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Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That was then. Technology is advancing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I did not hear anything about CER's health and safety functions. Perhaps Mr. Nolan answered Deputy Ann Phelan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is alarming.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The witnesses spoke about the role of the CER, energy cost drivers and latest energy trends. I have heard some of their responses to members' questions but have missed other responses because I had to leave the meeting to attend other business. CER may become the regulator for Irish Water. I hope it does not get this role because I am not satisfied with its record in regulating energy...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In respect of the shambles surrounding the new National Driver Licence Service centres where people cannot get licences for work and holidays and the road transport Bill, when will the Taoiseach review this procedure because we do not want to see another SUSI or HSE?

Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In respect of the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012, I am sure the Taoiseach is aware of the situation in the hostel in Tipperary and the FÁS workers there. When might the report of the FÁS and Pobal investigations be published?

Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Well I have asked that the Taoiseach respond.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the VAT rates section of the Revenue Commissioner's website which contains a subpage with respect to the supply and fit of cow mats, if he will provide details of when this subpage was published; the contents of this initial subpage; the changes that have been made to this subpage since it was initially published; the person who requested each...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the way in which the Revenue Commissioners determine that a supplier invoice specified the reduced 13.5% VAT rate incorrectly and the standard 23% VAT rate was in fact applicable, that it is irrelevant whether the supplier invoice specified 13.5% if the applicable VAT rate is 23% and that the Revenue Commissioners consider the invoice...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners' practice or interpretation is that agricultural buildings' non-residential immovable goods are subject to the two thirds rule for VAT purposes; and if the Revenue Commissioners implement this position in practice. [53029/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of serving teachers on his Department's payroll; the number of retired teachers on his Department's payroll; the number of serving departmental staff to whom moneys due to be paid in September, October and November 2013 are still awaiting payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52928/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 293. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that he has provided to celebrate the 2014 millennium commemorations of the Battle of Clontarf, 1014. [52740/13]

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted that the Fianna Fáil Party tabled this motion. I am exhilarated to see the Minister in the House to listen and reply to the debate. I tabled a parliamentary question two weeks ago and I thought I was back in the era of Mary Harney, with the idea that the Minister has no responsibility for EirGrid. He evaded responsibility. I am delighted he is sitting up and listening...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I apologise if the Minister of State was not invited.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is not true.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: We have a model in place.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It will set us back six years.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The process in respect of this matter should be transparent and open. The Minister of State should consider the proposals Ring a Link has submitted. On Sunday last, Ring a Link celebrated carrying 500,000 passengers since its inception. It caters for some 80,000 passengers each year - on a six-days-per-week basis - and 50% of these are individuals who avail of services in south Tipperary....

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know where the Minister of State lives. I have not yet had a cup of tea in his house but I believe my brother has done so. I am very friendly with the Minister of State's mother. This is not personal. The Minister of State is seeking to cut the number of groups from 36 to 18. We have a three-county structure in place and if this were followed across the board, there would only be...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important issue. I am delighted the Minister of State is in the House. In the previous response the Minister mentioned strengthening connections in rural Ireland. Ring a Link is a three county project between south Tipperary, Carlow and Kilkenny. It fits the bill neatly for what the Minister is trying to do in reducing the...