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Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Was there any fodder on the boat?

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I also wish the best to the Deputy and to all the other retirees, as well as those going on the hustings.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am interested to see this Bill. It is an important measure because it is vital that people have insurance, especially medical practitioners. I am surprised the Medical Council has not put its house in order before now. If doctors are practising without insurance, it is a very serious situation. I have a small plant hire business and I cannot go out on the road without insurance, without...

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I was just getting going.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am also looking for help for homes, but it is for homeowners, given the number of repossessions. Two years ago the Taoiseach laughed at me-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: On the land and conveyancing Acts and the promised judicial council. We have no justice for people and-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: -----they are being railroaded-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: -----and being trodden on in their homes. Families are being thrown out of their homes. They are queueing up in the courts to get them thrown out. County registrars are treating them appallingly and the Taoiseach knows it. That is why he will not call the election. It is because he is afraid to call it.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am talking about two pieces of legislation. The judicial council Bill and the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The judicial council Bill, which is supposed to put some respect on the justices and get justice for the people-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: -----and have declarations of interest from the judges. The Taoiseach does not want to meet people in the country who are being threatened in their homes and are being evicted and thrown out. Deputy Healy Rae spoke about Christmas Day.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: He will not look after any day. When will the Taoiseach meet the people and stop the evictions and the terrorising by the banks?

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am excited about it, and the Taoiseach will be when he meets the people, because he will not be bringing them into the banks for a loan like he did the last time. His five-point plan has gone down to a three-point plan.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: No, seriously-----

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: A judicial council was promised as well.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: The Government promised a judicial council with a charter for judges.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: I am not looking to be thrown out at all.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: It is.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: Off with you then, any time. They are waiting for the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Mattie McGrath: They are waiting for the Taoiseach in the streets.