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Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Health the number of appointments he has made from March 2011 to January 2013 to State boards; in the case of each appointment, the number of appointments that were made to members of the general public who submitted a curriculum vitae for the appointment; the number of direct appointments he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11530/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Health the reason more than 1,000 patients with neurological conditions such as M.S. are waiting over four years to see a specialist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11582/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of appointments he has made from March 2011 to January 2013 to State boards; in the case of each appointment, the number of appointments that were made to members of the general public who submitted a curriculum vitae for the appointment; the number of direct appointments he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Retail Sector: Discussion with RGDATA and Retail Ireland (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I apologise for not being present at the beginning of the meeting and I am sorry that I will have to leave again soon. However, I am rather keen to make a contribution. I have read RGDATA's submission quickly and declare a vested interest. I am one of the small shopkeepers RGDATA represents. On a day-to-day basis for many years I have dealt with the issues on which the RGDATA...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about two issues. The housing adaptation grants for people with disabilities, the mobility aids for housing grants and housing aid for older people were announced in recent days. Last year, County Kerry received €3.2 million. This year, we will receive €1.4 million, a reduction of more than 50%. Not only will this hurt people who are disabled,...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The housing Bill.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I just want the Taoiseach to comment on the matter. The Government is hurting two sectors of society by cutting the grants. Some €1.4 million this year after €3.2 million last year represents a significant cut. The other promised legislation relates to young nurses. As the Taoiseach knows, the Minister for Health introduced his new programme, under which he wants new nurses...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The welfare of people is being hurt.

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister and I sincerely thank the Technical Group for allowing me time to speak on this important Bill. Many years ago I started out as a young politician on the old Southern Health Board and I believed in the structures of the board at the time. I learned many valuable lessons from other board members because, as the Minister remembers, at the time the...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will be very kind to the Minister but at the same time I must make this point, and I know he cannot disagree with me for making it. If a Deputy wants to tackle the Minister for Health on an issue by tabling a parliamentary question, he or she receives the response that the Minister has referred the matter to the HSE. It is maddening and the Minister would agree if he were on this side of...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes, but there were plenty of times the Minister could have handled situations differently, yet he used the system in the same way as previous Ministers did. I will save criticism also for past Ministers who were from parties other the Minster's one. It is nationally and internationally recognised that our community hospitals are not just essential, but also vital in delivering health care...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: In that case, I must speed up. I have seen the health service from both sides because approximately 20 years ago, I was a long-term patient in hospitals and saw the great work that is done on a personal basis. Until the day I die, I will never be able to say enough good things for the people who were with me at that time. Accountability starts both at the bottom and the top and everyone...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish the Minister well and welcome the fact he will join me in opening a new hospital in Kenmare in the near future and next year, a new 40-bed unit for psychiatric services in Killarney.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Regulations (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the burning of the land until 31 March in view of the fact that this year was extremely wet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11788/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: First, and most important, I give a very warm welcome to the beneficiaries of the scheme, some of whom are present. I recognise some individuals who gave an excellent account of themselves and their situations on our television screens in recent weeks. However, I must take extreme exception, although I am sorry to do so. I appreciate that the representatives of the Department of Health...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: He asked me a question and I wanted to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Could I make a point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I do wish to make one because I was asked a question. In no way do I wish to impugn Dr. McLoughlin's good reputation, so he should not take my remarks personally. His reputation is good and it is one of honest service to the Department for many years. I mean that. However, he has indicated clearly in his response that the Ministers who preceded the current one were considering seriously...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is a tax on childbirth.