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Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The publication of the EirGrid Bill has been delayed. We were promised that it would be published in the first session of this year, but now it has been put back. I wonder whether that has anything to do with the quicksand the Government has arrived in - the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte and the Taoiseach are saying one thing - with regard to the whole issue of pylons.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It is very important that we have legislation and that we rein in these monsters - not the pylons but the people who are pushing them.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: When are we going to get it?

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It was listed for this year. What happened?

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: I have been told that it was listed for this year.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It was.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: What are they?

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: We do not need them.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Calleary did not do so but I will.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It was in respect of the local elections.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Who is the boss?

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach has always stated that it is about creating jobs.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Some 35,000 submissions were received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (28 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 588. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the composition of the expert group on repossessions; its the terms of reference; the key findings to date; if he intends to publish a report and recommendations from the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4006/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (28 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: 750. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, EDS, under the treatment abroad scheme; his further plans to provide for the treatment of EDS here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4050/14]

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: An investigation was promised on the advice family planning clinics were giving to pregnant mothers but this was downgraded to a report. Does the Tánaiste know-----

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: The Medical Practitioners (amendment) (No. 2) Bill. Does the Tánaiste know when the investigation or report will be published? Has it got lost? This was last November. The Minister for Education and Skills is present. I wish to raise the issue regarding apprentices trying to upskill themselves and serve their time. They are being charged a fee for FÁS modules or colleges.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: It is under the employment permits Bill. They are being charged between €700 and €1,500 in these hard-pressed times. They are trying to do the best for themselves by upskilling. They have companies to employ them but they are being charged a fee for the modules in college on top of everything else.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Cá bhfuil an t-uisce? Tá an t-uisce faoi thalamh.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Mattie McGrath: Go back to Michael Fingleton.