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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify reports that the Health Service Executive has announced a tender for 35 external leadership coaches; the proposed cost of such coaches and the budget from which this cost will be met; the purpose of such coaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56210/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health if any concerns have been conveyed to him in relation to non-payment, underpayment or late payment for work done on projects funded by his Department since his appointment in March 2011. [56416/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to amend the law in relation the involuntary admission; the feedback that has been provided to those who made submissions to the Mental Health Commission in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56731/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any concerns have been conveyed to him in relation to non-payment, underpayment or late payment for work done on projects funded by his Department since his appointment in March 2011. [56346/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. From where do the mandarins in the Department of Finance, who came up with the figure of €500 million, expect this money to come? It is not possible to get blood from a stone. The Government is being awfully generous in the exemption under section 7 from this tax in respect of accommodation provided to persons who by reason of...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. I accept that. I too made mistakes, but if one does not make mistakes one learns nothing. However, when on the opposite side of the House the Taoiseach thought he knew it all. We also had the gospel according to Saint Eamon then. Every day, the high priest, Deputy Gilmore, would preach from the high altar. According to him, it was Labour's way and not Frankfurt's way. He also told...

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government cancelled last Monday's sitting.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is not true.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is not true.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government does not want-----

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Where is Big Phil?

Order of Business (14 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They are hidden away.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of order, I think the Tánaiste has misinformed the House. I was here last Friday when the Government Whip said there would be no sitting on the following Monday. He accused the Opposition, but it was he who cancelled the sitting. The Tánaiste should correct the record.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We will sit next Monday.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: You have cancelled Christmas.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He has done a U-turn.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is ráiméis.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will they be collecting the septic tank tax?

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Look what happened when the Government put SUSI in charge of student grants.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Well done, Deputy Rabbitte.