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Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is not repetition. The Acting Chairman said the same thing to me too.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I too am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this. I thank the Minister of State for coming to Kerry recently to open an excellent new mental health facility in Deer Park Lodge in Killarney. I wish the management, staff and patients well in what the Minister of State said is an excellent modern facility fit for purpose for many decades into the future where people can live in the...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Before we start to debate this very important amendment the Minister has brought before the House, I want to place on record my sympathy to every person who had a loved one who lost his or her life on the road. I am very sorry for them. Many friends of mine lost their lives or were seriously injured in different types of accidents on our roads. I was with a very close friend of mine the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53373/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the status of braces for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 196. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a herd number for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53467/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for a project (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53479/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank committee members for their assistance. I have received formal apologies from Senator Neale Richmond. I remind members to make sure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting. This is important as they cause interference for the broadcasting, editorial and sound staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Today the joint committee will engage on the future of Europe with Ms Fiona O'Donovan from the Disability Federation of Ireland which does great work. On behalf of all members of the committee, I welcome her as we move towards the end of our current series of engagements on the future of Europe. One area the committee has not previously considered is the impact of the discussions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I call Senator John Dolan. I thank and welcome him especially. I also particularly thank Deputy O'Keeffe for coming in today, because it is important. I wish to explain on the record that we have a problem of clashing with another committee which does very important work. Many of our members are on that committee, and there are a number of personal circumstances today that debars members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Senator. I thank Ms O'Donovan very much for coming in here today. I would like to raise one very important issue which she spoke about. A man whom I have great respect for in his ministerial role is the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Finian McGrath. One thing I like about politics is that there can be a strong difference of opinion. I respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan for coming here today. Her group is doing excellent work. There is a lot to be teased out over the next few months and years about the impact of Brexit on people with disabilities. The committee is grateful for Ms. O'Donovan's submission and wanted her to come here to give her ideas and views on this very important issue. The meeting will suspend for a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Tibor Navracsics. The joint committee has been involved in a series of engagements in considering the White Paper on the future of Europe and the issue more widely. The Commissioner's input is timely especially as it comes relatively soon after the Gothenburg social summit. Members of the committee will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Before we proceed to our next speaker I welcome Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin, Chair of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, to the meeting today. The next speaker is Deputy Cullinane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry., but I have to step out to deal with a situation. The Vice Chairman will take over in my absence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of the members, I thank the Commissioner very much for his time and engagement. It has been very beneficial as part of the programme that we are trying to engage in, including Brexit, the future of Europe and its evolution. We thank the Commissioner for his excellent work. I wish everyone a very happy and holy Christmas and every good luck and happiness in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 197. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of permission to work and attend college for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53541/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 495. To ask the Minister for Health if home help hours for a person (details supplied) will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54059/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 589. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if fibre broadband will be extended to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53591/17]