Mattie McGrath: Warns of 'sell-out' to EU and globalists
Mattie McGrath criticised government alignment with the EU, attacking a teacher's nine‑page speech that cheered calls at the EU Council to "turn off all the Russian gas" and warning the country was losing sovereignty. He accused the government of handing freedoms to the EU and international globalists, named the WEF and the WHO, and criticised Deputy Neil Richmond's pro‑EU interventions while accusing the Taoiseach of eyeing a European role.
Main criticism of EU stance
McGrath said the teacher's speech amounted to cheerleading for EU policy at the EU Council, specifically referencing calls to turn off Russian gas. He argued that the country is no longer neutral on the war and warned that acting as an EU cheerleader undermines national independence.
Sovereignty and international bodies
He accused the government of "handing back the keys" of the country to European globalists and invoked the World Economic Forum and the World Health Organization as examples of international influence. McGrath described the perceived transfer of freedoms as a "total sell-out" and a "clean-out" that leaves citizens and parents vulnerable.
Parliamentary exchanges and tone
The speech included heated remarks about Deputy Neil Richmond, whom McGrath labelled a recurring "cheerleader for Europe," and procedural complaints about interruptions and clapping in the chamber. He asked colleagues to avoid personal comments and for decorum while speaking.
Accusation against the Taoiseach
McGrath accused the Taoiseach of being proud to hand powers to Europe and asserted that the Taoiseach wants "a big job in Europe," saying "the sooner he goes, the better." He framed these actions as part of a broader pattern of yielding national authority at every opportunity.
We publish thousands of recordings to make Irish politics transparent and resistant to manipulation. Spotted an error? Report it — together we are building a reliable archive of Irish politics.
I too have a question asked about the teacher's nine-page speech when he didn't say much about what he's cheerleading was for last week at the EU Council, that we should turn off all the Russian gas. Will our government protect the hard-won freedoms and sovereignty of our people, our forefathers and poor parents? Are the government just going to continue handing away our freedoms to the EU and indeed to international globalists, as I said, namely the WEF at the WHO? That's the question I have from Insta Madden, who wouldn't even stay here for the debate. How can we as a nation protect our sovereign and independence while at the same time, as I said, we're over as cheerleaders in the EU? We're not neutral anymore as far as this war is concerned. There aren't anything like it, and don't even be cognizant of thinking here, as if you think we were a mighty power. We're in a small independent state and we should be treated like that and respected as a neutral country as we are as well. Not handing back the keys of our own country away to European globalists at every opportunity, I think, is nothing short of disgraceful. And quite honestly, I get sick and tired of listening to Deputy Neil Richmond every time he comes in. A great cheerleaders for Europe. Where will we leave our answers? Where is that going to get us? Where is that going to get us? And a sovereign country is supposed to be, we can't ride two horses, so we should ride one properly. We cannot ride two horses. I believe I have the chair at Les Concola. We have limited time, we're not going to take up his time. Will he lose the time? Please. Can you hold the clap, please? Yeah. Will you please resume? Deputy Richmond, if you have a point to make, you can make it, but not in the manner that you're making. That's continuing. Could you resume your seat? Thank you. Good morning. Thank you. If you could avoid personal property. I will. But I'm just saying, each time we come in. No, if you could just avoid personal property. Okay, good morning. I understand. I'll just talk daily. But that's my feelings about what's going on. It's a total sell-out, a clean-out. The same as we're supposed to be banned out by the European banks. We were cleaned out and robbed, and we're handing over the keys now. And Taoiseach Martin is proud to do that. He wants a big job in Europe. The sooner he goes, the better.
Thank you for downloading 🙏
If you publish this material on social media, we would be very grateful if you tagged VideoParliament. It helps us reach more people and keep building a transparent archive of Irish politics.
