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Housing Situation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...in some countries, but nothing at all here because Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been in its pockets for decades. Ask Mr. Seamus Maye about that and he will say it. There is a court case ongoing and there has been a fight for justice for 30 years. We put a levy on concrete to drive up the cost of houses again instead of dealing with the problem. We have a problem with bureaucracy...

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...;ilte a chur roimh na daoine agus na clanna go léir a fuair bás in the Monaghan and Dublin bombings. I want to welcome the families here and empathise with them. My welcome is not much good to them; they need justice. Unfortunately, they are not going to get it. I compliment Sinn Féin on bringing forward the motion. It will probably be in the next Government and I hope...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...has - they were demonised, blackguarded and condemned by everybody here and their mouthpieces in RTÉ and other places. Now they have it, they will not have a debate. I want the Minister for Justice in here. The Taoiseach can shake his head all he likes. It is a fact, and he has the support of all the parties here - every one of them. Now they are getting it in the face with the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...along. We would not be allowed to mention the word "migrant" in debates here over the past eight or ten months. Our motion opposing the migration pact was voted down last week. The Minister for Justice told Senator Keogan today and me last week that the Government would not publish the Attorney General's advice or, indeed, the interdepartmental advice on the questions we have about this...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad I was here for the Minister of State's freagra earlier. I do not think he has any answers really. He is telling us that it came from the justice committee, and it did. God help the migration pact that is before the justice committee. Is the Minister of State telling me the justice committee unanimously came up with this without opposition or with no discussion? It is a very...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): International Protection (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the latest departmental activities in the management of international protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17721/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: EU Agreements (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Government intends to hold a referendum on whether the people agree to opt in or opt out of the EU pact on migration and asylum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17720/24]

Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...the Gallery, some of whom I met outside and on the street. I met people from my constituency - Alison and Heather. Her mother was unable to come today. They are weary and tired from fighting for justice for so long. I salute them. The disaster has been a long-standing symbol of injustice in our country and not the only one. Some of the 48 people who lost their lives in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 453. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how many prosecutions have been initiated in respect of alleged offenses under section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004; the outcome of any such prosecutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17722/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 454. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in respect of whom a deportation order has been made that are currently in the State insofar as her Department is aware; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17723/24]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I join with the Tánaiste in wishing the families of the victims of the Stardust tragedy all the best today. I happened to be in Dublin that night as well. They have been a long time waiting for justice. I am questioning the issuing of planning exemptions for telecommunication structures such as masts as per the statutory instrument, class 31, of the Planning and Development Act...

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 Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 496. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she plans to publish the Attorney General’s advice on the ramifications of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on Ireland’s national sovereignty, as enshrined in Bunreacht na héireann, prior to seeking approval from both Houses of the Oireachtas to opt-in under the terms of Protocol 21 annexed to the Treaty...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 497. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on Article 7C of the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on asylum and migration management 2020/0279 (COD) in terms of Ireland’s national sovereignty, as enshrined in Bunreacht na héireann, the provisions of which cede power to the EU Commission to determine the total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (16 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 498. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to comment on her statement that there is “nothing” in the EU Migration and Asylum Pact “that does not benefit Ireland” in view of the fact that Ireland will be liable for more relocated asylum seeker applicants than many other EU countries in accordance with the formula for the distribution...

Death of Charlie Bird: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Mar 2024)

Mattie McGrath: .... He was a tremendous advocate for the families of the Stardust victims. He is gone to his happy reward now, at least knowing that there is an inquest going on and we hope that they will finally get justice. His journalistic colleagues could learn a great deal from him today because if Charlie Bird had been here, I am sure the news that started to emanate this morning at about ten...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: ...committees were sitting today. I was listening in my office to some of the diatribe. I point out that when we had our motion, we did not have a quorum for the whole motion. The Minister for Justice said last week in Thurles that she has to "push back very strongly" against claims by women in Roscrea that they do not feel safe in their own town.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I will ask a question of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, as she is present. The Minister was in Thurles last week and in Tipperary but she did not go to Roscrea. The women, mothers, grandmothers and children of Roscrea took a silent vigil outside the Garda station last Monday night. It was just themselves with no outside interference. The Minister insulted them and decried them...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I bring to the attention of the Tánaiste a potential Government cover-up regarding the upcoming referendums. On Monday, 12 February, the former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Senator Michael McDowell, accused the Minister, Deputy Roderic O'Gorman, of hiding vital information regarding the upcoming referendums in March. Senator McDowell's allegations suggest a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 116. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for Irish citizenship (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8239/24]