Results 17,281-17,300 of 20,934 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Mr. Brett of the Road Safety Authority skirted around the factors involved, namely, high speeds, weights being carried such as 40 kg boxes or whatever. He might clarify that point. He quoted the figure of 6% of the workforce in agriculture and I would have thought the figure was higher but nonetheless I accept his figures. The figure of 48%...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of clarification, an important issue, which will arise again at the end of this point, is that roadside hedges cannot be cut because of the provisions of the wildlife legislation. As a practitioner engaged in agricultural contracting I know, as do we all, that the front of the tractor can be anything from 8 ft. to 10 ft. in front of the cab. With the roadside hedges uncut, it is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I accept this document, but we have got some derogations and I am seeking clarification on those. I have asked my question about the 40 kg box, but I am making the point that we have enough regulation and do not need more. I am all for health and safety. Agricultural contractors and farmers need engagement with the Health and Safety Authority and the Road Safety Authority, but we do not...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I apologise for not being present for the presentation. I thank the guests for appearing before the committee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Proposals on Roadworthiness Testing: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I thank the Chairman. I am delighted to engage with them and acknowledge the strides they have made in regard to health and safety in general. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is already the law. This is an area in which we must tread carefully. I note from the document that derogations have been sought and agreed to. The problem I have with that is that the law only...
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Rights Referendum (13 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the full McCrystal judgement handed down last week in the Supreme Court; the reason her Department used €1.1 million of Exchequer funding to support the Yes campaign; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6999/13]
- Magdalen Laundries: Motion [Private Members] (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I thank former Senator McAleese and his team for producing this report. I completely accept its findings and believe the women and their stories. This is a sad chapter in our history. I thank Deputy Calleary for tabling the motion but we would not be discussing the matter tonight if the Taoiseach had acted properly last week when he had the opportunity to apologise unreservedly to all the...
- Promissory Notes: Motion (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of order-----
- Promissory Notes: Motion (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I appeal to the Acting Chairman.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear - best behaviour in class.
- Promissory Notes: Motion (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: No liathróidi.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I wish to inform Deputy Butler before I start-----
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: -----that we had an excellent coursing meeting in Clonmel last week with numbers up by 20%. It was great. Deputy Tom Hayes's dog only came in third. Nevertheless it was a good try; he is a good runner. The hares were treated perfectly. I ask about the local government reform Bill which is something similar to the Water Services Bill. The Minister whom I affectionately refer to as Big...
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: We had one in south Tipperary which was incorporated into the county council. It is a very bad idea.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Ceann eile, más é do thoil é. The road transport Bill is to replace the existing Road Transport Acts with modern updated legislation. We are worried about the impact on agricultural vehicles which use the road but which are not road vehicles as such.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I am only worried about the aspects of the Bill such as the impact on agriculture and Harvest 2020. We cannot go back to using the horse and cart.
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: I was here. I do not mind being second to Deputy Healy Rae.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: Show us the money.
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (12 Feb 2013)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in South Tipperary was not included on the unfinished housing estates list for household charge purposes despite requests from South Tipperary County Council to have the estate listed as unfinished; and if he will ensure that the list is corrected to include the estate [6859/13]