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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be part of this process of engagement with the chairman-designate. I welcome our guest and I thank him for his efforts to answer the questions from members. However, his answers to some of the questions leave more questions unanswered. I note he has a very interesting career roadmap charted through his career in various Departments and in the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Placements (3 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 187. To ask the Minister for Social Protection who is the person responsible for ensuring that JobBridge participants are not taken advantage of and that participants are employed on their stated projects; the avenue available to those who have taken up a JobBridge placement and who have found they are not gaining the experience promised to them; the total number of persons currently in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (3 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 442. To ask the Minister for Health the decision by the Health Service Executive not to assess over 70's medical card applications on medical grounds; the way a person over 70 can be expected to make under 70's application form and be assessed as an under 70; where is it published that over 70's with medical circumstances must submit a MC1 application form; when this change in policy was...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I have been there and won the jersey. There are no benefits.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to have some time to speak on this very important Bill this evening. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Tom Hayes, a thagann ón Dáilcheantar Tiobraid Árann Theas. I congratulate Deputy Tom Hayes and wish him well as a Minister of State. I have done so many times but must...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: A gathering.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: My first question relates to the Gas Regulation Bill, in respect of which the Taoiseach's earlier response was not adequate. If a reasonable offer is received for Bord Gáis Energy will the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, as he is obliged to, inform the House of it? When will the Courts (Consolidation and Reform) Bill be published? There are dozens of people outside the gates of Leinster...

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Getting a loan from one of the banks. They are still looking for it.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Was the Minister of State on the truck outside?

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: He was told to. It is no joke. The Minister of State is the joke.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of State is trying to keep them confused if he can.

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: When?

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Like many others, I have tried to raise this issue with the Taoiseach on Leaders' Questions and in other forums in recent months. The Minister, Deputy Reilly, and his colleagues know that what is happening is a complete shambles. I contacted the office twice today. I am holding a copy of the HSE's medical card criteria. I spoke to two senior officials today. A man from County Limerick...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I inquire again about the EirGrid Bill, which is urgent. I thank the Taoiseach and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, for allowing an extension of time for submissions. Somebody contacted EirGrid, as did the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. My second question is on medical cards. The Taoiseach tried to explain it...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: -----who was slightly over the threshold was told he was to apply on the under-70 scheme.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach to give time tomorrow to debate the issue under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill, which is to be dealt with there today and tomorrow. A person over 70 has been told-----

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am asking if he can give time.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: This man who is over 70 has been told that he must apply as an under 70-----

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: What I have here is extraordinary.