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Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will the Minister visit Clonmel Garda station? From discussions with the Garda, I understand it would need a good portion of the 11-acre site, perhaps five acres or more. The Department owns the site so it is important that the Minister ring-fence it and make the site available. We can deal with the OPW at another stage and do our best. I also support the VEC using the location. I am...

Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Where Tipperary leads, others follow.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Statute Law Revision Bill 2012, which deals with a large number of archaic Acts of Parliament. Similar legislation revising statute was enacted in 2009 and there have been other such Acts over the years. I echo Deputy Ó Cuív's comment that considerable work had been done in this area in recent years. I urge the Government to continue...

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister has his head in the sand. My Bill has shortcomings in it and I would be the first to admit that. It was sent in last November and it only reached the floor here in March, so there was plenty of time for him and his officials to look over it and advise me in whatever way possible. The fact is that homes and precious buildings are being plundered. The Minister had a taste of...

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Metal Theft Forum has finalised its report on the metal theft crime prevention and reduction plan in view of the fact that it was expected to do so by the end of March; the reason for the delay in finalising this report; when this report will be published; his plans to deal with the growing problem of metal theft; and if he...

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I apologise for my absence when the question was due to be taken. A report on the cash for gold business was published yesterday. We are thinking around the problem of scrapping precious metals. I welcome the publication of the metal forum report and the decision to submit it to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence. However, as the Minister knows better than anyone,...

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Why did the Minister not allow my Bill to pass on Second Stage in order that it could go before the Select Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence? The report being sent to the committee will probably be followed by another. While the Garda is doing its best and enjoys my support in this matter, it does not have the tools of the trade and is being led a merry dance because there is no...

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They were statements of fact, not ramblings.

Crime Prevention (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister should do his job.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the electoral amendment Bill. When does the Taoiseach expect the announcement in respect of the redrawing of the constituencies, which we all await with bated breath?

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: What is the legislation then?

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We are all getting reports.

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and his officials have gone to Rio, so who will take the flack when it comes out?

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, took some comment last week-----

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Will the report be out tomorrow?

Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: If big Phil got his way it would.

Written Answers — Early Retirement Scheme: Early Retirement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of retired primary and second level teachers who have retired on or after 1 February 2009 and who are currently on his Department's payroll and being paid by payable order; the number of these awarded the salary increase of 2.5% payable from 1 September 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29169/12]

Written Answers — Early Retirement Scheme: Early Retirement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired primary and second level teachers currently on his Departments payroll who having transferred from payable order to electronic funds transfer since 1 February 2009 that were given retrospection of the salary increase of 2.5% payable from 1 September 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29170/12]

Order of Business (19 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When will the review of community employment schemes, which is underway, be published? We need to know because it is unfair to communities throughout the country, sponsor groups, participants and the public who are availing of the services.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We have been hearing that since Christmas.