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- 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...
- Health Service Budget: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: We need something to move this mountain of bureaucracy. It must be undermined. The Minister would be better off being here in the House instead of in Cyprus and dealing with the problems rather than running away from them.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I refer to the strategic infrastructure Bill. The Taoiseach informed the House last week that the national co-ordinating committee was meeting as a result of the flooding in Cork and elsewhere. I wish to speak on the plight of farmers and the tourism industry as result of the inclement weather. What action will be taken to compensate or to do something to help alleviate the desperate...
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: He needs to act soon.
- Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Was it a tulip or a primrose?
- Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Do you have a wedding ring?
- Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: It is all hunky dory.
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Is that any better?
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle should have let him off because he is far more qualified to speak on this and probably better able to pay the bills to get the information. Anyway, we will not go there this morning. I am pleased to be able to speak on this Bill. I compliment Deputy Fleming for introducing the legislation. I am somewhat surprised by the comments of Deputy McDonald. I submitted a...
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: A number of requests that were made are evident in the Bill, as are changes to the way the system works. Deputy Ross and Deputy McDonald were right to refer to the costs. The number of freedom of information requests dropped significantly because of the costs. However, there should be a barrier for nuisance requests. It should not be too easy. The same applies to the planning process....
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: On a point of information, are we discussing the Fianna Fáil Bill or the one produced by Deputy Pearse Doherty?
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: I just want clarity on the matter.
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Jul 2012)
Mattie McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaà that are based in Clonmel Garda Station, County Tipperary; the number of gardaà that have been based in Clonmel Garda Station every year for the past 10 years; the current ratio of gardaà per population of Clonmel; the way this compares with other jurisdictions; the further way the garda per population rate of...