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Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: If that is the best that Ministers can do, they should all stay in bed in the morning.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: What people want are sustainable long-term jobs, of which the Minister promised 70,000. Despite this continuous mantra about the last Government, the Minister saw the books before he came into office. He sought the books, got them and knew the situation.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: We all know that the live register numbers have fallen due to FÁS and JobBridge training programmes, as well as the back-to-education scheme.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Nobody ever employed anybody by offering €72 after somebody is taken on for 12 months because it is a pittance. The Minister does not understand what makes employers tick. The sooner the Minister and his team of advisers get down and dirty, and understand what makes people employ staff, the better. The Minister does not understand what makes people want to create jobs, wealth and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Investigations (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the presence of the Anglo tapes; the date on which he was made aware of their presence; the action he has taken since being made aware of their presence; the actions that have been taken by the Gardaí on foot of these recordings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32328/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 228. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there has been no orthoptist services available in Our Lady's Hospital Cashel, County Tipperary since December 2012; when will the previous orthoptist be replaced in Cashel; where are patients who have been on the priority list being treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32454/13]

Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: In view of the changes that have taken place under the local government Bill, there are huge discrepancies in different areas. The Ceann Comhairle will be familiar with the town of Cashel. Almost all of the district outside the town is now going into a regional area that is away from it altogether. I am not accusing anyone of gerrymandering but-----

Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The local government Bill, which will affect the amalgamation of Tipperary, our proud county. It is devastating the way in which some of town councils and other areas have been divided up. I also wish to ask about the Education and Training Boards Bill in regard to adult and continuing education. There have been tremendous efforts and achievements over the years, which should be protected...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know that, of course.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: More collateral damage.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Ba mhaith liom, ar son na Teachtaí Neamhspleácha sa Teach seo, fíor-fáilte a chur roimh chlann Pádraig Faulkner atá sa Dáil tráthnóna inniu. On behalf of the Independent Deputies, I express our sympathy to the family of the late Pádraig Faulkner. Dunleer lost one of its most famous sons with the death of the former Minister and Ceann...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance the way AIB and Permanent TSB can advertise for business and investment when it is accepted that they are insolvent institutions with no capacity to offer secure liquidity; the exact extent of the insolvency/liquidity crisis in the above named institutions; his views on the way this will impact on the interest of those taxpayers who might respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (2 Jul 2013)

Mattie McGrath: 333. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he wil provide a definitive statement on the proposed cuts to special needs assistants' working hours and resource teaching allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31939/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It was diluted.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: They wanted to come in.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister. I want to be positive. The staff are under enough pressure. We need definite dates. I am aware that there are two candidates who have not fully come on board, and one is due to take up a position later on this year, which I welcome. In the spirit of the Higgins report, I appeal to the Minister to ensure South Tipperary General Hospital gets support from its sister...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know he is.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, from Brussels.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Jun 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Beidh fíor fáilte roimh gach daoine a thiocfaidh go Cluain Meala.