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- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I hope the Acting Chairman, Deputy Tom Hayes, will give me some latitude and not be too hard on me. He and I, together with our Tipperary colleagues, are now serving a united constituency and must all stick together. The Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, indicated that the primary purpose of this Bill is to close a loophole in current law. The Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998...
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am giving good value for money tonight.
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy is afraid I might go on a circuitous route back to South Tipperary and that I might refer to the closure of an institution in south Tipperary in respect of which he did not do enough to save.
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The revision of the constituency has nothing to do this. The Deputy is as concerned about that as I am. I am interested in restorative justice. The Bill lists at Schedule 1 the specific offences which must be reported, in particular offences against children and vulnerable persons. I believe in restorative justice. I take this opportunity to compliment the Garda SÃochána, in particular...
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking to counteract the effects of the escalating price of fuel that is adversely affecting the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23979/12]
- Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Question 401: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the avenue that is available to a person who wishes to dispute their liability for the non-principal private residence charge; the avenue available for a person to dispute or appeal penalty fees relating to the non-payment of the NPPR where they were not aware of their liability; and if he will make a...
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I have the floor, Minister. We know what you are doing. South Tipperary arts centre did brilliant work with many household names such as Comhaltas CeoltóirÃÃireann and Brú Ború. The Minister was on Matt Cooper's show earlier today - chuala méé sin. The Minister is not marking Jimmy Barry Murphy now; it is a different situation. The Minister talks about jobs. I compliment Senator...
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Why not?
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We thought so.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Will he listen to them now?
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Bà ag caint agus ag éisteacht leis na SeanadóirÃ.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Government has destroyed the committees.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Among other things.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: What did that cost?
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Deputy O'Donovan is not too bad at that.
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Deputy O'Donovan is mixed up.
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012. I welcome some of the comments that have been made by the Minister. The report that was published last week, like the other reports of recent years, reminds us that we cannot leave any stone unturned as we try to ensure there is no ambiguity about the...
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Fianna Fáil Party for tabling this motion and I thank the Deputies for sharing time with us. I believe in a society that values creativity, imagination and expression. The arts enrich our lives. Everyone should be given the opportunity to participate and enjoy the arts and to appreciate the value of the arts, which is more important. I come from a proud county, south...
- National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I am shocked that the Minister is trying to-----