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Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (18 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Health the number of senior case workers for the protection of older people available to assess all referrals of alleged elder abuse reported for the years 2011 to 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (17 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 536. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants for each of the primary schools in County Tipperary for each year of this Dáil term, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40503/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (17 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 537. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants for each of the delivering equality of opportunity in schools scheme schools in County Tipperary for each year of this Dáil term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40504/15]

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: He wrecked the Department of Justice and Equality and starved the Garda of any money. The force did not have a squad car, a radio or a battery.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Bannon is tetchy today.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Mná na hÉireann.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to raise two issues. I note from a report in The Irish Timestoday that Clonmel Circuit Court is now sixth in the country in granting repossessions. There have been 4,500 repossessions since the start of this year. When will the Government amend the so-called Land and Conveyancing Act and re-name it the eviction Bill? That is my first question. I, like many other Deputies and...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is in order under Seanad reform. A Seanad reform Bill has been promised. Are we going to have an election in secrecy? She has said that she is only going to deal with the electorate, the Deputies and Senators but it is a public office with a public remit.

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Mattie McGrath: Is the Tánaiste going to remain silent until the election is completed tomorrow at midday? Are the questions to remain unanswered?

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Mattie McGrath: In fairness to Ms Cahill, she should answer those questions in her own defence. It is a very serious situation.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I met her and she refused to answer the questions. Seanad reform is way down on the agenda of this Government.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, because this is an election to the Seanad which is held in secrecy. The Labour Party will not answer the questions. Ms Cahill will not answer. The whole thing is being concluded tomorrow.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is a very serious issue, to have this House - both Houses in fact - disrespected.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: She wants to be elected to the Seanad without answering any questions or appearing on any-----

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is farcical. It is also very serious. The family of the late Robert McCartney deserves answers to questions put by his sister and sent to all of us in this House.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Excuse me, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Can I have that remark withdrawn please?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I have never been in breach of the peace. The Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, said I want to keep the peace but I have never breached the peace in my life, thankfully. I ask that the Minister of State withdraw that.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Will he withdraw that remark?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I have always kept the peace. His suggestion is inappropriate. He is a bully boy.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2015)

Mattie McGrath: It is bully boy tactics. The Deputy should go to Michael Fingleton and talk to him.