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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Aspect is a service in Cahir, County Tipperary, that seeks to support people with autism and intellectual disabilities to enhance their lives. It falls under the auspices of the larger SOS Kilkenny CLG organisation. Last year, SOS got once-off funding of €540,000 from the HSE to provide services around the south east. If it does not get similar support this year, the Aspect service...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: So say all of us.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Europe is more important than Ireland obviously.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter concerning HAP (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55697/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: 150. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the extension in child benefit to those aged 18 years in full-time employment has been delayed until September 2024 and will not be introduced in January; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55597/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Mr. Honohan for all his sterling hard work, his availability and his support.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I tabled a parliamentary question on that matter to the Minister for Finance some weeks ago. The answer I got back as vague. The Minister is going to sign the directive, but, as I said, the answer is vague. Mr. Honohan can make of that what he will. I have listened to Mr. Honohan here on Zoom because I was outside at another meeting. How would he view the current position of the Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That is interesting. How can judges make decisions when they do not have access to or sight of the mortgage documents? One would think this is a basic request. Surely the deed and mortgage should be available. Mr Honohan's letter, which I sent around, mainly addressed this issue. How is it acceptable? How can they get away with it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Is it part of the culture across the river that lay litigants are frowned upon and are an unwanted species in the courts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, in the banking court.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Mr. Honohan for his detailed correspondence about the previous correspondence that he sent out to all Oireachtas Members. Was he disappointed with the response or lack thereof?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I really appreciate that; I think most people do. We have all had people knocking on our doors and they do not know where to go. The media's lack of interest was another issue that surprised me. Mr. Honohan took the case yonder to New York. If the Chair will allow me, I would like to know how he was received. What did they think of us over there? Did they think we were a basket case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: That is allowed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Have the investors learned anything from Mr. Honohan about the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I accept that answer. I meant from the point of view of where there is uncertainty about the Land Registry in relation to the debts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I have a statement more than a question. Drug dealers and criminals get legal aid. Surely families trying to keep their homes and trying to provide for themselves and their children should be entitled to legal aid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I thank Mr. Honohan very much for all his work. I wish him a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: We have tried - both the Chairman and the Rural Independent Group, of which I am a member - have tried to bring forward various items of legislation. On behalf of my colleagues and the Irish people, I thank Mr. Honohan from the bottom of our hearts. Mr. Honohan is the only chink of light in the system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Credit Servicers Directive: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Nothing is simple here but how can we rebalance this situation to have a more level and fair playing field for all litigants and for everyone who has a distressed mortgage, for whatever reason?

Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (12 Dec 2023)

Mattie McGrath: I may be sharing time with my colleagues if they arrive. As we know, the Appropriation Bill is pivotal financial legislation. It is on the horizon and carries the weight of Ireland's fiscal decisions. As the end of the year approaches, the legislation serves a dual role, providing legal backing to the 2023 expenditure and authorising the capital carryover of funding from 2023 to 2024....