Results 9,801-9,820 of 23,579 for speaker:Michael Healy-Rae
- 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...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Acting Chairman-----
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: I had indicated.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Can I have the opportunity to-----
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: On a point of order, and I seek direction from the Chair on this, are we not entitled to wrap up with a final comment at the end of debate and give an overview? I stand to be corrected if I am wrong but I believe that once one indicates to the Chair and once the Chair sees that, is one not entitled-----
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Am I out of order then?
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am not entitled to-----
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Even though I had indicated.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: As the Minister well knows, this arises from the very specific cases that occurred in a period when people were actively engaged in moving large sums of money - ill-gotten gains - out of this country and to sunnier climates such as certain parts of Spain. Properties were purchased in this respect. I must be careful how I describe these activities because I do not want to name particular...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: It would be very neglectful of us in discussing this not to acknowledge and recognise the work that has been done by CAB for many years. If my memory serves me correctly, the Government of the day which was led by Fine Gael introduced legislation following the death of the journalist, Ms Veronica Guerin. Politicians at that time, both in government and in opposition, came together and...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: I, too, support the amendment on the following grounds. I was to speak about something that hurt me greatly. The Minister will know that some of the finest people who ever served in local government were local councillors in terms of their dedication and commitment of time. He will also know that until 1999, there was no such thing as remuneration for being a county councillor; they were...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: That is what I meant to say. This amendment is about the forfeiture of goods or gifts received and I have to outline my reason for supporting it. In the past that type of activity sullied and gave a bad name to respectable people who were serving their communities. They worked very hard to bring group water and local road improvement schemes to their areas. They tried to develop county...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Only God can do that.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: Not just the Pope, also The Cope.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: One cannot beat education.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: I thought Deputy McGrath was complimenting him.
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (2 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: 193. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a State pension (non-contributory) by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19304/18]
- Order of Business (1 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach is aware that people came from all over the country today to protest and raise the issue of Lyme disease. I raise this under the commitment in the programme for Government with regard to the health of the people of our nation. The Taoiseach is aware that people suffering from Lyme disease have been let down by successive Governments. I am asking for the HSE to give proper...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: 226. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 May 2018)
Michael Healy-Rae: 264. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will fund a hoist for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18823/18]