“Minister Zappone’s faith in Tusla looking increasingly misguided,” Mattie McGrath
30-05-2017 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said the latest Report by The Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Dr Geoffrey Shannon, is yet another blow to […]
Courts
“Establishment must not close ranks to shield judiciary from root and branch reform,” McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has supported the calls of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, for greater accountability and transparency in the […]
“Pensioners before prisoners when it comes to Medical Card priorities,” McGrath
19-09-2016 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to immediately intervene to suspend plans by the HSE and the […]
“Legal Services Regulatory Authority crammed with legal insiders,” McGrath
21-07-2016 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has heavily criticised the proposed composition of the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority Board. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the […]
“Tipperary grandparents left in turmoil by Tusla heartlessness,” McGrath
23-05-2016 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Children Katherine Zappone to demand immediate clarification from Tusla, The Child and Family Agency […]
Commitments Achieved during Government Formation Talks
Throughout General Election 2016, I gave a commitment to the people of Tipperary that if re-elected, I would talk to all parties and independents interested […]
“Government continues to sanction Receivership as a ‘licence for theft,’ McGrath
14-12-2015 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald to facilitate an emergency Dáil debate on the wide-spread practice of […]
“This Bill will restore eviction law in favour of families” McGrath
09-12-2015 Independent TD Mattie McGrath will initiate a Private Member’s Bill in the Dáil today aimed at guaranteeing legal due process for families under threat […]
“Clonmel has 6th highest home repossession levels,” McGrath
12-11-2015 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said he is disappointed but not surprised to see that Clonmel has recorded the 6th highest level of Circuit […]
“Case demonstrates need for bail law review,” McGrath
11-11-2015 Independent TD Mattie McGrath has highlighted the case of a known and prolific burglar who has received bail as indicative of the urgent need […]