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Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: None of us would get away with it.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We can proofread it too.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: On a point of clarification, a Cheann Comhairle, is the Deputy not half of the Government Whip?

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I thought he was half of the Government Whip. He is confusing us all now.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We cannot hear him.

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 Síochána, 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 CeoltóiríÉireann 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: Bí ag caint agus ag éisteacht leis na Seanadóirí.

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.