Tipperary South — week of Mon, 21 Sept

What your Tipperary South TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Sept – 27 Sept 2020 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 42 questions · 5 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2020-09-22 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 26–19

Voted against 1 Mattie McGrath

Did not vote 2 Michael Murphy · Seamus Healy

The motion · motion passed 28–16

Voted against 1 Mattie McGrath

Did not vote 2 Michael Murphy · Seamus Healy

Mattie McGrath — Independent 2 votes · 42 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 42 total

Health 11 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason part 6 of SI 326 of 2020 relating to relevant events, restricts events being held in hotels to six with the exception of a wedding which allows 50 persons (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being caused to hotels which are at risk of closure or major job losses unless these restrictions are lifted; if it will be ensured such restrictions are lifted in the next round of regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24822/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason 50 spectators are allowed for an indoor sporting event but dancing classes being held in the same facilities are restricted to pods of six which is not practical for many dancing schools with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; if the policy will be reviewed and clarity provided in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24968/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason it is possible to have a wedding of up to 50 in a function room but other family celebrations being held in the same function room are restricted to pods of six with no intermingling between pods with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; the reason a christening and a funeral meal for example could not have 50 with the same restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24969/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the definition of what is considered a larger venue that would allow 100 persons at an indoor event with regard to the Living with Covid-19 plan; if a venue is considered suitably large if a wedding holding up to 100 in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24970/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of transporting a patient with a nurse from South Tipperary General Hospital to the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; the amount spent of the transport of mental health patients to Kilkenny since the closure of St. Michaels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if provision for a special room to accommodate patients presenting with mental health difficulties can now be provided with the extra investment to help reduce the difficulties being faced by patients presenting with mental health difficulties following the announcement of a €1 million investment in the accident and emergency department at South Tipperary General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the full cost of refurbishment works carried out at St. Michael’s Hospital, Clonmel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25275/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the specialist mental health cover being provided at South Tipperary General Hospital; if a specialist nurse and doctor are available at the hospital 24/7; the mental health facilities available to those facing a crisis in south County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25294/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of patients with mental health difficulties presenting to South Tipperary General Hospital emergency department over the past two years; the numbers of patients transferred to the department of psychiatry in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25295/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the new Living with Covid-19 guidelines for weddings indicate 50 persons including the necessary reception and hotel staff or 50 guests of the wedding couple (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department and the HSE will allocate funds to pay student nurses returning to work in hospital settings for placement in the coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26122/20]
Community 7 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if she has read in full the report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25300/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the implementation measures taken to date in respect of the 34 recommendations contained in the CEDRA report by specific expenditure or action detail in tabular form. [25301/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the overall or full costs associated with undertaking and publishing the CEDRA report. [25302/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands her views on whether the overarching control and decision-making measures pertaining to rural towns falls between Departments and agencies with a lack of a joined up approach including no central body taking charge of policy, strategy, funding and research of towns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25303/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands the attempts made to develop a place-based approach to rural policies which would emphasise bottom up policies supported by top-down supports; and her plans to decentralise central services to a point of contact closer to the citizen. [25304/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if successful applicants to the 2019 town and village renewal scheme can have their match funding requirement of 20% reduced to 10% in line with the 2020 scheme due to the difficulty that community groups are facing in fundraising during the Covid-19 pandemic and risk the entire project collapsing as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25317/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands if additional funding will be made available through the Covid-19 town and village renewal accelerated measures grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26123/20]
Education 6 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the specific scientific evidence relied on to implement the mandatory wearing of masks in schools; the special arrangements in place for students that may have special needs such as those that are hard of hearing and are finding it increasingly difficult to learn in view of the inability to lip-read due to the wearing of masks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24821/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education when a bus route will be provided for eleven students (details supplied) travelling from Clogheen, County Tipperary to Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25239/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education if a student (details supplied) can be transferred on to a bus route that passes their house twice daily under the school transport scheme rather than having to travel over two kilometres to another route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25240/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in granting funding for additional accommodation works for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25241/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the status of the amalgamation of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25242/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education if a review of the school transport scheme will be carried out for students attending a school (details supplied) and for those that have been awarded concessionary tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25243/20]
Housing 5 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will seek to extend the local authority commercial rates waiver scheme in order to support the hotel and hospitality industry which is at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the agency which takes responsibility for the dredging and clearing rivers of fallen trees, debris and so on after the recent storms, particularly close to bridges to ensure that flooding is prevented where possible ahead of the winter season; and if sufficient funding will be afforded to local authorities to carry out the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the terms of the grant for improving private water supply to homes will be reviewed with regard to the need for a house to be in existence for seven years, in view of the fact it excludes new build dwellings which are unable to connect to the Irish Water public supply or group water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25072/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the renewal of the national coursing licence; his views regarding the renewal of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26126/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if issues faced by planning authorities will be reviewed regarding the taking in charge process particularly concerning developer provided infrastructure and management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26127/20]
Climate 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the steps he has taken to ensure a speedy roll-out of the National Broadband Plan to ensure persons in rural Ireland can work from home. [25305/20]
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan including promised properties, delivered properties and the timeline for each by county in tabular form. [25306/20]
Media 2 questions
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if the 100 spectators and patrons allowed at outdoor sporting events includes players and management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24971/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if the sports capital grant scheme will open in 2020 for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26124/20]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2020-09-23 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with private accommodation providers regarding returning deposits to students that will not be availing of student accommodation due to the blended learning format of the 2020-2021 academic year. [25741/20]
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the industries, that is, education, health, information technologies, financial services, legal services and so on which provide payment to students for their work as part of their college degree; the person or body responsible for issuing payment to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26125/20]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is planning to support the hotel and hospitality industry which are at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted immediately; the steps he will take to improve liquidity of such businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will seek to reduce tourism VAT to 9% in order to support the hotel and hospitality industry which is at imminent risk of a further 100,000 job losses and hotel closures unless restrictions limiting events to six persons are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of the blind pension or disability allowance will lose their payment if they travel abroad; if so, if they will have to reapply on their return; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24819/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number of peace commissioners in County Tipperary; the number of peace commissioners in each district; the name and address of each peace commissioner in the county; the frequency with which peace commissioner lists are updated in order to take into account the death or incapacity of a peace commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24824/20]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-09-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the CAP pillar 1 payments to each farmer by county and category (details supplied), in tabular form. [25307/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport when funding will be made available for structural repair works and a pedestrian bridge associated to Ardfinnan Bridge, County Tipperary in order to allow traffic to resume at a two-way system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26121/20]
Defence 1 question
- 2020-09-24 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the status of plans for the Nenagh military barracks site, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26120/20]

New lobbying 4 returns

Mental Health Reform Health
- To advocate for legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.
Threshold Housing
- Emailed the Deputy the details of Threshold's emergency helpline
Macra na Feirme Finance
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget Submission
Pender & Associates Ltd Taxation
- Vat rate on on-trade alcohol

Michael Murphy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Threshold Housing
- Email to the councillor to adivse them of the emergency phoneline

Seamus Healy — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.