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- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: More power to him with his book, but he is not answering the questions.
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Garda must have trust and confidence in the Minister.
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: We must have trust in the Commissioner. This is the same Commissioner who objected to an extension of time for a predecessor, but now he has received an extension himself. Is this the pot calling the kettle black? Where is the trust? I question the Commissioner on this aspect. How can he be impartial? The relationship between him and Minister is tainted. It is time the Minister - or...
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Yes, but-----
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I too am pleased to speak on the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill. In deference to my colleague, Deputy Pringle, I will salute the bravery of the vast majority of gardaí for their integrity since the foundation of the State. I too have had some bad experiences. I could be bitter but I will not tarnish the entire force because of the actions, in my case, of one or two rotten...
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: We have a serious situation. I salute the Garda Reserve who give their time. They should be given the first chance to become recruited to the Garda Síochána if they are suitable. The Garda Representative Association, GRA, has repeatedly called for impartiality in investigations. No one is hiding in that regard. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and its...
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I am speaking to the Bill. That is why the Bill has been introduced. We must have trust from the top down. We must have trust in the Commissioner and the Minister for Justice and Equality, which we do not have. The Minister has treated the Garda with total disdain on many occasions. He was not invited to the conference. He did not allow gardaí to use facilities at his house. That...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I do not know what is wrong with the Deputy. I cannot hear her so I do not know what she is saying.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: It does matter. I was loud so I do not know what the Deputy is muttering. However, she will have time to speak. Making the establishment of a new agency with €500 million the headline of the Minister's speech will not make it manna from heaven. It will have 4,000 staff and a budget of roughly €500 million. That does not make it right. There are many bad practices in the...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Yes, but it must be done properly. We do not want the bad practices to come with it. People from outside must come in and decontaminate the system, because it is badly contaminated in many areas and, above all, in the HSE. Aside from that, I look forward to working with the Minister. I know she will listen to the comments in this debate and understand them. She will make her mark on...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: There is a system for that.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Can I make a point of order?
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Can I make a point of order?
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: It was. I do not have to be lectured to by Deputy O'Donovan on anything. He should go back and look after his neighbours at home, but he refuses to do that.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: In the Deputy's opinion.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy might be getting too much of the heat.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I will not take any lectures from a muinteoir scoile.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I will meet the Deputy anywhere and any time. He can organise a few more pizzas at the Dáil bar.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Balderdash.