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Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I am not sure if my other colleagues will be joining us. I am glad to be able to speak today on this as well. While it is of vital importance and very noble that we have a pension for employees who are not in the public sector, this is coming on top of so many other pieces of regulation and bureaucracy, especially for small businesses. I...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: We do not have much time on this. The RSA is not fit for purpose, nor is TII. They are too rigid and there is too much bureaucracy. We are trying to have speed limits reduced at dangerous junctions. We are supposed to have got rid of the NRA but I do not believe we have. We decommissioned the IRA and we are stuck with the NRA. It is impossible to talk to and will not listen to...

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: As the debate has concluded, I will now put the question: "That the motions relating to proposals for Council decisions on the signing and the conclusion of an agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of passenger name data, are hereby agreed to.”

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I will stop you now because I have been told that this subject is not relevant to the legislation.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: You may talk to the Minister of State separately about this. He is nodding in agreement.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Good. That is the spirit. In a new coalition maybe.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Yes. Okay.

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: There are two motions to be put before the House. Before calling on the Minister of State to open the debate, I remind Members that two motions are to be decided. An céad motion is on a proposal on the signing of an agreement with Canada on the transfer of passenger name data agus an dara motion is on a proposal on the conclusion of an agreement with Canada on the transfer of passenger...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Last February, public representatives in Clonmel, including the mayor and Councillor Niall Dennehy, were told that 62 modular homes for asylum seekers were being considered for construction on Heywood Road. We did not hear a dickybird since then. I have been trying through parliamentary questions and freedom of information, FOI, requests to get information but I could not get it. Last...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It should worry you.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: The Government is trying to stifle them.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It should be repackaged.

Disability Justice: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I compliment the movers of this motion, Solidarity-People Before Profit. Last year, the Minister tried to introduce a British system, which has caused uproar, and we know why. The Green Paper tried to tackle related issues, including the cost of disability and the low employment rate among people with disabilities, with a single policy change and it has not worked. Everyone will know what...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made on an application for a foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16970/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a referendum will be required before the State can formally opt in to the regulations that comprise the EU Migration and Asylum Pact (the Pact) which was approved by the European Parliament on 10 March 2024, given the potential significant financial burden or charge on funds on the State arising from any such formal opt-in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide all communication with regard to an offer of accommodation for international protection applicants in a property in Clonmel, County Tipperary (details supplied); if this property has been rejected; the current status of this offer; the dates this property was inspected by Department officials; and if...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I am very concerned about any plans to pause or review plans for ASD classes in rural areas. In a response to a parliamentary question the Minister for Education stated that, due to falling demographics at primary level, the Department "considers it prudent to maximise the use of existing spare accommodation capacity ... in the first instance, before considering any applications for further...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Because of the narrowness of the vote, that this is a matter of great importance and that the gap is fewer than ten, under Standing Order 83(3)(b), I am asking for a vote other than by electronic means.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Majority.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: Anti-democratic.