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Appointment of Minister of State (10 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Phil Hogan put paid to that.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Swimming against the tide.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Government said it would be different.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (10 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 16. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for re-opening the nine community welfare clinics, including those closed in Clogheen, Ardfinnan, Newcastle and New Inn, County Tipperary in September 2013; if she will maintain that the current level of services provided since the closures are sufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46998/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Funding (10 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 19. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her Department's commitment to the future of the community employment schemes; and if she will review a matter (details supplied) regarding community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46997/14]

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about two pieces of legislation, one of which is in view of the fact that EirGrid has now called for a proper public consultation. When will the heads of the EirGrid Bill be introduced in the Dáil? In view of what I said earlier today about people being hounded by NAMA, when will the Central Bank consolidation Bill be introduced? I spoke about the...

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Madness.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Dé hAoine.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: That has nothing to do with it.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister's legacy.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Nonsense.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: We are comatose.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: What about the gang of five? I thought Deputy Connaughton was in the gang of five.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach tabled the motion of confidence in himself and his party. We should be talking about the real issues and problems. It was fair enough for the Taoiseach to table the motion. He believes in himself. From the rants of some of the Ministers, it is evident they have confidence in the Government too.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The parties in government are the only ones who have confidence in the Government. They are in a cocoon in this House. I am not in favour of protest, protest, protest but one sees the reality when one meets people. The Taoiseach cannot go to a constituency or turn a sod when there is good news – I welcome good news – because people are protesting. People gave the Taoiseach...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.