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Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Kicking the can down the road.

Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is no laughing matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of retired primary and second level teachers who have retired between 1 February 2009 and 29 February 2012 and who are currently on his Department's payroll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38415/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of retired primary and second level teachers who have retired between 1 February 2009 and 29 February 2012 and who are currently on his Department's payroll and being paid by payable order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38416/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of retired primary and second level teachers who have retired between 1 February 2009 and 29 February 2012 and who are currently on his Department's payroll and who had the salary increase of 2.5% payable from 1 September 2008 included when their gratuity and pension entitlements were being calculated; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if schools are obliged to implement an individual education plan for children with special needs who are progressing through the mainstream system; the avenue available to a parent who is not satisfied that their special needs child is receiving the proper facilities to allow them to progress through the mainstream school system; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Sick Pay Scheme Reform (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a full cost-impact analysis on small business will be undertaken on her proposals to force employers to cover the cost of up to four weeks sick pay; if her attention has been drawn to the results of a recent Small Firms Association survey in relation to the impact that this proposal would have on small firms; if her attention has been drawn to the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of applications for the domiciliary care allowance that were refused each year for the past five years; the number of refusals that were over turned following appeal; the main reason for refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38551/12]

Natural Gas Grid (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the circumstances surrounding the underground gas exploration that occurred during the commissioning of the new Bord Gáis high pressure pipeline between Middleton, County Cork and Ballyporeen, County Tipperary and the gas explosion in Leixlip, County Kildare; the safeguards that are in place to prevent a...

Natural Gas Grid (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister and I accept his point that it is an operational matter. I do not want to be scaremongering, but I have good information that there was an explosion not too far from the Tipperary border. The Minister may say there is an independent internal review and that it was not a pipeline integrity issue, but I still have huge worries. I would not have had a clue about those...

Natural Gas Grid (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I agree that the company has a proud record. I am just worried on behalf of people who come to me. I cannot say whether there was an explosion or not, but I am told there was. I am not doubting the Minister's word. My worry is that there is a serious slippage of standards with the changeover in companies and organisations. We cannot afford that because it will be too late when something...

Sale of State Assets (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has reassured me to some extent with regard to the position of the ESB. However, I am concerned in respect of what is happening with Bord Gáis in the context of its contracting work out to a company called Balfour Beatty. The process in this regard does not bode well for the future. I do not understand the technical aspects involved but binding national agreements were made...

Sale of State Assets (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I accept this is a delicate matter. However, is the Minister in a position to indicate whether, if further privatisation occurs, assurances will be given to consumers and safeguards will be put in place in respect of both employees and private contractors of good standing whose services have previously been used by companies such as Bord Gáis? I am not stating that these private...

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We are all running out of time.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is not very fair.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am disappointed the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, and the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, have left the Chamber. I respect the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, but I-----

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I fully accept that and we spoke about that earlier. I am glad the Minister of State is here but they are the heavy hitters we are told about all the time. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes. Much was expected of the Mahon tribunal. However, it sat for an eternity, made millionaires out of many barristers and produced a huge final report that would take weeks to...

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am speaking to the issue. Three Ministers made speeches about transparency, openness and ethics. The Minister would not accept a scrap metal Bill to prevent the plunder of houses every day of the week. He is now saying people should sell-----

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.