Results 81-100 of 149 for going forward speaker:Michael Healy-Rae

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...to the wheel at this critical time. That is most important. The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, of which I am the Chairman, has been closely monitoring the progress of the Brexit negotiations since the referendum vote in 2016. We have been following the entire process. We have considered the various statements and conclusions of the Council of the European Union and the...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Budget Statement 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: We are looking forward to a couple of more projects securing funding from his Department. It has a big hand to play in Kerry and there is no doubt about that. If we take, for example, the Office of Public Works and all of the other sectors that come under his remit, then the Minister of State, his Department and his officials are very important in our book down in County Kerry. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Task Force Report on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...that Dr. Schön-Quinlivan made an excellent presentation and covered every aspect of the issue with which we are dealing. It is a matter of grave concern to ourselves, looking back and looking forward, especially in light of recent political events and the way things work between the European, national and local levels. There is the question of how decisions are to be made and how we...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to put the following statement into the record of the Dáil. It is about the protection of a very important species, namely, the human species. I am going to relay a true story about a lady. I will not give her name because she is now deceased but it is no harm to recount her story and how she was affected by this issue we are debating. Despite her advanced years, this lady...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...over the next days, week and months? Migration has become a big challenge since the European Council meeting last week. Does the ambassador believe an agreement, understanding or some better way forward can be found during the Austrian Presidency? It is vital. It is something that comes up as a serious problem at different times. For once and for all there has to be a sound and...

Special Needs Assistants: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...of students. That is why we are able to recognise that special needs assistants are required in the schools. They play a vital role. Job security is of major importance. There are young people who go away and get education and then become special needs assistants, but they do not have job security. They are left in limbo. They have mortgages too. They have loans for motorcars to...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...are missing one very important point. We have discussed lay people and their role while at the same time we do not know how many people we are talking about. Is it 13, 17, or what is the figure going to be? That is one of the fundamental issues that we must be clear on, but we have no clarity whatsoever. We are discussing amendments that pertain to their roles while not knowing how...

Health Service Reform: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...insane that the emergency department is the only way a person can be admitted today to Kerry University Hospital. Take the example of a doctor attending a person and telling that person he or she must go to the hospital because it is a hospital case. That person has been assessed by the GP and the GP, in his or her expertise, has diagnosed what is wrong and what care is required....

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: First, I thank Deputy Troy for his contribution and the research and work that he put into the amendment that he is putting forward. The whole issue, and the difficulties that we have with it, were compounded the other day when I saw a report whereby somebody stated that upon the passing of this legislation what people can be sure of is that there will be a concentration of members of An...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council, Brexit, Future of Europe and Western Balkans: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (7 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...committee members, the secretariat and myself, I thank her and her officials for attending. Even if she is a Minister of State on top of her game, it is not easy to take so many questions in one go but we appreciate the effort she made and the comprehensive answers she gave. Later this month, a number of colleagues and I will visit the House of Commons for a number of important meetings,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with European Ombudsman (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: First, I apologise for having to leave but I had to go to the Dáil Chamber. I thank Senator Leyden, our Vice Chairman, for taking over. It is like the MEPs coming here earlier today. In respect of any time Ms O'Reilly takes time out of her busy schedule to come before the committee to hear the concerns members have and get a feeling for what is happening on the ground and the issues...

Reception Conditions Directive: Motion (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...have had to live over many years but I certainly do not lay the blame for that at the Minister's door. I would not do that but I would say there is no point in looking backwards. We have to look forward and be positive. I am terribly sorry for the way these people have had to live. I have dealt with them for many years in Killarney town and I always thought it was horrible to have...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have to admit I am nervous this evening. I become nervous about any debate or speaking in public. The reason I am nervous this evening is that I believe passionately in what I am going to say. Nobody can blame me for that or hold it against me. It is just my heartfelt belief. It is the way I was brought up and I am grateful for the opportunity to say my few words on what I believe and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: .... Committee members and I believe in engaging with people such as the ambassador, particularly in light of Brexit and all of the problems and difficulties it will bring. From today, we look forward to having continuous further engagement with the ambassador. We want to make it quite clear to him the committee is at his disposal in any way we can help and assist him in his role. I have...

European Council: Statements (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...The outcomes of the European Council meeting before Christmas are important and cover many areas. As Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, I will refer mostly to the Brexit negotiations. It is welcome that significant progress has been made to allow the negotiations to move from phase one to phase two. The negotiations are important for Ireland and likely to...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...on our roads. I was with a very close friend of mine the day he died. Myself and my father were with him earlier that morning. I was to meet him again that evening but, unfortunately, I never got to meet him again because he passed away in a tragic accident. I know at first hand what it is like to lose people we care about on our roads. I want to acknowledge that and put it on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): Irish Congress of Trade Unions (18 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: As we have a quorum we can begin. We have received apologies from Deputy Cullinane. Other members have made it known that they have other obligations. I appreciate that people are trying to go between this and other committees. I would like to remind members and others to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as they cause serious problems for broadcasting,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...to the content of the programme for Government on tackling the housing crisis, how much longer must people wait to see the changes in regulations and the planning process that this Government is going to bring forward to help people trying to get and provide accommodation, who find obstacles and red tape in their way? When will the Government act on this and how much longer will people...

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...to pass them on to the future generations. They do not want to do anything that would be in any way negative or bad for their animals. I compliment the farming community on changing and coming forward so much, with sheds and slurry storage. They are trying to improve their own little corner of the world and are doing a great job. I have had the pleasure of being in Agriculture House...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...have been doing in considering Brexit and the Irish MEPs have been playing a strong role in that. I acknowledge their work and thank them for it. My committee has met a number of stakeholders and Government Ministers and is following the negotiations carefully through the documentation that is published. I have been heartened by the supportive comments and the positions taken by the...