Results 17,661-17,680 of 20,934 for speaker:Mattie McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Trade in Illicit Goods (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to penalise criminals involved in the sale and supply of laundered, illegal or counterfeit products such as diesel, tobacco and clothing; if he has considered increasing the fines for such activity; his view on the resources available to the Revenue Commissioners and Customs to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills 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. [56345/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Presidency (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has responded to the offer from an airline (details supplied) dated 20 September 2012, to offer an opportunity for the Irish EU Presidency to reduce the cost of the travel for politicians and officials between Brussels and Dublin; the reasons this offer has not been taken up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Contracts Bill (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the organisations, bodies or persons with whom he has consulted with in relation to the Construction Contracts Bill 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56418/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Contracts (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government 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. [56417/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will itemise the amount of money saved, in tabular form, from the closure of each of the following Garda stations in CountyTipperary (details supplied); if he has asked the Garda Commissioner to put other measures in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56340/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the impact of his decision to close a further 100 Garda stations in tackling the problem of sale and supply of laundered, illegal or counterfeit products such as diesel, tobacco and clothing; his view on the resources available to the Gardaí, to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56341/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to address the issues proposed by this Deputy in the Private Members Bill Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011, which was an effort to regulate the cash for gold and cash for scrap industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56453/12]

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.