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European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Maith an fear.

European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am also pleased to be able to make a brief contribution. Having listened to the Taoiseach's contribution, I am also disappointed because it is the same old mantra and the same old spin that is always being put on it. All of these summits have been built up to be something, but they have never lived up to expectations. This is a disappointing aspect for Ireland because as the growth rates...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad to resume this debate. I was the last person to speak on it just before the Christmas break. I had some very strong things to say that day. I hoped that when we came back there would be a new year's resolution. I spoke then about the arrogance of the Government after ten months in office. Now we are back here after the Christmas recess, and after time for reflection I find...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I cannot say anything about the Ceann Comhairle. I am sorry. I withdraw it. Deputy Buttimer is here.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I have done so.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Deputy is good at that himself.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am disappointed the Deputy did not get the heckler of the year award last year, but he will get over it. He got it for a few years. The Government is putting an institution in place to regionalise water services and it is will have an impact assessment afterwards. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will have a consultation period in a couple of weeks, even...

Private Members' Business. Promissory Notes: Motion (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I too am glad to speak to this motion. I compliment our colleagues in the United Left Alliance for putting forward this extensive and important motion at this vital time in our country's history. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, is here to debate the motion. He is a reasonable man and is working very hard on his brief. This morning, I listened to a debate between him...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: He did not say that.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: No.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Technical Group wrote to the Ceann Comhairle about this matter and I wonder why we have not received a reply.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: The Minister of Social Protection is not in the House but I want to ask the Taoiseach about community employment schemes and the controversy and mess which exists. There is uncertainty and angst whereby the Department is writing to community employment sponsors, of which I am one-----

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is writing to all of the participant sponsor groups-----

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: It is obviously under the Finance Act, but I am asking what legislation-----

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: I am raising it here because there is angst in communities throughout the country.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: People have been told one thing with a nod and a wink and community employment schemes are being devastated.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (18 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the fact that a family of five have been left without any income whatsoever because a second property has been assessed as means against them and have subsequently been refused a social welfare payment; what she proposes this family does to put food on their table when both parents are unemployed and without any source of...

Written Answers — Garda Compensation Claims: Garda Compensation Claims (18 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made by him on the authorisation of a garda compensation claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in finalising this claim; if there is any accountability in terms of the length of time it has taken for the consultant psychiatrist to complete their report;...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2012)

Mattie McGrath: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that a medical card was issued to an applicant and was subsequently withdrawn six weeks later when the applicant was issued with a general practitioner visit card; his further views on the fact that this is the third such case of this happening that I have brought to his attention in recent weeks; his views that this type of...