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Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is right.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: You did, but you had-----

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: You said it when you were sitting on the Opposition benches. You took exception to what I had said.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you. I am making it clear that when you left the Chair and went to the Opposition benches, you told me what you thought about what I had said, which is fine because you are elected here the same as me. You are perfectly entitled to do that - absolutely, no problem - and you were right to say what you said. I am also right to say it is not normal behaviour. The funny thing about it...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Is there interference?

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Maybe it is the Russians. I will continue.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to make that point very clearly. Nobody in Ireland would say that it is normal for a person to object continuously. Any one individual, of course, could have an issue with a person developing something-----

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: -----that would affect themselves. My God, how could 20 or 25 people affect you, wherever you are living? That type of nonsense will have to stop. Serial objectors will have to be called out in this House and in the local authorities for what they are. Rightfully, in my opinion, I called them "cranks" and "crackpots" this morning because that is exactly who they are. Whether you are a...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am coming back to that. I mentioned "cranks" and "crackpots" because it is a fact and I want to call them out. Coming back to the Bill before us tonight, the one worry I have is when it comes to the zoning of lands. When we see what has happened to the farmers recently - I was glad at the very beginning and in the first instance on behalf of people in Killorglin, outside of Killarney...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: With regard to active travel, I recognise €1 million is being spent a day on cycleways and walkways. I would like to ensure that when we talk about active travel, that we also mention the motor car. It is sort of essential when it comes to the majority of people going to work. With regard to the section dealing with LNG, I warmly welcome the changes that are in this. They are welcome.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is one of the aspects of it that is welcome.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: It does not go far enough.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry there is not more time.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I appreciate it.

Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will make just one point on the extension of the age. Experience is very important in roles such as this, so there is nothing wrong with what is proposed. While the Minister is doing that and facilitating people with experience who want to stay on in important roles, which is most welcome, will he please give some consideration to those who have broken their bones throughout their lives...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: 201. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that section 39 workers have pay-parity with directly employed HSE staff, given that they do very similar work and are 97% funded by the HSE, but are paid over 10% less, making it very difficult for them to recruit staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a licence did not issue for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40767/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance if a lower rate of VAT would be considered for firewood, wood pellets and wood briquettes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: 254. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update with regard to long-term residential care (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40723/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: 291. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40766/24]