Tipperary South · Independent
Mattie McGrath TD: phone, email and constituency office
You can email Mattie McGrath TD at mattie.mcgrath@oireachtas.ie or call their Leinster House office on (01) 618 4062. Their constituency office is in Clonmel. Their constituency office is at 2 Joyces Lane, The Quay, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Email, phone and constituency office
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Clinics and office hours
No current clinic schedule was found in the sources checked. This does not mean Mattie McGrath holds no clinics. Contact the office to ask about appointments before travelling.
Who Mattie McGrath is and what they are responsible for
Mattie McGrath is an Independent TD representing Tipperary South. Official Oireachtas profile.
First elected to the Dáil in 2007, according to the official membership history.
Wikipedia profile for Mattie McGrath.
Current recorded roles
- Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann) (committee member)
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight (committee member)
- Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann) (committee member)
- Joint Committee on Remit Oversight (committee member)
Other TDs in Tipperary South
Email all 3 TDsWhat Mattie McGrath has raised about Tipperary South places
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Water Quality
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]
Water Pollution
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 in…
Water Safety
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]
Departmental Expenditure
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]
Coillte Teoranta
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]
Disability Services
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]
General Practitioner Services
1173. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a doctors practice in Tipperary did not qualify for the social deprivation practice support grant for 2025-2027 despite serving an area identified as experiencing significant socio-economic disadvantage under the Pobal HP (Haase-Pratschke) Deprivation Index; whether the HSE considered deprivation at practice level or solely at individual GP panel level; the reason it was assessed at individual doctor level and not the practice as a whole; and if this decision will be reviewed. [64473/26]
Driver Test
486. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving tests in Clonmel, Tipperary town and Thurles; the average national waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62380/26]
Recent parliamentary questions
Fire Service
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]
Special Educational Needs
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]
Education Policy
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]
Agriculture Schemes
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]
Schools Amalgamation
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]
Recent debate contributions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions
Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed)
Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed)
Budget Statement 2027
Budget Statement 2027
Financial Resolution No. 5 - Excise - Mineral Oil Tax
Financial Resolution No. 5 - Excise - Mineral Oil Tax
Votes
Attendance
Declared interests
Occupations: No interests declared
Shares: 45 ordinary shares: Edmond & M McGrath Plant Hire Ltd, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary: plant & agricultural hire
Directorships: Non-Executive Director: Ring a Link, Cillin Hill, Dublin Road, Kilkenny: rural transport
Directorships: Vice-Chairperson: Caislean Nua Voluntary Housing Association CLG, Deora De, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary: voluntary housing association for the elderly and those with disabilities
Directorships: Chairperson: Ballybacon, Newcastle & Ballymacarbry Community Employment Scheme, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary: CE scheme
Questions and answers
What is Mattie McGrath’s email address?
Mattie McGrath TD’s published email is mattie.mcgrath@oireachtas.ie.
What is Mattie McGrath’s phone number?
The published Leinster House phone for Mattie McGrath is (01) 618 4062.
Where is Mattie McGrath’s constituency office?
The published constituency office address for Mattie McGrath is 2 Joyces Lane, The Quay, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Does Mattie McGrath hold clinics?
No current clinic schedule for Mattie McGrath was found in the checked sources; ask the office about appointments.
Which constituency does Mattie McGrath represent?
Mattie McGrath represents Tipperary South.
Which party is Mattie McGrath in?
The current Oireachtas roster records Mattie McGrath as Independent.
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