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Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Assembly (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. With respect to Government-sponsored forums, there is a clear and important need for the highest measures of impartiality and independence to be observed if we wish to avoid the charge that such forums are merely proxy vehicles designed to implement Government policies. I have a particular concern about what is perhaps the...

Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has plenty of time on his hands.

Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Is there no censorship?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: They need support.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Somebody needs to.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the section of the programme for Government which suggests there will be better and improved children's health services. Are there proposals to deal with the chronic delays in accessing ear, nose and throat, ENT, services? The waiting lists for such services are over four years long in my constituency of Tipperary. Surely the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health must accept...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The waiting list is four years long.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach knows what the position is.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Today's business shall be No. 7, motion re Joint Committee on Public Petitions, to be taken without debate; No. 8, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates, to be taken without debate; No. 9, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimates to select committee, to be taken without debate, subject to leave to introduce being given; No. 10, motion re Financial Resolution for Health...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Jobs for the boys.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 382. To ask the Minister for Health when the memorandum referred to by the Taoiseach during Leaders' Questions on 15 November 2016 (details supplied) will be brought before the Cabinet. [36137/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 405. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to privatise home help hours; the position regarding current home help staff; if their positions are guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35818/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 410. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the policy of some hospitals presenting private insurance patient forms to patients to sign when they are not in a fit state to understand the implications of the items they are signing; if he will draw up guidelines for the hospitals to ensure that patients never feel that they have to sign a form until the hospital staff are confident that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 440. To ask the Minister for Health the detail of all procurement bids that have been made with respect to the patient hotel facility for South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36132/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Suicide (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 442. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to enact legislation with respect to assisted suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36136/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 541. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the closure or downgrading of rail services on the Limerick to Waterford line and the Ballybrophy line in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36133/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 542. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Semple Stadium in County Tipperary was excluded from the IRFU 2023 Rugby World Cup bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36134/16]

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: No, I am not, but lies have been quoted.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not. I said lies have been quoted a dozen times already.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not accusing anyone, I am just saying other speakers referred to lies.