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Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am talking about that. I told the House it is approximately €41,000, but I am not sure of the exact figure. However, the political parties get €5 million, apart from the 19 Independent Members. That is on top of the ordinary staff and the €126,000 per Member for Fine Gael, the Labour Party, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. The Government parties get less now that they are in Government.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I did not know the system. The Deputy is only listening to bits of what I am saying. I was not aware of the leader's allowance until I came to this side of the House. However, it is there. It is shambolic to have such a con job. We are being told we have €41,000, which we have, but we have sought some back-up staff. I went back and forward to Ministers and the Ceann Comhairle on this...

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is worse now.

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Rabbitte was snared by the Savage.

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I think the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, was snared by Tom Savage.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be available in Derrygrath, Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22963/12]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in proceeding with the sewage treatment system upgrade (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22862/12]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the costs associated with applying for renewing a pub licence (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if there is any way of reducing these costs in order to assist those who are hoping to open a new business and provide employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22915/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there has been a change in policy to allow students of a college (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to use college machinery to carry out various contracting works at cost price, to cover the cost of diesel only; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that this is causing to local contractors who are...

Private Members' Business. Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to speak on the motion this evening and compliment my colleagues in the Technical Group on tabling it and doing so much research. It is easy to do the research because we all hear stories in our offices from families, parents, single parents and guardians of children with special needs having had their allowances savagely cut. My late brother was a paediatrician in south...

Private Members' Business. Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We are not saying that. The Minister should tell the truth about it.

Order of Business (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I ask the Taoiseach again - this is about the sixth time I have done so along with others, notably Deputy Ó Cuív, who is not here - when will the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, announce the guidelines in regard to the Water Services Act and septic tanks? We have water services and a household tax but this is a slow burner and it will not go away.

Order of Business (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He has failed to give it in spite of it being promised several times.

Order of Business (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When?

Order of Business (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Has the Taoiseach sent him on holidays? He is missing.

Order of Business (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I know Deputy McGrath is very concerned about this.

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is all cannibalism.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 48: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he plans to introduce, if any, to assist the licensed Irish road hauliers who are struggling as a result of the price increases in motor tax; if he will consider eliminating motor tax for registered road hauliers and introduce a pay as you drive system of motor tax as used in Europe for road...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/12]

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to be able to speak to the Bill. I was never as excited about a Bill being brought before the House as I was about this one. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, his staff and Senator Feargal Quinn on the work they have done on it. I particularly compliment the Minister of State on the bipartisan approach he has taken to it. He has been prodded and...