Results 18,301-18,320 of 20,934 for speaker:Mattie McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40160/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (25 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a cancer patient (details supplied) who is currently undergoing radiotherapy and other medical treatment at significant cost has been refused a medical card; if she will ensure that the appeal against this decision is dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40352/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: To ask the Minister for Health the services available to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who requires a secure placement in a Psychiatric Unit since the closure of St. Michael's Psychiatric Unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40504/12]
- National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am also delighted to be able to make a contribution on this very important legislation. I commend the Government on introducing the Bill and the officials for drafting it. The process will not be easy but I hope there will be a good and fair discussion of the issues, as it behoves us all to ensure that none of those heinous crimes are ever perpetrated again. It is difficult to say...
- Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: To return to the Bill, the Minister and his officials have tried their best to look after animal husbandry and animal welfare without throwing out the baby with the bathwater. I want to return to the coursing industry. The coursing industry is very important to south Tipperary and other parts of the county also. I have invited my colleague, Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, who spoke when...
- Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am also delighted to be able to speak today on this legislation. I compliment the Minister on all the work done since he took his post, particularly with animal welfare and rural Irish life. He has a keen interest and knowledge of everything happening in the agricultural industry. I am pleased to welcome this Bill, although I have slight concerns about some aspects. They are not major...
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: ADHD I would say.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Tánaiste has been giving replies to questions about job creation, jobs initiatives and so on. I want to ask under promised legislation about sick leave for employees. Small businesses will be closed down-----
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am sure it is employment law. The Minister for Social Protection is making soundings about it on a daily basis and it is a huge concern to employers.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Yes.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am sure she is involved in the social welfare Bill. I am more interested today in social welfare than animal welfare. Businesses will be driven-----
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We will have no jobs and the Ministers knows that. It is no laughing matter.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I got no answer.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: There is, according to the Minister.
- Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I got no answer. If we got an answer, there would be no codology.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Civil war in the Department of Health.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Change the record.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: They will be waiting.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: When are you going to start?
- Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is shocking.