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Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Or County Tipperary.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: And six other counties.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: There are nine counties missing.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Today’s business shall be No. 8, motion re Standing Orders 39 and 95; No. 13, Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 (Seanad), Second Stage, resumed; No. 3, Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 14, statements on Calais. Tomorrow's Government business shall be No. 13, Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 (Seanad), Second Stage,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Administration (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the national policy in relation to allowing children who avail of school transport to a rural school remain in the school until 3 p.m. when they finish at 2 p.m. and where the school bus only travels once at 3 p.m.; the action families can take if a school does not permit the children to remain on the premises until 3 p.m. and where they hold...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process RIA (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 343. To ask the Minister for Health if any regulatory impact analysis has been conducted with respect to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, particularly with respect to small and medium sized commercial retail enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32837/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 425. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a decision was taken not to proceed with the sports capital grant 2016; if this decision will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32563/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has but I am not the one who is shouting the loudest for a Minister for Brexit. I am looking for a full Government response and a full acceptance and understanding of how serious the situation is. In the limited amount of time I have to speak, I will ask specifically about Tipperary where the mushroom industry is the largest, outside of Monaghan. The producers there are being...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to support and safeguard the agri-industry from the huge risks and fallout associated with Brexit; the efforts being taken to support the beef industry which has experienced a massive drop in prices due to the fall in sterling; the steps his Department is taking to seek out alternative markets for exports of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to ask the Minister what steps have been taken to support and safeguard the our vital agricultural industry from the significant and unknown risks and fallout associated with Brexit. What efforts are being made to support the various sectors of the industry, such as beef, tillage, sheep, cattle, mushroom and manufacturing sectors? What steps is the Department taking to seek...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am extremely concerned, as are all rural Deputies. Every day we meet farmers and those with small businesses who are involved in the agricultural sector. They are bewildered as to what is happening. On top of the poor harvest and the price of milk for over the past two years, there are issues with beef and there is devastation in the mushroom industry. The Minister used phrases like...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: That is disgraceful.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: If Deputy Danny Healy-Rae arrives in the Chamber I will concede six minutes of my time to him. Section 3 amends the earned income tax credit to increase the value of the credit from €555 to €950. While it is a small step it is a very welcome measure for the self-employed. They need to be supported because they are the backbone in trying to recover Ireland's economy. ...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: He did, but in the middle of his contribution rather than at the commencement of it. We all know it, but he should have declared it at the start of his contribution.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I too am pleased Deputy Jim O’Callaghan has presented the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016 this evening. Tosach maith, leath na hoibre. It is a tiny baby step, however. Under the Constitution, judges are appointed by the President, acting on the advice of the Government. The existing system of appointment involves the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board submitting to...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the Bill but we need much more. I salute the Minister, Deputy Ross, for what he is trying to do in government. I saw the resistance when I looked for a declaration of interests from judicial appointments. All Members must make one. What is so precious about judges? Are they an endangered species? Mention was made of the new Court of Appeal and all the cases it has heard. The...

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak today after the European Council meeting. I spoke ten days ago before the council meeting. There can be no doubt but that Europe stands on the threshold of fundamental change. Many of the crises facing the EU are the products of its arrogance. That cannot be overstated because it is out of touch with ordinary countries and the project we all voted for fadó...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reviewed the arrangements for the employment of SNAs as the current arrangements prevent newly qualified SNAs from gaining employment; his views on whether the current arrangements as laid out in circular 0035/2016 are overly restrictive and causing difficulties for newly qualified SNAs; the efforts that he will make to open the...