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Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Dec 2020)

Mattie McGrath: ...much this year. It will never be forgotten. We often say ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann about a person but we will not want a bliain like 2020 again. In fairness, I know the credit union movement has offered a loan scheme to members to tide them over Christmas and this is vital because we cannot have the money lenders and loan sharks, who are unscrupulous people,...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...been words, support, strong statements, leaks and unintended leaks, and whatever else from Ms Merkel and others. The Government should tell the EU to pony up. If the EU wants to show support for Ireland, it should put some money in our bank account and not have us borrowing to deal with the astronomical undermining of our economy and people by the forthcoming and unfolding Brexit, a...

Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2018)

Mattie McGrath: ...sites but many others are not. In God's name I cannot understand why vacant houses have not been fixed. I must return to what my colleague, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, said. Will the Government come clean and stop the spin? Does it have money or not? I am sick and tired of asking, cajoling and begging the Tipperary housing director and county manager to explain why houses are not being...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Mattie McGrath: ...for not attending many of its meetings but it is difficult to do so as I am a member of a number of other committees. Another reason for my frequent absences is that I am weary of all the talk about rebuilding Ireland and providing houses. The debate is going around in circles and getting nowhere. I declare an interest to the extent that I am involved in the construction industry...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2012)

Mattie McGrath: ...given what went on in those penal times. Little did we know since we got independence that we would be back in that situation again. Tragically for many people, we are. While the Bill has shortcomings, it is, however belatedly, an effort to resolve matters. Many people are affected by stress and trauma. Family life is under extreme pressure. People are being harassed by banks, lending...