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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 589. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if fibre broadband will be extended to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53591/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 696. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a State pension (contributory) by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53713/17]

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

Michael Healy-Rae: Before we start to debate this very important amendment the Minister has brought before the House, I want to place on record my sympathy to every person who had a loved one who lost his or her life on the road. I am very sorry for them. Many friends of mine lost their lives or were seriously injured in different types of accidents on our roads. I was with a very close friend of mine the...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I too am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this. I thank the Minister of State for coming to Kerry recently to open an excellent new mental health facility in Deer Park Lodge in Killarney. I wish the management, staff and patients well in what the Minister of State said is an excellent modern facility fit for purpose for many decades into the future where people can live in the...

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is not repetition. The Acting Chairman said the same thing to me too.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I hope the Acting Chairman will not forget about me.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thought the Acting Chairman was going to call the Minister.

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry, Acting Chairman. I am glad of the opportunity to address this very important issue. Budgets can often throw up issues that cause confusion and uncertainty in the markets. There was a lot of concern about stamp duty on land transfers. Deputies were inundated with questions and when we asked questions in the Dáil, there seemed to be a degree of uncertainty as to the...

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am not. Are we in a hurry?

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Are we in a hurry or something?

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: This is very relevant. I am sorry if the Acting Chairman is in a rush but I am talking about-----

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Maybe someone else could take the Chair if Deputy Breathnach is too busy. My point is about political scrutiny. It is very important that we have accountability and scrutiny. This is why we needed clarification, especially on the whole issue of land transfers on deals that were in process which were held up because of the uncertainty after the budget. At all times political accountability...

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak briefly on this very important subject. As my brother rightly outlined, it is right to acknowledge at the beginning that we would not be where we are without people having made what I would call very courageous decisions. If I am to mention anybody, the first would be the late Martin McGuinness. He was not only a great loss to his own family and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank committee members for their assistance. I have received formal apologies from Senator Neale Richmond. I remind members to make sure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting. This is important as they cause interference for the broadcasting, editorial and sound staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Today the joint committee will engage on the future of Europe with Ms Fiona O'Donovan from the Disability Federation of Ireland which does great work. On behalf of all members of the committee, I welcome her as we move towards the end of our current series of engagements on the future of Europe. One area the committee has not previously considered is the impact of the discussions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I call Senator John Dolan. I thank and welcome him especially. I also particularly thank Deputy O'Keeffe for coming in today, because it is important. I wish to explain on the record that we have a problem of clashing with another committee which does very important work. Many of our members are on that committee, and there are a number of personal circumstances today that debars members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Senator. I thank Ms O'Donovan very much for coming in here today. I would like to raise one very important issue which she spoke about. A man whom I have great respect for in his ministerial role is the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Finian McGrath. One thing I like about politics is that there can be a strong difference of opinion. I respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan for coming here today. Her group is doing excellent work. There is a lot to be teased out over the next few months and years about the impact of Brexit on people with disabilities. The committee is grateful for Ms. O'Donovan's submission and wanted her to come here to give her ideas and views on this very important issue. The meeting will suspend for a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Tibor Navracsics. The joint committee has been involved in a series of engagements in considering the White Paper on the future of Europe and the issue more widely. The Commissioner's input is timely especially as it comes relatively soon after the Gothenburg social summit. Members of the committee will be...