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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services Provision (7 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I must correct what I said. People have an affection for the airline and they regard it as part of Irish culture. I accept that when the outcome of the Ryanair case is handed down by the EU Commission, it will have a major impact. There is a value to the State in having a stake in the airline as it is returning dividends, but it has more than a financial value. The question is how we feel...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: There is nobody left there.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services Provision (7 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the State's stake in Aer Lingus; if he considers it is of any strategic value to the State; the role the State gains from its stake; the financial benefit it is returning to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47289/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services Provision (7 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: What is the current position of the State's share in Aer Lingus and the Minister's views on the strategic airline, especially in view of attempts by rivals to buy out shares? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter, as the airline is of strategic importance to the country?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services Provision (7 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has quoted many facts and figures but he has not really answered the core question of what appreciation the Government has for the stake in the airline and its strategic importance to the nation. The Government is speaking a lot about getting back our sovereignty but we need our national airline. We are aware the Government has held a 25% share since 2006, as mentioned by the...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the measures announced in the budget which have left many people throughout our country in a far worse financial position. While there was welcome relief for some sectors of our society many other sectors, including the elderly and the young unemployed, will face a very difficult year in 2014. Some of the measures contained in the Finance Bill have...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Taoiseach is leaking badly.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: He is going around the Houses.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In the context of the electricity (supply) (electronic communications networks) (amendment) Bill and on the issue of pylons, I refer to the lack of engagement on the part of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, who has just left the Chamber.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I tabled questions on this issue, but the Ceann Comhairle ruled them out of order and stated the Minister had no responsibility in the matter.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: EirGrid will not meet anybody.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: This is similar to the position which obtained when the British were still here and landlords thought they could do as they liked. The Minister will not take responsibility and will not answer questions.

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Aer Lingus or Ryanair?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 165. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the crisis in obtaining orthodontic treatment for children in the south east who on average are waiting three and a half years before they are seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47225/13]

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I too welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion calling for legislation. It is important that we debate such issues as legalising the use of currently banned substances such as cannabis. It is time that we had a mature debate. I compliment Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan on his introduction of the proposal at this time. In spite of the fact that I told him privately some weeks ago that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recourse or assistance available to the family of an Irish passport holder who is found dead in a foreign country and whose manner of death as outlined by that country's police is contradicted by a highly regarded and competent investigator; if there is any requirements on the Irish Government to take up the case on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 408. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his position regarding the designation of the south east NUTS 3 region for regional state aid since the region clearly meets both the GDP and unemployment eligibility criteria as outlined under the European Commission's new guidelines on regional state aid for 2014-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46962/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobBridge Programme (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 470. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person on JobBridge is not entitled to fuel allowance when the income is low (details supplied); if she will consider extending this payment to those on JobBridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45833/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Registration of Deaths (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 580. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to amend the Civil Registration Act Part 5 in order that the death of an unborn child or children can be registered where their death has occurred and has been confirmed by a registered medical practitioner to be as a direct result of the death of the mother. [47036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Nov 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 656. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead power lines on the environment and wildlife in south Tipperary in view of the fact that south Tipperary is the stronghold of the barn owl in Ireland and that this endangered species has been declared in need of habitat protection by the South Tipperary...