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Mattie McGrath

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Memberships

  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024
  • · 32nd Dáil · 10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020
  • · 31st Dáil · 9 March 2011 – 9 March 2016
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 1 February 2011

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Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the HSE were first notified of aluminium levels that were exceeding the prescribed EU level at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant in South Tipperary; if the HSE carried out inspections on this plant; when the HSE carried out such inspections; the findings at each inspection; the reason the public were not notified earlier of a do not consume notice when the levels of aluminium were found to be in excess of 2,300 micrograms per litre- 12 times higher than the EU proscribed levels; and the steps the HSE are taking to protect public health by this very serious failure . [74687/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

210. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when the HSE were first notified of aluminium levels that were exceeding the prescribed EU level at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant in South Tipperary; if the HSE carried out inspections on this plant; when the HSE carried out such inspections; the findings at each inspection; the reason the public were not notified earlier of a do not consume notice when the levels of aluminium were found to be in excess of 2,300 micrograms per litre- 12 times higher than the EU proscribed levels; and the steps the HSE are taking to protect public health by this very serious failure . [74687/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the impact of high aluminium levels in the public water supply in South Tipperary which has found to be as high as 12 times the prescribed EU level; the impact that this may have on animals and our food systems as animals have been drinking this water for some period of time; the guidance available from his Department in relation to the safe levels of aluminium for livestock; if he will examine this matter; and issue guidance on the matter for farmers who are seeking guidance. [74709/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

139. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the impact of high aluminium levels in the public water supply in South Tipperary which has found to be as high as 12 times the prescribed EU level; the impact that this may have on animals and our food systems as animals have been drinking this water for some period of time; the guidance available from his Department in relation to the safe levels of aluminium for livestock; if he will examine this matter; and issue guidance on the matter for farmers who are seeking guidance. [74709/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will instruct the inland fisheries to carry out an investigation in relation to the impact of high aluminium levels in the public water supply which was being treated at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment plant in South Tipperary; if he will investigate where the contaminated water was disposed of or discharged to; the water sources which may be impacted by exceedances in aluminium levels; if there has been any resulting fish kill that may have been caused by excessive levels of aluminium entering our rivers and water sources; and if he will carry out an investigation in the matter. [74713/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

141. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will instruct the inland fisheries to carry out an investigation in relation to the impact of high aluminium levels in the public water supply which was being treated at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment plant in South Tipperary; if he will investigate where the contaminated water was disposed of or discharged to; the water sources which may be impacted by exceedances in aluminium levels; if there has been any resulting fish kill that may have been caused by excessive levels of aluminium entering our rivers and water sources; and if he will carry out an investigation in the matter. [74713/26]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason retained and full-time firefighters who continue to pass annual medical and fitness assessments are required to retire upon reaching 62 years of age; whether he will review this policy in light of increased life expectancy and ongoing recruitment and retention difficulties within the fire service; whether consideration is being given to permitting firefighters who continue to meet all occupational health and fitness standards to remain in service until at least the State pension age of 66. [72649/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

514. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason retained and full-time firefighters who continue to pass annual medical and fitness assessments are required to retire upon reaching 62 years of age; whether he will review this policy in light of increased life expectancy and ongoing recruitment and retention difficulties within the fire service; whether consideration is being given to permitting firefighters who continue to meet all occupational health and fitness standards to remain in service until at least the State pension age of 66. [72649/26]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the proposal by a school (details supplied) to transition from an English-medium school to a Gaelscoil; the outcome of the meeting between Department officials; and the projected timeline for progressing the proposal. [71779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

321. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the proposal by a school (details supplied) to transition from an English-medium school to a Gaelscoil; the outcome of the meeting between Department officials; and the projected timeline for progressing the proposal. [71779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline plans to fund a panel of 20+ dyslexia support specialists throughout the country to carry out dyslexia assessments and support children with dyslexia in schools across the country; the way in which such specialists with the required credentials and experience can apply for such roles; when such roles will be advertised; and where they will be based. [71420/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

269. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline plans to fund a panel of 20+ dyslexia support specialists throughout the country to carry out dyslexia assessments and support children with dyslexia in schools across the country; the way in which such specialists with the required credentials and experience can apply for such roles; when such roles will be advertised; and where they will be based. [71420/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the use of native rare cattle breeds, such as Dexter cattle, for conservation grazing on upland and mountainous areas, including Slievenamon, as a means of reducing excessive vegetation growth and mitigating wildfire risk; and if grants or support schemes are available, or are being considered, to assist farmers and landowners in undertaking such conservation grazing projects. [67372/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

24. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the use of native rare cattle breeds, such as Dexter cattle, for conservation grazing on upland and mountainous areas, including Slievenamon, as a means of reducing excessive vegetation growth and mitigating wildfire risk; and if grants or support schemes are available, or are being considered, to assist farmers and landowners in undertaking such conservation grazing projects. [67372/26]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 62040/26, to provide a breakdown of where the €500,000 was invested in the development and enhancement of fire line infrastructure and associated forest fire mitigation measures across Coilte's estate (details supplied); the areas where new fire lines were constructed and the areas where existing fire lines were renewed; the investment in firebreaks that occurred in south Tipperary; and if he plans to upgrade and maintain fire lines in south Tipperary, particularly on Slievenamon. [69996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

475. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 62040/26, to provide a breakdown of where the €500,000 was invested in the development and enhancement of fire line infrastructure and associated forest fire mitigation measures across Coilte's estate (details supplied); the areas where new fire lines were constructed and the areas where existing fire lines were renewed; the investment in firebreaks that occurred in south Tipperary; and if he plans to upgrade and maintain fire lines in south Tipperary, particularly on Slievenamon. [69996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports and services each school will lose in circumstances (details supplied); the supports that would be available from her Department to support such a merge; the position with regard to the re-deployment of staff including principal, teachers and support staff; and the procedure for the school community to follow in this instance. [69771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

186. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports and services each school will lose in circumstances (details supplied); the supports that would be available from her Department to support such a merge; the position with regard to the re-deployment of staff including principal, teachers and support staff; and the procedure for the school community to follow in this instance. [69771/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the convention on Education and the panel discussion on school values and culture; the reason for no involvement from the Catholic Church or religious bodies on the panel considering the number of schools in the State under their patronage; the way the panellists were selected; the people that selected the panellists; her views on there being no representatives from the Catholic Church when discussing school values and culture when Educate together were represented. [69746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

193. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the convention on Education and the panel discussion on school values and culture; the reason for no involvement from the Catholic Church or religious bodies on the panel considering the number of schools in the State under their patronage; the way the panellists were selected; the people that selected the panellists; her views on there being no representatives from the Catholic Church when discussing school values and culture when Educate together were represented. [69746/26]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the full costs of the Heywood Road modular buildings, County Tipperary (details supplied), including all building, site preparation and security costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70017/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

431. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the full costs of the Heywood Road modular buildings, County Tipperary (details supplied), including all building, site preparation and security costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70017/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants. [69691/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

319. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants. [69691/26]

Question· writtenPQ 933asked

933. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a grant scheme for Men's Sheds to assist with their overhead and running costs for the period 1 May 2025 to 31 December 2026. [68341/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

933. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a grant scheme for Men's Sheds to assist with their overhead and running costs for the period 1 May 2025 to 31 December 2026. [68341/26]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review and increase capacity on the post-primary school transport route serving Burncourt and surrounding areas to schools in Mitchelstown, in view of the significant demand for places and the number of students currently unable to obtain a seat on the service; whether additional capacity will be provided for concessionary passengers on this route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

398. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review and increase capacity on the post-primary school transport route serving Burncourt and surrounding areas to schools in Mitchelstown, in view of the significant demand for places and the number of students currently unable to obtain a seat on the service; whether additional capacity will be provided for concessionary passengers on this route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the High Court declaration (details supplied) the number of complaints of perjury, or of attempting to pervert the course of justice, arising from in camera family law or child care proceedings have been recorded by An Garda Síochána since July 2019; the number that have been investigated; and the number of files that have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and the number of prosecutions that have resulted. [67526/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

122. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the High Court declaration (details supplied) the number of complaints of perjury, or of attempting to pervert the course of justice, arising from in camera family law or child care proceedings have been recorded by An Garda Síochána since July 2019; the number that have been investigated; and the number of files that have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and the number of prosecutions that have resulted. [67526/26]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a location (details supplied) will be returned to community use; when the security fencing surrounding the site will be removed; and the total cost incurred to date in providing 24-hour security at the property. [66969/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

438. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a location (details supplied) will be returned to community use; when the security fencing surrounding the site will be removed; and the total cost incurred to date in providing 24-hour security at the property. [66969/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be arranged for three children with additional needs, two of whom have been unable to attend a single day of the 2026/2027 school year due to the absence of transport arrangements, while the third is reliant on a taxi service that is not consistently available; the reasons transport arrangements were not put in place prior to the commencement of the school year; why parents were not informed of potential delays when applying for and subsequently being approved for school transport; and the measures being taken to ensure these children can access their education. [67049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the continuing difficulties faced by children and families in South Tipperary in accessing timely disability assessments and therapeutic supports; the current waiting times for assessment of need applications and for intervention services in the South Tipperary area; the number of vacant posts across Children's Disability Network Teams serving South Tipperary; and the measures her Department is taking to ensure that children receive assessments and early intervention supports within the statutory timeframes [66253/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

329. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the continuing difficulties faced by children and families in South Tipperary in accessing timely disability assessments and therapeutic supports; the current waiting times for assessment of need applications and for intervention services in the South Tipperary area; the number of vacant posts across Children's Disability Network Teams serving South Tipperary; and the measures her Department is taking to ensure that children receive assessments and early intervention supports within the statutory timeframes [66253/26]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Tusla care who have come to the attention of An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years; whether Tusla is adequately providing for children at risk of reoffending; and the number of juvenile detention beds. [66252/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

62. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Tusla care who have come to the attention of An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years; whether Tusla is adequately providing for children at risk of reoffending; and the number of juvenile detention beds. [66252/26]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of student accommodation facilities which are currently in use housing IPAS applicants and not available to students for the 2026-2027 school year; and the number of student beds no longer available to students as they are in use as IPAS accommodation. [64375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

921. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of student accommodation facilities which are currently in use housing IPAS applicants and not available to students for the 2026-2027 school year; and the number of student beds no longer available to students as they are in use as IPAS accommodation. [64375/26]

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