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Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is the face of New Labour.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, may I raise a point of order?

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Revolving doors.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Under what legislation is the Minister for Justice and Equality - I see his deputy is also here today - advertising for space in Clonmel to accommodate the FCA when they are closing down the barracks there? They have an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper looking for accommodation. They have perfectly good accommodation already.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: That is what is happening. The Minister for injustice is doing this in Clonmel.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I will ask the Minister-----

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: For dumping them out of the barracks and onto the street. He should be ashamed.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I did. The Deputy's party is a dad's army.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I hope the Minister does.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: We will have to see Tom do it.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: For who will Tom be subbing?

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: They kept the CE schemes going.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Did the Minister ask Big Phil?

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister is going around the house now.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: You are winging it, Minister.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the Acting Chairman, Deputy Peter Mathews, for doing an excellent job. He is very placid, timid and effective. He should be in the Chair all of the time.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I too am disappointed and concerned about the amendments and the tenor of the Bill. We can go back to the manifesto. The Minister of State is a business man. He understands the issue better than I or most Members. I appreciate that the Government intends to amalgamate the Competition Authority, the National Consumer Agency, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, the Commission for...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The small person is paying for that.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: While I appreciate the intent of the Bill, it is, as my colleague, Deputy Dara Calleary, pointed out, already out of date. I am not blaming the Minister of State for this, but some blame should certainly be laid at the door of his departmental officials who have a duty to keep themselves abreast of these matters and ensure legislative proposals are up to date no matter what Government is in...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. It is being suggested that they could assist the Minister, Deputy Hogan, in the provision of remedial services as provided for in the water services legislation. They could perhaps be asked to dig up back gardens without machinery and re-lay them. These people must be made feel some hurt or empathy with the people they are blackguarding. If it is possible, they will find a way to...