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- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Live horse and eat grass.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Could the Taoiseach put a decade on it?
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Forever friends.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Have a mini-Cabinet meeting on it.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (9 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on her Department's decision to advise a person who has applied for the back to education allowance that they would have to drop out of their course in order to be put back into payment; her views on whether this is encouraging applicants to better themselves; her further views on the fact that the qualifying conditions of having to progress...
- Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this debate. As Deputy Buttimer stated and regardless of which side of the House we are on, it behoves us to support all law enforcement agencies, including the Garda and the Army. I compliment the Minister and his team on introducing this Bill, the primary purpose of which is to give effect to the European Council decision establishing Europol....
- Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Garda should be given squad cars.
- Address by H.E. Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament (4 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Good man Timmy.
- Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am also delighted to be able to speak on this motion and I complement Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan from the bottom of my heart, particularly for the hard work she has done in bringing forward this motion and her ongoing work in living out the legacy she inherited from the late Tony Gregory and attacking this scourge of our nation. Much has been said and I am very annoyed that some members of...
- Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Mention has been made of the different issues relating to the many and varied people who are frightened. I wish to mention the restorative justice project in Nenagh, which is a fabulous project. Community service should be applied more. The Judiciary needs to be educated in how to deal with these issues. I am not lecturing judges but once a judge is appointed, he or she is appointed for...
- Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Even blood sports.
- Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am also pleased to contribute to this discussion. I welcome the Minister and compliment him on his interest in this area. He has for a long time demonstrated great interest and support for the arts. One Government backbencher said some people thought the Government would attack the arts. We are living in difficult times and there is always time for assessment, with value for money never...
- Private Notice Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: And no Labour Party Deputies.
- Private Notice Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister is making us giddy.
- Private Notice Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Answer the question.
- Private Notice Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: There is one in Carrick on Suir.
- Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am proud of my past, although the Minister might not be proud of his.
- Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Minister should speak to Senator Denis Landy.
- Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Government Members are looking for hedges to hide behind.
- Order of Business (3 Oct 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Government's legislative programme also includes, as Deputy Healy mentioned, local government reform but the only reform the Minister, Deputy Hogan, seems to be interested in is the amalgamation of South Tipperary and North Tipperary county councils.