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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not talking about the Minister. Deputy O'Donovan could not even attend the previous meeting held in Newcastlewest.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The next meeting will be held in Tipperary on Monday week. On the same night, there will be a meeting in Abbeyfeale. If the Deputy attends the meeting in Abbeyfeale, I will go to the one in Tipperary. I will stay in Tipperary and the Deputy can stay in Abbeyfeale. He should not come up with another excuse and state that he will not be able to attend the meeting. He should not hide from...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy O'Donovan can attend the meeting in Abbeyfeale. I pride myself on telling the truth.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: If they can get them.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We never said such a thing.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I did know about it.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I move amendment No. 7: In page 5, to delete lines 22 to 24 and substitute the following: "(5) A certificate of registration shall be valid for the lifetime of the property or not less than 40 years from the date on which it was issued.". This debate has been acrimonious and people watching it on television are probably annoyed and are asking what we are doing here but if we got realistic...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am outlining the basis for my proposal on the registration, if Deputy Lawlor wants to listen. I want the certificate of registration to be valid for 40 years or for the lifetime of the household. What is the reason for the Minister's clandestine measure that the person must re-register every five years? We had the discussion about re-registering with the water services provider whoever...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We know the realpolitik is that these agencies and quangos have the power, some rightly and others wrongly, and they will use it. I discussed that with a Member before he left the Chamber. The NGOs and An Taisce already are drafting their complaints to Brussels. They see the "codology" being peddled here by a senior Minister in the Government which will result in there not being any...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Not enough.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: There were not.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Government for bringing forward proposed legislation in a construction contracts Bill. This ties in with the comments of the last speaker. There is a fundamental anomaly.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is vital to include a provision to cover suppliers of primary products, such as concrete and steel companies. Those products are not covered by legislation and they cannot be repossessed if they are in the ground and cannot be removed. They are a vital part in the foundations of buildings. I know there is pressure from officials in this regard but I do not know why. I compliment...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not prepared. Will the Acting Chairman revert to me again?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: My colleague is generous. I cannot say anything, as he is in the Chair, but we will have plenty of time to discuss the matter at the public meeting to be held in Tipperary. I have checked and anyone can legally attend a public meeting and speak with the permission of the chairman. I do not know who will chair it, but I look forward to debating the issue.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He will not be able to stop me. He can today, however, as I must respect what the Chair says.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is a pity that a Deputy had to to leave the House over the issue this morning. None of us wants to play games. The Minister knows this better than I do. We can joke about it, but it is a serious issue.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Acting Chairman also knows it, since people are attending his clinics also. We do not know what we are voting for. I have not been a Member for long, but I have been berated for previous legislation. This Bill is loose, as it sets no standards. Amendment No. 1 could have dealt with everything, as we would then have known what the standards and regulations would be. There would have...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am referring to planning issues. Tomorrow morning I will attend pre-planning meetings to discuss specific issues in County Tipperary. The question of percolation will be involved, but the meetings will mainly have to do with planning issues. Percolation systems must meet the 2009 guidelines, not the SR6. We cannot work around it. If it fails, there is no debate and one must move site,...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am not trying to provoke the Minister, but that is what he stated several times. When that measure is not included in the legislation, we will be happy. He might even legislate for it before the meeting in Dundrum House Hotel. Councillor Jack Crowe might have a great deal to say about it. He is a good local representative.