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Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this so-called spring economic statement delivered by the Ministers, Deputies Noonan and Howlin, yesterday. It is three days of wasted Dáil time, empty promises and self congratulatory back-slapping. Before the Minister for Transport, Deputy Donohoe, leaves the Chamber I ask him to consider meeting representatives of two families in...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: On the plinth today we can see the tulips have wilted as a result of the inclement weather but the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, should know that this Government's economic statement is wilting already because it is on shaky foundations, is a farce and untrue. It is more spin and propaganda. The Minister only has to ask any of the people outside this House about this...

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach was not sure either. He knows what he will get from the people.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Ownership (29 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm that the transfer of 28,000 charges by Bank of Scotland Ireland over the weekend of 17 April 2015 were transferred in full compliance with the statutory instruments governing the transfer of charges as held in the name of the bank with the land registry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16952/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Ownership (29 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm that the Property Registration Authority of Ireland, when transferring ownership of property, does so in full compliance with the statutory instruments governing the transfer of property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16953/15]

Other Questions: Post Office Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The letter is all doublespeak.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The Government is just hijacking Dáil time.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: There were more leaks than in Irish Water.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: What about time?

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister can explain a lot of it, but he just cannot-----

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Give back the town councils.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: There are lots of red lines.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Live horse and get grass.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Put up the posters.

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: Partners in crime.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time frame for the roll-out of rural broadband; the funding that will be provided for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16200/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking to address rural concerns regarding EirGrid's revised pylon strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Acts (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 156. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the existing regulatory framework governing the actions and role of receivers; if he is proposing to amend same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16699/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (28 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: 222. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views that the status of An Garda Síochána as an impartial, neutral and non-political organisation is being threatened by the perception of uniformed members of An Garda Síochána recently supporting a political position, specifically, taking part in events organised by the Yes campaign for the forthcoming same-sex...

Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Mattie McGrath: I hope I will not be described as being Humpty Dumpty or in a hunky-dory world. I have a very serious issue to raise. On 23 May 2010, two young Tipperary men lost their lives off Helvick Head, leaving young families behind. 1 o’clock They went out for a day's fishing and their boat capsized. I realise the Tánaiste does not have the details but I have written repeatedly to...