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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government has a great deal of work to do if it wants to ensure the referendum will be passed. The arrogant attitude displayed by some will not be of assistance in that regard. The Minister has engaged in bullying in respect of a number of issues and he received an answer in that regard at the recent GRA conference. He was, again, very mealy-mouthed when he addressed the latter. Those...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Sorry?

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Buttimer continues to compete with Deputy Durkan for heckler of the year. I accept that the fiscal compact treaty is a serious document. I have not made up my mind in respect of it and I am waiting to see what we can extract from Europe. We have an opportunity to get something from Europe. Those opposite can laugh at me if they choose but, like them, I am an elected Member of this House.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I might. I did not state that I would not read it. I said that I have not made up my mind on it.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I object to the vitriol being directed at me from those on the other side of the House, with the exception of Deputy Mathews, who is a reasonable individual and who possesses a great deal more knowledge on this matter than me.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Is my time exhausted?

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We are exporting Tipperary horses.

Private Members' Business. Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am pleased to be able to speak to the Bill today. I compliment all speakers to date. I watched the entire debate last night. Every elected Member is entitled to come to the House. It is incumbent on Members to come to the House and voice the views they hold on this very difficult and delicate issue. It has been a passionate issue during the past 25 years and long beforehand. It is not...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Where is he now?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It does not know its intent.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Today.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Big Phil has them terrorised.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is a fact.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: With regard to the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, there is to be a review of community employment schemes but the review is not taking place. This is directly affecting people's work. Schemes are closing and sponsoring groups are running away from them. One cannot blame them for that because cuts of 66% are being implemented. Before the last election, the Tánaiste and the Minister for...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No, this is part of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, which is being debated in the House at present.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I did so last night, at 11 o'clock.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They are not happy.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is in the Bill.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a death wish.