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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 503. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the person who was President of The Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland in October 2012 when the document Putting People First was published; if he will document all of the correspondences, discussions, minutes of meetings and so on that took place between his Department, the Department of the Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 513. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of children and families currently availing of emergency accommodation in south Tipperary; the types of that accommodation hostels, hotels, bed and breakfasts; the amount her Department has spent in providing emergency accommodation in south Tipperary since the Governments term of office began; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 519. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the works contract for the Burncourt/Fethard regional water supply scheme has been signed and if not the reason for same; when work will commence in view of the fact that it is approximately six months since the funding for the scheme was approved by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22223/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 541. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the existing statutory position relating the self-building of their own homes by those who wish to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ceremonies (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 581. To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 15 April 2014, the person that made the decision for the military ceremonial element to be removed from the church on the basis that it was no longer considered appropriate and the criteria used to determine the nature of what is or is not appropriate; and if he will expand further on what exactly is meant by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 809. To ask the Minister for Health when and the way in which he and the Health Service Executive provide funding to clear the backlog of a waiting list for bariatric surgery in Loughlinstown weight management clinic and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 810. To ask the Minister for Health when will he honour his commitment to ensure that the waiting list for bariatric surgery is reduced to one year and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Haulage Industry Regulation (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It is patent nonsense.

Topical Issue Debate: Haulage Industry Regulation (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I do remember.

Topical Issue Debate: Haulage Industry Regulation (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State's reply is disappointing. I know that efforts are being made. This charge is totally nonsensical. It was introduced on 1 April, which is April fools' day. I am personal friends with many hauliers, some of whom started off with the ass and box, a horse and car or a small Thames truck. A man in his 70s, Johnny Slattery, who is based in my own area outside Tipperary...

Topical Issue Debate: Haulage Industry Regulation (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I hope I get a better response from the Minister than when the previous effort was made.

Topical Issue Debate: Haulage Industry Regulation (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I am dealing with it now. It depends. This is the bureaucracy today, that one cannot have common sense prevail. The Members of the House here and the Minister of State will be acutely aware of the financial strain commercial vehicle road tax is placing on Irish haulage operators. The introduction of the lorry road user levy, LRUL, in Northern Ireland has compounded the difficulties....

Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: We know our way around.

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: With regard to the Green Paper, White Paper or black paper which the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, cannot see through with regard to the EirGrid Bill, a total of 35,000 people made submissions on their views. Why must the Minister have a commission and a White or Green Paper to cod the people further? I want an answer on this. It is a pity the Minister has gone.

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It is next year every time I ask. It was next year last year.

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The fat lady has not sung but the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, has left the Chamber.

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Sorry?

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I know that, but it was 2013 first then 2014 and now 2015. Will the Government be around to do it?

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: He is.

Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Please God.