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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Panel Rights (19 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which a qualified special needs assistants and Montessori teachers can be placed on the relevant panels for employment in their area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22679/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (19 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 467. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to outline his plans to review the qualifying conditions for the contributory state pension, particularly in respect of the yearly average and the effect that a low-year average has on an pension in the case of a break in contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 564. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for a residential placement for a person (details supplied) in south Tipperary who has been a patient in St. Luke's Psychiatric Hospital, Kilkenny, since December 2015; the time a person must be hospitalised in an acute facility due to a lack of funding, when a residential placement would be more suitable to their needs;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (19 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 668. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents waiting to be seen by the CAMHS teams in County Tipperary; the current waiting times from initial referral; the efforts being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22659/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (19 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 756. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reasons a combined application under the young farmers scheme by two persons (details supplied) was unsuccessful for one of the persons despite the fact that the criteria suggested that at least one, and not only one person, could apply for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The construction of the new national children's hospital is a key part of the programme for Government. Last week a group of parents of the sickest children in the country travelled to Dublin to meet the Taoiseach and hand in a petition signed by 60,000 people, but nobody from the Government, not even an official, met them. They had to hand it to the porter at the front gate. They came...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Costs (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on measures to address the high cost of legal fees here; if he is satisfied at the way in which Ireland compares in this area, at European Union level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21814/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court of Appeal Establishment (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the operation of the Court of Appeal, specifically the number of cases it has heard, since it came into operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21815/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals he is considering with respect to a change in the existing third level fee arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: School Meals Programme (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 106. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of school breakfast clubs currently being supported by his Department; the number of children availing of the service; the costs associated with same, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21761/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 178. To ask the Minister for Health if he will implement proposals of the Trauma Steering Group report particularly with respect to South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21757/16]

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 6:To insert the following after “and vote in their own name”:“— each member of the citizens’ assembly must declare membership-affiliation of any organisation or group that has campaigned for the retention or the repeal of the eighth amendment of the Constitution;”

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I did not interrupt or scoff at anyone. I have been freely elected by the people of Tipperary and I am as entitled as any other Deputy to have the protection of the Chair in expressing my views without being scoffed at. Some people have a one-track mind.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not lecturing anybody. I am simply observing that there is a constant clamour. It is as if nothing else was happening or we did not have a homelessness and housing crisis or people being evicted from their homes. Those are the most important issues facing us. An opinion poll carried out last May found that repealing the eighth amendment was far down the agenda when it came to the...

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to be able to speak on this issue. I wish to refer to my amendment, although I may not move it yet. The idea of a citizens’ assembly that will be convened to remove the right to life from the Constitution, among other purposes, is utterly bizarre. A constitution ought to reflect and embody the finest principles of a nation. How does the idea of removing the eighth...

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I did not see this addressed anywhere. I did not hear anybody say what they would substitute the existing wording with. Is there to be a free-for-all and an open-door policy? I certainly believe it is a matter for the Oireachtas and the people by way of a referendum on a constitutional amendment. There should be a fair, open debate without interference from abroad, as we had in some...

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to welcome the Bill. It is vital that the au pair sector be protected and that the role of the au pair be given a legal definition. I compliment the proposer of the Bill, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, and hope the Bill passes through the Dáil. I do not believe the Workplace Relations Commission's ruling earlier this year was the correct one for this sector. That is my...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: We appreciate that.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on measures to protect the pork farming sector from further income decline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21005/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (13 Jul 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to address the income challenges facing hill farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21004/16]