Person: Mattie McGrath

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<p>Mattie McGrath described the move to recognise Palestine as a “political stunt” and that it was just an attempt to seek attention on the world stage. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

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Mattie McGrath U-turns on Government criticism over recognition of Palestinian state

The Tipperary TD initially released a statement at 2.19am on Wednesday, saying that the Government had been prioritising the 'Middle East over Middle Ireland'

<p>Simon Harris took up the Taoiseach’s chair in the Dáil chamber before his nomination, and his predecessor Leo Varadkar eventually plumped for a seat among Fine Gael junior ministers. Picture: Maxwells</p>

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Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine

SMick Clifford: Proceed with caution on election-year phraseology

SElaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change

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Letters to the Editor: Mother and baby homes residents have still received no redress

SElaine Loughlin: People are starting to take Mattie McGrath more seriously

Rural independents: Budget gives 'little to rural Ireland'

Leader of the Rural TDs Mattie McGrath said 'while the Government claims to empathise with the challenges faced by struggling citizens, it is, in reality, burdening them with higher expenses for essentials

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Rambling attacks on RTÉ executives could damage reputation of joint committee structure

Some of current process of questioning RTÉ executives and where it has gone has been is grossly unfair, and TDs should know better.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: A new rural political party cannot be polarised

Trying to package rural Ireland into one neat little box will fail and deep down those vying to establish a rural party must know that.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

Tusla spent more than €10m on external solicitors' fees despite having its own legal department

The Child and Family Agency paid for services from 11 legal firms in 2022.

Sat, 06 May, 2023

Environmental debate turns nasty as politicians ratchet up the ugly rhetoric

It comes as a senior EU Commission official expressed the Commission’s concern at Ireland’s “increasingly aggressive stance” against environmental defenders.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

the notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house

Eviction ban causing issues for people who want to move back into properties

Mr Varadkar said that there is a “very real, genuine issue” about people who previously moved abroad and now have the inability to get back into their properties.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Paul Hosford: Fur coats and no knickers as Dáil returns

When you watch the proceedings of the Oireachtas regularly, there are some phrases that stand out from the normally reserved debates. It didn't take long for this Dáil term to deliver in that respect

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

S Alison O'Connor: Who is pushing far-right buttons of Irish political representatives?

TD Brid Smith said she was ‘sickened’ by how vulnerable people are being ‘manipulated by the far right’

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

RSA bombarded with requests from politicians seeking driving tests for constituents

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has sent 90 representations since start of last year — at least one per week

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

McGrath: More than 3,000 have entered country this year without showing identification

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he has no issue with a special committee on migration being created to discuss the challenges

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

ANKLE-BRACELET WITH ELECTRONIC TAGGING SYSTEM

McEntee confirms that prisoners on release are not being tagged due to cost

Justice Minister confirms electronic tagging is not currently being used

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Clonmel on a 'cliff edge' because of drugs, Policing Committee hears

Half of Co. Tipperary’s drug-dealing detections this year, up to October 3, were made in the Clonmel district

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

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Paul Hosford: The State couldn't just give antigen tests away. Unless, of course, you're in Leinster House

TDs and senators twigged yesterday that approving free tests for themselves would go down as well as a clown at a funeral

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Paul Hosford: Rosa Parks and Nazis – why words used in the Dáil matter

The horrors of the Holocaust and racism and inequality in the US, used as examples by our politicians, happened to real people and their after-effects are still being dealt with

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Intolerable idiot

McGrath evokes Nazi comparison

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

Auschwitz Museum criticises Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath for 'mark of the beast' Nazi comparison

The independent Tipperary TD was speaking out against the Government's plans to introduce domestic Covid-19 certificates to reopen indoor dining

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

The willingness of TDs and ministers to openly disagree with the Taoiseach points to the weakness of Micheál Martin's authority

Sat, 15 May, 2021

03/01/21 Protest for George Nkencho at Blanchardst

Irish Examiner view: Fury at satire focussed on wrong target

The predictable, if not unanticipated, furore over a satirical clip broadcast by RTÉ on New Year’s Eve highlighted the old, almost irresolvable issues around freedom of speech.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

One in seven TDs hires family for jobs paying up to €52k

One in seven TDs have hired family members to work with them in the Dáil.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Mattie McGrath: Self-isolation rules for arrivals in Ireland are 'nonsensical'

The Independent TD says self-isolation rules for arrivals in Ireland are farcical.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

27,500 Learner drivers in limbo as tests remained suspended due to Covid-19

More than 27,500 learner drivers have been left in limbo by the prolonged cancellation of driving tests.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Daniel McConnell: No more caretakers, it’s time we had real government

What a terrible week it has been for this acting Government. A Government, frankly speaking, which has more than outstayed its welcome and needs to be put out of its misery, writes Daniel McConnell

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Rural independents hold 'frank and blunt' meeting with two big parties

Rural independent TDs have told Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael that they are willing to discuss government formation - if the two parties are serious about their approaches.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

600 construction workers may die if action not taken, Dáil told

The Dáil has heard that up to 600 construction workers could die from Covid-19 if stronger safety measures are not put in place.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

'Landlords just sold up': Leo Varadkar explains why Dáil rejected 12-month rent freeze

People Before Profit sought the amendment to legislation being considered by the Dáil

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael aiming for 90-seat coalition

The Regional Group of Independents, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats are all to be courted by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in a bid to form a government now that the Green Party have chosen to absent themselves.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Finance minister: Coronavirus crisis costing €300m per week

The coronavirus crisis is costing Ireland about €300 million a week, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has told the Dáil.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Insurance companies' refusal to pay out claims is ‘deeply cynical’

The major insurance companies’ refusal to pay legitimate payouts to businesses affected by Covid-19 has been branded as “deeply cynical” and “not acceptable”.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

'Everything outside of the Pale': Rural independent TDs call for 'fair play' for rural Ireland after FF talks

Rural Independent TDs have met with Fianna Fáil this morning to discuss priorities for potentially entering government.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Independent TDs consider technical group options amid Government formation confusion

With no sign of progress on Government formation, the initiative is being seized by the 19 independents elected to the new Dáil.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

McGrath: No confidence vote in health minister a 'political stunt'

Minister of State for Disability issues, Finian McGrath has described the motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health Simon Harris as a “political stunt”.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Mattie McGrath supports no-confidence motion in Harris and calls on Govt to 'throw in the towel'

“I am hopeful that any self respecting politician will support this motion."

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Green leader Eamon Ryan will be Tánaiste this year. Well, maybe...

In 2020, Eamon Ryan will be Tánaiste and the general election result will be so close to 50:50 that the two main political parties will end up with 50 seats each. Those are my predictions for 2020.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

UK retailers invited to attend Beef Taskforce meeting

The Government is being urged to be more pro-active in its efforts to resolve the stand-off between farmers and retailers over the price of beef.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

Protests continue as farmers demand meeting with Minister Creed

Angry farmers have this evening said they will not end their protest until they secure a meeting with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Grealish accused of 'disgraceful racism' as TD targets migrants in Dáil

Independent TD Noel Grealish has been accused of “disgraceful racism” after suggesting money being sent from Ireland by Nigerian migrants could be the proceeds of crime or fraud.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Grealish urged to clarify ‘sponge’ remarks

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged Rural Independent TD Noel Grealish to "withdraw" or clarify his claims that African asylum seekers are in reality economic migrants coming to Ireland to "sponge" off taxpayers, amid growing calls for him to resign.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

Politicians reveal €9m claimed back on expenses

Politicians have clocked up more than €9m in expenses, claiming back everything from coffee to Irish language books to meals they hosted.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2019

Leo Varadkar urged to retract ‘sinning priest’ remark

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has rejected the Taoiseach’s claim that the Dáil debate during which Leo Varadkar compared him to a sinning priest was “bitter and “personal”.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2019

Watch: Taoiseach apologises for comparing Michéal Martin to sinning priest

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has apologised for and withdrawn comments he made yesterday when he compared Michéal Martin to priests sinning behind altars.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2019

Just one big, happy political family? Certain names keep cropping up in politics

Being the son or daughter of a politician can get you elected, but may be an unfair point of comparison once you are in office, says Political Correspondent Elaine Loughlin.

Thu, 23 May, 2019

Broadband plan: Bruton ‘very coy’ on firm’s liability

Communications Minister Richard Bruton has refused to say how much money a private firm will have to invest in the rollout of broadband despite pressure from opposition parties.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Ronán Mullen says people have right to offer information to 'conflicted women' outside hospitals and clinics

A pro-life Senator claims Ireland has a healthcare establishment that 'almost seems to want to hustle' women towards abortion.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2019

Shane Ross vows to defend drink-drive laws

Transport Minister Shane Ross has lashed out at Government and opposition critics of his hard-line drink-driving laws, insisting he will ensure the law is implemented fully despite the “extraordinary opposition in some quarters”.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2019