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Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Very disappointing.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Where is the Dáil reform?

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It is interesting that some of these people have been looking for my vote all week and they will be looking for it tomorrow as well. I thank the people of Tipperary for giving me a mandate. I, along with my five rural colleagues, Deputies Michael and Danny Healy-Rae and other Independents, are interested in forming a Government in response to the electorate who gave us a mandate to come in...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Nothing was done about them for the past five years.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: One would think the Deputy was never in government. Was she?

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: What happened to new Labour?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 504. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed ban on self-serving cigarette vending machines; his assessment of job losses to the vending sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5810/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home School Community Liaison Scheme (6 Apr 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 691. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to amend the provision under the home school community liaison scheme whereby the existing co-ordinator having served the maximum five-year period may not re-apply immediately for the position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5778/16]

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to speak in this debate but as many previous speakers stated, and I compliment the new Members on their maiden speeches, it is a time-wasting exercise because it will not rehouse any person who is not already housed. I am glad the caretaker Minister is in the Chamber. If he built anything near the number of houses he promised, announced and turned sods, the housing...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Déanaim comhghairdeas leat, a Cheann Comhairle. Best of luck in your role and thank you for giving me this time.

Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I concur with many of the previous speakers, and Deputy Naughten in particular, about specific payments for sheep farmers. It is a difficult area. The beef and milk sectors also need supports. As Deputy Naughten stated, farmers kept the economy going in the recession. The Government claims that we have recovered from it but we have not. Farming kept rural Ireland alive, as it did in many...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance to reduce the capital gains tax rate and increase the capital gains tax free allowance; to provide details of the income from this tax over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5167/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Company Law (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he will meet challenges faced by the self-employed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5219/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the grave challenges facing the pigmeat industry; the measures he is taking to address these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4770/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 232. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of recorded burglaries in County Tipperary in 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4771/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 275. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his commitment to services at Scoil Aonghusa in Cashel, County Tipperary, particularly in respect of the services and respite care for those over 18 years of age; if he will meet with a deputation to discuss the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 438. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding by St. Anne's Secondary School on the Rosanna Road in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4766/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Mar 2016)

Mattie McGrath: 439. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding by St. Ailbhe's National School in Emly in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4768/16]