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Written Answers — European Court of Human Rights Rulings: European Court of Human Rights Rulings (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Court of Human Rights cannot oblige our nation to adopt it's recommendations and that the Irish people have already clearly expressed their opposition to the introduction of abortion in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33760/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This is a short and simple Bill at first glance and concerns the enablement of the constitutional convention. The Bill enables people to be selected from the electoral register to take part in the convention. I have many concerns with regard to the proposed convention and see it as merely window dressing to try to fulfil...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: My question is on the strategic infrastructure Bill. The new Saorview service will not be available in many parts of the country until much later than other parts. Furthermore, RTE has been causing periodic outages of transmission while the service is being upgraded. This is often done without notice to viewers and is causing much disquiet to families and providers.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The strategic infrastructure Bill.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Mr. Gay Byrne has a role in this too, as an adviser on behalf of the Government. We are entitled to see the television news. We want to see the Minister for Health tonight.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a mess.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Is that on both sides?

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Fadó fadó.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: St. Michael's in Clonmel.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Now, relax Bernard.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: From both sides.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Both sides and fair play.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Clearly.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Now, Ceann Comhairle, it happens to us all.

Written Answers — Fuel Rebate Scheme: Fuel Rebate Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his Departments working group that was set up to examine the Irish Road Hauliers Association proposals for an Essential User Fuel Rebate; the efforts he is taking to tighten up on the availability of green diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33273/12]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (10 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the free school transport scheme for medical card holders will be extended to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford when they have not been accepted to a school in their catchment area and subsequently attend a school in the adjoining area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33086/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33578/12]

Health Service Budget: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to contribute to this debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. I compliment Deputy Kelleher for tabling this motion. Some have regarded this motion as a bit of a cheek coming from Fianna Fáil. This Government is almost 18 months in office and we have nothing but broken promises. I do not blame the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, because...

Health Service Budget: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle can wince as much as he likes, but it is time to call a halt to this. We have been under siege. What Deputy Colreavy described is happening throughout the country. Unfortunate people from rural areas and elsewhere are being thrown to the wolves by a system that is out of control, that is not fit for purpose and which the Minister said he would dismantle. The...