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Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: What about Deputy Donnelly?

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: What they need is a zimmer frame.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The question is not agreed.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a mechanism in place for a person who is above the income threshold for the higher education top up grant to have the application considered on hardship grounds; if there is any mechanism in place to appeal a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/12]

Written Answers — Bord Gáis: Bord Gáis (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an independent inquiry or investigation will be carried out into the adherence by a company (details supplied) to the transfer of undertakings regulations 2003 and also to the award and operation of the contract; if the security of employment and 12 month wage freeze as agreed between the unions and the...

Written Answers — Bord Gáis: Bord Gáis (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that Bord Gáis are compliant with the Late Payments in Commercial Transactions Regulations 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35524/12]

Written Answers — Workplace Safety: Workplace Safety (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will explain the circumstances surrounding the underground gas explosion that occurred during the commissioning of the new Bord Gáis pipeline between Midleton in County Cork and Ballyporeen in County Tipperary; the safeguards that are in place to prevent a reoccurrence of same; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Workplace Safety: Workplace Safety (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he and the Commission for Energy Regulations will confirm that a site specific explosion protection document is in place for each site on the Bord Gáis Network as required under regulation 169 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 299 of 2007; and if he...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: There is not a hope of that provision working.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on this Bill and I compliment the Government on bringing it forward. When will legislation to reintroduce stag hunting be published? It was promised in the general election. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, is not responsible for this area but the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, made many wild promises about it. I hope this...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Tá mé ag déanamh mo dhícheall. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle was not here when that discussion took place.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I hope we all have a good lunch. There will be good choice in the restaurant, even for any vegetarians who might be about the place. There is a range of healthy options to look forward to.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle was not here when my erstwhile colleagues were condemning all of this and seeking the banning of all and sundry. Thankfully, we did not, cannot and will not succumb to those demands. Outstanding work is carried out in rural areas by local gun clubs and fishing clubs, the IFA and other farming organisations, and by farming families themselves. It is a joint effort....

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a solo run.

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Taoiseach inform the House when the Green Paper on the reorganisation of the Defence Forces will be published in view of what is happening with the Minister who reduced two commands yesterday? Will the Green Paper examine the future participation of the Defence Forces in major religious events?

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No. The Minister would not allow the Army to participate in the recent congress. It is appalling if that is true.

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. I can assure the Chief Whip that there is nothing funny about it.

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will it cover-----

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will it cover the future participation of the Army in religious services?

Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Is it true that the Minister refused to allow the Army to participate in the Eucharistic Congress?