éireann:notes:— that there are almost 91,000 kilometres of regional and local roads in Ireland, which account for 94 per cent of the country’s roads network and which carry around 54 per cent of all road traffic; — the importance of regional and local roads which are crucial to economic activity and essential for balanced regional development;...

Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thought the Minister of State would add something from her personal perspective.

Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: We have been there and seen that. What consultation did the Department have? Were the ambulance drivers ever consulted? In respect of problems with the St. James's campus, helicopter restrictions mean that the helipad, which is on a fourth floor roof at one end of the children's hospital, can receive only the lighter Air Corps AW helicopters and then only on flight paths not restricted by...

Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: It is not.

Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: A pipe dream.

Topical Issue Debate: National Children's Hospital (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important topic today. I am disappointed the Minister, Deputy Harris, is not present but I say that with no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. This is a very serious issue given the serious impact the project is set to have on all of the sickest and most vulnerable children in society and their families. As the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Feb 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to raise the ongoing crisis in the accident and emergency departments. I received information by way of parliamentary question on health and safety, the health information Bill, and patient safety. There is only one ambulance covering major towns in Tipperary each night. Some towns have no ambulance at all. Towns such as Clonmel, Cashel, Roscrea, Nenagh and Tipperary town have only...