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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am not convinced by the consideration given to section 39 workers. I still have concerns. They do great work in our communities. I know the strike was averted last week but I hoped more meaningful efforts would be made in the budget. However, they were not. I register my concern on their behalf, particularly those working in Kerry, who provide excellent services and have done so over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I call Deputy Gino Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: In the interest of balance, I thought that if we were finishing the three-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Okay. I call Mr. Copson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes. A final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I call Professor Binchy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: On my behalf and that of the members and the secretariat, I thank Mr. Riley, Mr. Copson and Professor Binchy for what has been a very lively, interesting and factual session. We really appreciate their time. We thank Mr. Copson for coming online and making that effort.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the supply of energy report will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason incandescent bulbs are banned in Ireland, given people with extreme light sensitivity/photosensitivity cannot use regular bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46237/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason healthcare assistants cannot avail of the flat rate expenses the same as other occupations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46233/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 210. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46155/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 218. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to respond to correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46708/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current ancillary grant given to national schools that have a capacity of over 500 students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46193/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 364. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a matter in relation to illness benefit will be examined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46409/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 402. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how will the McPherson perception test will be used, specifically with regard to the crime of incitement to hatred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46603/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 417. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if donkeys are worth anything when it comes to stocking densities and fulfilling requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46053/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 468. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46164/23]

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the people who have been involved in our overseas peacekeeping, as the Minister of State will too, I am sure. I am thinking of people like a good friend of my own, Gunner Kevin Quinn from Blackwater, who has served with distinction overseas. This type of service is so important and I thank all the men and women from Ireland, as I know the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach would too, who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Professor Binchy.