Mattie McGrath
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Independent · Tipperary South · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 148 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 393 debate contributions
- 545 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Tipperary South 2024-11-29 to present
- party Independent 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-01-22 · to Foreign
274. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the US military planes which flew over south Tipperary on the night of the 14 January 2026 were cleared to fly over this territory; if so, what their cargo was; if they were carrying ammunitions, weapons or parts of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5172/26]
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2026-01-22 · to Health
521. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the funding supports there are from the HSE for cancer support services and hospice groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5200/26]
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2026-01-22 · to Rural
554. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the dormant accounts funding scheme will open for 2026, and how groups can avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5201/26]
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2026-01-21 · to Finance
73. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate that Revenue officials would attend and interrogate stall holders at Christmas craft fairs in County Tipperary before Christmas; if this is official Government policy to interrogate stall holders at Christmas craft fairs; if it is a policy that supports our arts, heritage and culture and the future of our traditional crafts; if it risks losing traditional crafts as crafters will have no avenue to share their crafts with the public without being penalised by Revenue; if these actions are likely to be repeated going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4567/26]
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2026-01-21 · to Health
307. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health considering the ongoing difficulties recruiting a consultant ophthalmologist in south Tipperary if children in south Tipperary will be given access to a voucher/reimbursement scheme to allow them to access eye appointments and glasses privately to avoid long-term damage to their eyes (details supplied); if not, the reason the HSE is being permitted to continue failing children in south Tipperary with regard to their eye care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4737/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Education
516. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school in west Tipperary will be approved for a second ASD class, as promised ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, but which did not happen (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3630/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Education
528. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 383 of 9 December 2025, if he will provide the details requested in the question specifically, the number of children who have sought a letter of eligibility for a place in a special class or special school through the parents notify portal before the deadline of 1 October 2025, by county; the number of children who applied in south Tipperary; the number of children who have been issued with a letter of eligibility in south Tipperary; the reason for not providing the information requested previously (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3710/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Justice
731. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the review being carried out by his Department into a hotel (details supplied) following the outcome in the High Court; if he can confirm that there is full insurance on the property where there is no planning and no contract in place for IPAS; if he has reviewed the insurance in place for the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3817/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Children
851. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is satisfied that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is operating with an appropriate culture of accountability and transparency; if she will outline the measures she intends to take to address ongoing concerns regarding governance, oversight, and internal accountability within the agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3893/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Children
852. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will report on the actions taken by her Department in response to recent failures within Tusla identified through HIQA inspections, internal reviews, and external reports; if she will confirm whether any disciplinary or corrective measures have been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3894/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Children
853. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is satisfied that the current governance structures within Tusla are adequate to prevent repeated operational failures; if she intends to strengthen oversight mechanisms or introduce reforms to ensure improved performance and transparency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3895/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Children
854. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the mandate given to the newly appointed chairperson of Tusla regarding cultural reform within the agency; if she will confirm whether the chairperson has been tasked with addressing systemic issues relating to accountability, communication, and organisational culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3896/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Health
889. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason an Irish citizen cannot gain employment to carry out dyslexia assessments for young students in Ireland because they trained in the UK (details supplied); if she will urgently review these requirements to ensure that those who have the appropriate qualifications and want to work in Ireland can do so to help reduce waiting lists here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3315/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Health
1038. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health , further to the response to Parliamentary Question No. 958 of 18 November 2025, the number of babies that were born alive after abortion procedures in cases where neither major congenital anomaly nor extreme prematurity, at 22 weeks or earlier, were involved; the protocols and actions or interventions which were followed to protect the baby's life and health; the audits or other oversights which have been conducted on these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4313/26]
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2026-01-20 · to Health
1039. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health , further to the response to Parliamentary Question No. 958 of 18 November 2025, to provide a copy of the established national guidance documents mentioned as being followed when a baby is born showing signs of life after abortion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4314/26]
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2026-01-13 · to Education
1034. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 383 of 9 December 2025, if she will provide the information requested in the question (details supplied) in the interest of transparency and forward planning for all stakeholders as previous response failed to provide the information requested, specifically the number of children nationwide who sought a letter of eligibility for a place in a special class or special school through the parents notify portal, before the deadline of 1 October 2025, by county; the number seeking a letter of eligibility for a place in a special class and special school in South Tipperary; the number of children who have been issued with a letter of eligibility in South Tipperary; the reason the numbers have not been provided or will not be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73986/25]
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2026-01-13 · to Housing
1353. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 5 November 2025, to clarify whether his reply, in which he stated that he “asked that a review be undertaken of all existing Memoranda of Understanding,” means that all existing MoUs between the NPWS and 28 external organisations will be subject to the specific review he requested; and the timeline for the review of all MoUs with the 28 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73875/25]
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2026-01-13 · to Agriculture
1783. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an animal welfare organisation (details supplied) have had their annual animal welfare grant reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73959/25]
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2026-01-13 · to Health
2190. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the reimbursement claims for services under the PCRS scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74530/25]
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2026-01-13 · to Health
2191. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of cases recorded (details supplied) for a medical service in each of the years from 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74531/25]
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2025-12-18 · to Finance
173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance given that the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, is due to conclude its affairs and wind down operations by the end of 2025, to outline the arrangements in place to ensure that any unresolved investigations or litigation, particularly those involving significant public funds, are fully pursued; the person or body that will be responsible for ongoing investigations into alleged fraud or irregularities in current cases where matters are still arising, in particular two cases (details supplied); the person or body which will take responsibility for these investigations; if he will commit to a full and thorough investigation into both matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71751/25]
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2025-12-18 · to Foreign
257. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in light of the Government’s recent commitment of an additional €125 million in financial support to Ukraine, the accountability mechanisms in place to ensure Irish taxpayers’ money is used for its intended purpose; the way in which she will verify that funds provided by Ireland are properly monitored and safeguarded (details supplied); the oversight arrangements that exist at EU and national levels; if Ireland has any direct auditing or reporting requirements for these funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71752/25]
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2025-12-16 · to Justice
668. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number people that have been prosecuted for breach of the in-camera rule in family courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71327/25]
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2025-12-16 · to Children
805. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the behaviour support service currently being delivered through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) in Cashel and Clonmel will continue; if funding has been secured for this service in 2026; if funding has not been committed; the reasons for this decision; if she will urgently review the matter given the significant shortage of services already affecting CDNT teams in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71308/25]
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2025-12-09 · to Finance
295. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will open a full investigation into the serious matters of fraud within NAMA outlined in Dáil Éireann by this Deputy on 25 November 2025 (details supplied); if he will engage with NAMA on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69463/25]