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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 266. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a carer's allowance was ceased for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14292/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Apologies have been received from Deputy Haughey who must be present in the Dáil for statements on the European Council but he hopes to attend afterwards. I remind members and others to switch off their phones. This is important because the interference from them causes serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. We have two separate items to consider today and we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Transparency on Negotiations in the Institutions of the European Union: Dr. James Cross (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of members, I welcome Dr. James Cross from the UCD school of politics and international relations. We had a really interesting and good engagement with the European Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, a few weeks ago and we have spoken to fellow parliamentarians about an initiative from the Dutch Parliament on demanding more transparency in the context of Council and institution...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Transparency on Negotiations in the Institutions of the European Union: Dr. James Cross (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: We really appreciate Dr. Cross's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Transparency on Negotiations in the Institutions of the European Union: Dr. James Cross (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Cross for all that engagement. It is appreciated. Every witness that comes before this committee brings his or her own information which we appreciate, and in the case of Dr. Cross that includes his research and the work he has put into the background to this. We have it on record now and that is important for reference in the future. We appreciate Dr. Cross's time. We will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): IBEC (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome Dr. Pat Ivory to the meeting. Dr. Ivory presented to us a while back about the future of Europe and promised to return when IBEC had finalised its position and thinking on the issue. We are glad to have him back here today with his associates. Before we begin with Dr. Ivory's opening statement, I have to remind everybody of the rules of privilege in this Parliament. Members are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): IBEC (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Before I open the floor to Senator Leyden, I want to say that we are sorry for Dr. Ivory's injury and that we hope that he will make a quick recovery from it. It was a nasty incident indeed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): IBEC (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Durkan, could we have a brief-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): IBEC (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Does Dr. Ivory wish to make any concluding remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Future of Europe (Resumed): IBEC (28 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Ivory, Ms Doreen Burke and Mr. Hugo Gallagher for their time. We appreciate IBEC's continued engagement with the committee which is very useful.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding school busses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14520/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Levy (29 Mar 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if the levy on health insurance for elderly persons (details supplied) is a once off payment upon joining a scheme or is a yearly payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14616/18]

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: What is wrong with it?

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is not an accurate statement.

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: We will be. I welcome the group here today from the Irish Farmers Association, with Mr. Pat O'Driscoll heading up the Kerry IFA delegation from Valentia. I thank them for making their presence known tonight because this is such an important subject. I will not stand here and blame the Minister for the weather but he has been slow to react. It is a fact and I am sorry to have to say...

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Commissioner is a good judge, he gave us Irish Water.

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Ryan is talking about storing carbon but he will not support cutting turf.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if surveys are being carried out on a site (details supplied) with a view to the construction of a new courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10740/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on a matter regarding a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in the United States of America. [15644/18]