Results 18,841-18,860 of 20,768 for speaker:Mattie McGrath

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the fact that charging the €100 household charge on self-catering accommodation is giving an unfair competitive advantage to other businesses in the hospitality sector specifically the loss making hotels owned by the National Assets Management Agency; his further views that this charge on top...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card will not be renewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she is satisfied with the stress that is being unduly caused to this patient who is unable to provide further documentary evidence; if she will ensure that this card is renewed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Can I get one too?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Emigrate.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Who told them?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They have no services.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Government should send big Phil to China.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It all started over there.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to use his stake in the AIB to prevent the bank from introducing their proposed changes which require customers to hold a balance of €2,500 in their current accounts; his views on the fact that these measures will cause undue hardship for customers of the bank and will withdraw money from the local economies and have...

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I too welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Mac Craith a chur an Bille seo síos. Molaim an tAire, an Teachta Ó Nuanáin, freisin for accepting it. It is magnanimous of him and his junior Minister. Deputy Pringle stated he would be concerned this legislation will remain on the Order Paper for some time. Given the tenacity...

Transport Costs (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport 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 fuel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17161/12]

Transport Costs (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I thank the Minister for the efforts he is making and I compliment him on the small measures he has taken. The huge cost involved is fuel and increases by previous Government and this Government through the carbon tax and the increase in VAT have made it almost impossible. Two or three hauliers flee the industry on a daily basis because of the huge cost of fuel. When they go abroad they...

Transport Costs (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I do not accept that. As I stated, they are going out of business by the hour literally. The Minister said anyone who drives a car knows about the increase and we can see it in the price at the pumps. At best trucks do between 3 to 6 miles per gallon so it is a major cost. This is aligned with the fact they receive less income from the companies for which they work because everything is...

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes, indeed. The Water Services (Amendment) Bill is very much promised and very much on the way at present in regard to the consultation process for rural waste water treatment plants. That process closes on Friday next. There was totally inadequate publication and advertisement-----

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Can this period be extended? The closing date for submissions is this Friday.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It has been completely lost.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is about part of the legislation.

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No, no. When will the regulations be published in full? Can the date for public consultation be extended beyond Friday? This debate has been lost because the Minister has made such a mess of the household charge, but it has not gone away

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When will the regulations be published?