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Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: When will the Tánaiste give us the facts and figures for the savings to be made in comparison with other embassies? Why was it picked upon? I believe it was picked upon because there was a weakened Catholic Church and the Tánaiste wanted to exercise his bias against the Catholic Church and close it for that reason. It is a shame. It is naked politicisation and is wrong.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I will not withdraw what I said. The Minister and the Government should have been more aware of the situation in respect of the church before the final choice of the three to cut as well as the various comments made by those in the Minister's party when in opposition on issues addressed in many other areas and on investigations. They should have kept away from this because they should have...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister should talk to his members.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a fact.

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister makes plenty of them over there.

Written Answers — Irish Communities Abroad: Irish Communities Abroad (29 Mar 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the progress being made to address the matter of undocumented Irish citizens in the US; the level of dialogue taking place with all levels of the US political system and Government in support of these undocumented Irish in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17439/12]

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...