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Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: I am honoured. I thank the electorate of Dublin South for entrusting me as their Dáil Deputy in this Chamber for the next five years. It is a great honour and a privilege. I am here because they have asked me to bring my skills and my experience to the Chamber during our debates and conversations about how we should address this country's problems. I thank the electorate and my family...

Corporation Tax: Motion (22 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: I echo the substance of the speech by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and underpin and underscore how important is the maintenance of a 12.5% corporation tax for this country. I wish to make two points on this motion. There are two important thrusts our Government representatives, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance, must make in the coming days. The first concerns...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: That is nonsense.

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: On Friday last I met Mr. Hussein Hamed Buhidma and a colleague of his, Mr. Adam Argaig, in Buswells Hotel. Mr. Buhidma ran as a candidate in the Dublin South constituency in the recent general election. He was born in Libya but moved to this country in 1983. Since then, he has raised a family here. He is extremely grateful for the welcome and support he received from Ireland and her...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Listening to this debate both yesterday and this evening, it is very obvious there is an awakening sense of fairness again, a good sign. For some time our society was operating in a fog which led to disaster and catastrophe. The people we would expect to be leaders in society, not just politicians but professionals, actually helped create that fog. It is surprising the talented and skilled...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Peter Mathews: Half of this group do not even reside in the country for taxation purposes. Deputy Lenihan should recall I am a Member of this House in order to represent the thoughts and feelings of my constituents. I am certain what I have to say in this debate reflects what I, along with many other Deputies, heard on the doorsteps during the election. It is important a review of the universal social...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: We all agree that we must pull together in assessing and measuring the situation. Last Thursday, we received a full and honest presentation from the Minister for Finance regarding the report prepared by New York's BlackRock Solutions, suitably adjusted and edited by the Governor of the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator to allow for a presentation on the up-to-date position of the...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: NAMA changed the law.

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: A Chathaoirligh-----

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: May I speak?

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on Irish remaining a compulsory subject on the leaving certificate course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6528/11]

Written Answers — Property Management Companies: Property Management Companies (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the penalties a management company of an apartment block are liable to face if they breach section 131 and 148(7) of the Companies Act 1963 by not holding an annual general meeting within 15 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6720/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Civil Partnership Act 2010 to recognise civil partnerships from Northern Ireland so that couples are exempt from inheritance tax in the event of the death of a partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6495/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to retain St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6501/11]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to include spinal cord injury in the long-term illness scheme in recognition that sufferers require specialised equipment such as wheelchairs, mattresses, cushions and day to day medical items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6484/11]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to update the list of long-term illnesses eligible for a medical card for the first time in thirty years; if he will include Long Segment Hirschsprung Disease as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6560/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to make a start on the implementation of the 2001 Government task force report on autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6490/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Apr 2011)

Peter Mathews: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact an organisation (details supplied) currently does not receive any State funding; his plans to provide funding to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6515/11]