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Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, could not answer as to what happens then.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: What about his campaign promise?

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Tom Hayes. I would like to compliment my colleague and thank the Taoiseach for appointing him to the high office of Minister of State. I look forward to working with him.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is from my heart.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Last Saturday, an estimated 40,000 people attended a march in peaceful opposition to the proposed protection of life Bill 2013. They included people of all ages from all sections of society. They included people of all faiths and none. What they had in common was a peaceful determination to highlight the dangerous cultural shift that will inevitably take place if the Bill as it currently...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: They also raised the issue of freedom of conscience and the need for the State to respect the principles of its citizens, including politicians, on the issue of abortion. It is not too late for the Taoiseach to take note of these concerns, which reflect the worries of a significant proportion of our population, including most mental health professionals. It is not too late for him to...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am nearly finished, a Cheann Comhairle. Does the Taoiseach understand why a growing number of people simply do not believe his repeated claim that this Bill is pro-life? Nothing could be further from the truth.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In light of the mass demonstrations against this Bill that we are witnessing, does the Taoiseach accept that he is acting contrary not only to the best medical practice but also to the expressed wishes of the people who gave his party its mandate? They innocently believed he would stick to his pre-election promise not to introduce abortion.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am not playing politics. I am speaking on behalf of people with sincerely held views.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputies can laugh if they like. I can tell them that this is no laughing matter. The right of the unborn is a basic human right. It is the most fundamental right of all.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am not sure if the Taoiseach really believes we have to legislate on foot of the X case. Perhaps he is trying to convince himself that we do. I am not sure.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Either way, the Labour Party has certainly succeeded in moulding the Taoiseach in its image. That is a sad day for this country.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I reiterate that contrary to what the Taoiseach has insisted, in fact there is no legally compelling reason for us to legislate in this manner.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I am trying to. I would like to refer to what Dr. Maria Cahill of the faculty of law at UCC said before the recent Oireachtas hearings.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I sat through those hearings.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary was not approved and or considered for a major funding grant in the latest round of funding investing in infrastructure and jobs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this school has been in temporary accommodation for almost 20 years and has now been granted planning...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Payments (12 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her decision to cut rent allowance rates throughout the country will directly result in homelessness especially for single persons and couples with one child; the basis on which her decision was made to cut the rate in South Tipperary where a very strong private rental market exists and where it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, want to issue a fíor fáilte to our guests today and to thank them, particularly Mr. McCarthy. I totally empathise with him because he is right about the national broadcaster. It is not only a question of Irish music but the whole spectrum of culture and heritage across the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is, but some stations do a dhícheall uaireanta chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn. The local and independent radio stations have their battles with us to get a better share of the funding, as I know because I am also a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I have been very critical of RTE, not only in respect of Irish language and...