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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Michael McNamara: I would make the point that subsection (4) of the Act states that the Minister may publish all or part of a report submitted under the section. I am lost as to where it states that the Commissioner cannot answer a question asked at a meeting of a Dáil committee on the submission of reports in that regard. If the Commissioner cannot point to a particular-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Michael McNamara: Given the unfortunate situation whereby the Commissioner is not physically present, it may be that he will be here at some point in the next few years and we can ask him the same question again when he enjoys full parliamentary privilege. However, I do not think that is what the Commissioner was referring to. In any event, does the Commissioner have concerns that this ability to provide...

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: I thank the Acting Chairman, I think there is only one "Independent" in the title. While looking at this debate in my office I noticed that there was a tweet a couple of minutes ago and indeed it was from your good self, the Minister for Health, saying that everybody who opposed this was reckless. With regard to being reckless, it was reckless to have such a disregard for Parliament and...

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: Hear, hear.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: While tweeting.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: The Minister tweets during debates.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: But he is not respectful when he tweets during debates.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: But so is tweeting during debates. The Chair is long enough around to know that is disrespectful and out of order.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: I said people should talk to a GP because I am not a doctor, and neither is the Minister-----

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: -----and I do not want to victimise people.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: You limit democratic debate to two hours, and you stand here and lie to people.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: Yes.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: As long as the Minister does not take the opportunity to spread disinformation.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: No, no, you said that-----

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: Hear, hear.

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: We have heard it all before.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: I thank Deputy Harkin for preparing the Bill and for the opportunity to discuss the historical role of credit unions and the role that they can play in the future, which is even more important. The timing is fortuitous from my perspective, as I attended an event last Friday night to celebrate 50 years of Derg Credit Union, which is the credit union that covers the area in which I live -...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: In advance of COP26, the Taoiseach called for action instead of rhetoric. One of the areas in which we need action is transport and how people travel. Glasgow, due to its proximity, is a city that is relatively easy to get to from Ireland. It can be reached by train and ferry and there are five commercial flights from Dublin. In the context of the volume of carbon emissions from private...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has submitted an application under the SEAI scheme will be assessed given that he or she has applied since November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52110/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Nov 2021)

Michael McNamara: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52366/21]