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Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The truth hurts.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In his reply to an earlier question, the Minister said that the people of Ireland were hurting. I want to raise an issue under the finance (no.2) Bill. It is about a family in County Cork.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I have the sheriff's notice here that threatens to evict the family.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Under the conveyancing Act of 2009, the sheriff's powers were abandoned. I have the sheriff's eviction notice here in my hand. If that is the hurt the Labour Party feels, it is very sad.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I want to ask-----

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is on the Order of Business. The conveyancing Act of 2009 dismissed the power of the sheriff. How is the new sheriff in Cork - a newly appointed lady sheriff - intimidating families like this?

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is. I have the sheriff's notice here.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: These people are hurting from the powers allowed by this Government. The Labour Party-----

Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: This is an appalling situation.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: They have a majority.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the Road Traffic (No. 3) Bill. In this new legislation the deadline for declaring off-road used vehicles is the end of this week, which is causing enormous trouble. I compliment the staff of local authorities and the tax office who are trying to deal with this matter. I appeal to the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Transport, Tourism and Sport to...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know it has been enacted but I am asking for an extension in time. It is a huge topic. Deputies will know that from their constituencies.

Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy will not get an answer anyway.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in South Tipperary will receive their enhanced redundancy payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40112/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a sufficient broadband service will become available in an area (details supplied) in County Tipperary as the homes and businesses in this area are finding it extremely difficult to operate without a sufficient service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39873/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (25 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 131. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to whom an applicant who is not satisfied with the decision or the decision-making process of a Leader group or development company may appeal or make a complaint; where such persons can find the criteria for matching Leader funds of the Department that has overall responsibility for Leader funds; by whom are the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 275. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any effort has been made to assist homeowners in Clonmel, County Tipperary, who have been unable to access house insurance due to a history of flooding, to obtain house insurance now in view of the fact flood relief works have been completed and are operating successfully in Clonmel; if he has had any communication with insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Act (24 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the bankruptcy element of the Personal Insolvency Act will commence; the reason for the delay in implementing this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/13]

Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Mattie McGrath: With regard to the Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011, will there be an extension of time for people who are endeavouring to tax vehicles which have been off the road? What about vintage clubs and people who own vintage vehicles, which are really part of our heritage? They require understanding of this issue. Will the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill bring real teeth to deal with banks rather...