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Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have a question on the programme for Government and a very serious anomaly. A person who applies for carer's allowance for someone who is terminally ill must wait four months for a decision. Unfortunately, sometimes, that time is not there for the person who wants to receive the carer's allowance because the person is terminally ill and does not have that time to spare. Somebody needs to...

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, that is not correct.

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is not appropriate. The Deputy mentioned the Spanish ambassador.

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I warmly welcome the ambassador to the Public Gallery. I am aware that this is the opposite of what was done earlier by some of my colleagues but I want to try to make up for what was said earlier because I did not like or agree with it. The ambassador is here to represent people. I emphasise forcefully he is there democratically and he is entitled to be there.

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle does not want anybody to praise him either.

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I appreciate that. I am only trying to balance the book.

Catalonia: Statements (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: This situation is, of course, regrettable. None of us were happy to see the violence and clashes shown on our television screens. I acknowledge and welcome the Minister's reference in his speech to there being no place in a democracy for violence. They are wise words and it is important they are put on the record of the Dáil. It is also important that in this situation politics and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Health Service Executive overtime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44569/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 266. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an eye test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44934/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tunnels on the N71; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44587/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (24 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 398. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding claims arrears in relation to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44956/17]

Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I very much support the call by Deputy Michael Collins for a compensation package to be put in place for fishermen. I have been contacted by many fishermen from around the coast who have been affected adversely in recent weeks. The tools of their trade have been destroyed. Quite simply, they do not have the money to replace them. They were not expecting this to happen. They are not...

European Council: Statements (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sharing time, by agreement. I welcome the outcome of the European Council last week which discussed many of the key issues for the EU at the moment, such as migration, defence, external relations and, of most interest to us, Brexit. The special European Council on the Article 50 negotiations showed the continued focus of the EU 27 in achieving the three key outcomes on financing, on...

European Council: Statements (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Sure, you took up the whole time the other day.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on persons (details supplied) being denied a SUSI grant to a private college. [45106/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45107/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Eligibility (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on awarding DEIS status to island schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45108/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on an increase in funding (details supplied) to reflect the real costs in running post-primary island schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45109/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Designation (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on officially designating all-island schools as small schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45110/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Provision (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of home tuition for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45236/17]