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Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have never seen any man, bar a couple of the Minister's colleagues, as obsessed with a man who has retired from politics. I do not know what I am going to have to do-----

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: -----to knock of it out of their heads. I hope that when the Minister retires, he will on a daily basis be remembered as fondly in here. An hour cannot go by but my father seems to be mentioned in the House. I am glad he made such a lasting impression on all the Deputies.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: The funny thing is that if the like of the Minister and a few more of his colleagues deliver as much to their constituencies as he delivered in his time, they would be great men with a great track record.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will rely on the Minister to do the Kilgarvan sewerage scheme. He is the boss now. If he is so obsessed-----

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: If he is so obsessed with the Kilgarvan sewerage scheme, he is the man with his finger on the money box.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He can release the money to us at any time and we will be only too glad to carry out the work for him at that stage.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: There is no fear of us on this side of the House having to be ashamed of ourselves. We are perfectly entitled to stand up and make our points. If what we say sometimes bothers the Minister, he should be big enough to take it at this stage. You have been around the block a while now and should be able to take a little bit of needling. If you cannot, maybe you should think of removing...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, I will not, and I would not dare to insinuate it. However, you seem to think it is all right-----

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: To be honest, I was strayed off it by the Minister.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I appreciate that. I would like it if the Minister had a bit of respect for former Members. You would think he would know better at this stage.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is what I have to say. It is a pity the Government is again attacking the people who have the least at a very vulnerable time in their lives. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the Bill and thank the Acting Chairman for his patience, particularly his patience with the Minister.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will once again investigate the closure of Kickham Barracks, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10059/12]

Written Answers — Cable Car Transport: Cable Car Transport (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding Dursey Island, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10131/12]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that it looks like the re-structuring of the promissory notes held by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation will not be enough to return Ireland to fiscal sustainability, his views that the likelihood of a second bailout being required after the current programme expires in 2013 is becoming more of a reality as each week goes...

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding nationalised banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10467/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social Protection, further to Question No. 141 of 15 February 2012, her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10457/12]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding communication methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10469/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health the reason that when an applicant now applies for home help, he or she has to wait up to seven or eight months for the application to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10464/12]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding an air ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10465/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding assistance dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10471/12]