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Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Minister of State for the thoughtful way in which he has dealt with this. I appreciate that this has to be across Departments and that it was not all going to come within his remit, and I appreciate the time constraints. I was going to ask why the Government did not table its own amendment but, in fairness to the Minister of State, he is after proposing that he will table such...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 4: In page 33, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: “Rights in relation to diagnosis, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment 26.(1) In relation to digital electronic equipment sold in the State, a manufacturer shall make available, for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance or repair of the equipment— (a) to independent...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Alan Kelly: I take on board what the Minister of State is saying. I remember several years ago when I was an MEP and we brought in the regulations concerning mobile phone coverage and prices. The interesting thing about that development was that some country had to kick it off. Several countries came together and kicked such a measure off. Eventually, it got to the European Parliament and then went...

Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Alan Kelly: I listened very carefully to the Minister of State. I felt her passion. It was very believable. Unfortunately, the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, basically insulted the House and, I believe, insulted all the people who are here to witness this legislation. It is tokenistic and absolutely wrong of the Government to say it will allow this to pass Second Stage but that it will not do anything...

Living Wage Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 May 2022)

Alan Kelly: Ultimately, this is about decency. It is about giving people who are working full-time a wage upon which they can live. It is very simple. I was very interested in the Minister of State's closing remarks in which he said that the Government will not oppose the Bill, which is very welcome although it no longer really means much in this House. When the Minister of State and I first came in,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: I wish to ask about a constituency matter, the Dean Maxwell nursing home in Roscrea. This issue has been ongoing for a long time. It is proposed that the nursing home would be closed for long-stay residents. Everyone is totally against that. This is a bedrock and essential in Roscrea. Everything has changed since the Covid pandemic. There is a significant requirement to invest in public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Tánaiste for his kind words. I appreciate them. The Bill is extremely important. I am delighted to hear that it will move to Committee Stage next week. The right of citizens to have access to their information and for nothing to be hidden from them is critical. It is the be all and end all of everything that came out of the Scally report. I absolutely feel that in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: As this is my final Leaders' Questions, I will ask about something that is important to me and on which I have worked for many years. It relates to women's health. First, I acknowledge Vicky Phelan and wish her the very best from the floor of the Dáil, and I hope all Members share that with me. I also acknowledge and thank Ms Lorraine Walsh, Mr. Stephen Teap and Mr. John Wall for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the One Ocean Summit. [9491/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [7923/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the international unit of his Department. [9493/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: Momentum is growing for the amalgamation of the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association, which I welcome. It is a matter for all the individual associations but the One Club model is working well and there is recognition that we must progress, move on and-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: This is a first.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: It would be groundbreaking for gender equality and the participation of women in national sports. I see it myself as my daughter plays for Portroe GAA in both codes. If this is to happen and proceed the organisations may collectively need some stimulus or funding from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, in order to help out with the initial process of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: I agree.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: If they merged would the Government give them a few bob?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: If they come together will the Government give them a few bob?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: The Taoiseach could have said that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: The Russian ambassador is a liar. He has lied to the Irish people. His interview on RTÉ with David McCullagh will go down in history, as will the way he performed when he was before the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. We need to get rid of him. I accept what the Taoiseach is saying. It is a valid argument. However, I do not agree with him. There have been times...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2022)

Alan Kelly: Will the Taoiseach talk about the Bill?