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Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I will repeat it for the Tánaiste, who is obviously losing her hearing. There are better tax receipts. The Government is facing into options on how it spends those tax receipts. There are people who are in work today who are looking at the cost of living in this country and they need to be given a break. The Government has a series of options on how it does that across a range of...

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I want to say a few words on the legislation. Many people in the State are surprised that we actually need this legislation. We have been a long time waiting for it as it has been in gestation an incredible amount of time. I noted the Minister of State's speech; his predecessor, Kathleen Lynch, gave a very similar speech.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: It was very similar altogether but we will not go there. It is incredible this issue has not been dealt with previously. Many of us know cases that have arisen because the legislation and the indemnity have not been in place. The gap in the legislation has created a range of issues for the individuals or groups involved, which is unnecessary and unfair on them. The fact the indemnity...

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: In fairness to the Minister of State, he is down there quite a bit. There is huge concern among the public. They feel they are at risk. Someone living in Mount Shannon or Scariff will not be able to get to a GP in time. There is a review of paramedic services in the midwest at present and there is more fear because of this. I have been given assurances in the House and in committee by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 467. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if meetings have previously been scheduled between him and the European co-ordinator for the North Sea-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor; if he has met with the European co-ordinator; if not, the reason the meetings did not take place; and his views on whether the TEN-T corridor is vital for the further development of infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (7 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 232. To ask the Minister for Health when arrangements will be made to provide automatic medical cards to children that are in receipt of a domiciliary care allowance as he outlined in Dáil Éireann in July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39098/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 533. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the situation with the Respreeza drug; and if he will deal with this urgent situation immediately (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40160/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 646. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the meetings that she has held to date with her Cabinet colleagues, her Department, departmental agencies and external stakeholders to address the challenges facing businesses in the wake of the Brexit referendum and specifically in view of the decline in the value of sterling. [39670/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (13 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 647. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will provide a breakdown of all IDA visits by region and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39671/16]

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: Who wrote this?

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: Of course.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: It is Christmas.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I rise to support my colleague, Deputy Penrose, on his Bill, which is very important. It is one of a number of Bills which the Labour Party will introduce in the House in the coming months to support local indigenous industries. The music industry is an incredibly important industry in all corners of Ireland. Irish music punches way above its weight. We need to support this industry which...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: Wait a second, Deputy. There is never a wrong time to do the right thing. I know the Deputy is under pressure on the Bill.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: May I have that time back?

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: If you know what needs to be done-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: This is hitting very close to the bone with the Deputy, is it not?

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: May I have that time back please, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle?

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I find it absolutely incredible that the Government and Fianna Fáil are not supporting the Bill.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I find it unbelievable. I ask them to reconsider and let the Bill pass to Committee Stage. If there are issues with the Bill-----