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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 555. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason another office (details supplied) has been set up in relation to unfair practices and corruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27808/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 566. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be allocated specifically for the support and development of horse and pony racing here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28352/21]

Independent Beef Regulator: Motion [Private Members] (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate and acknowledge his feet are firmly on the ground in this matter. I thank Deputy Carol Nolan, Mr. David Mullins, Mr. Brian Ó Domhnaill and all those who helped us to bring this motion before the Dáil. It is very important. The regulatory system in place is not working. Farmers, especially beef farmers, are being let down. Farmers...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of the people of County Kerry, I wish to state how sorry we all were to hear about the two gardaí who were injured yesterday doing an honest day's work. With regard to all of the young people who are waiting to sit their theory tests, when the online portal went live last night, there was absolute chaos. People are being told that they will get appointments in a year or...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Government has, unfortunately, lost the trust and confidence of the Irish people. Certain people might not like to hear this but the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, has lost the confidence and trust of the Irish people because enough is enough. People have contacted me and the other Deputies in the Rural Independent Group. I heard this evening, for instance, from the...

Public Service Pay Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am very grateful for an opportunity to speak to the Bill before it progresses because there are an awful lot of issues surrounding this. For instance, I want to remember members of the public who were adversely affected by FEMPI and marched on the Dáil, whether it was in regard to pay restoration or their pension rights and pension restoration. People who were adversely affected, and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the proposed review of energy needs will take place in view of the recent announcement in which support is being provided on a moratorium on the proposed LNG project which actually should have started in 2020 but did not take place; and the timeframes and dates that are envisaged for same. [28609/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a group (details supplied) can apply for funding for a new watercraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28561/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Road Projects (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 242. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding of local improvement schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28610/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 149. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an application will be considered (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29104/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 300. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a BEAM scheme application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29006/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to speak about the very sensitive issue of suicide and the effect it has on the people in our country and their families, friends and neighbours. Sadly and tragically, more than 4,000 people have died through suicide in the past eight years. We have seen changes in that time and I thank the current and past Governments for the efforts that have been made and the moneys that have been...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: The main message to get out of this debate is that no one should ever need to feel alone. It is making the connection between the person who is at a critical time in his or her life and making it easier for him or her, whether that is through the local GP, calling the Samaritans, or calling a friend, but also accessing the services that are there that the Government is funding. It is about...

Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank and compliment Deputy Doherty and Sinn Féin for bringing forward this very important topic for debate tonight. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, who is a decent and honourable man. We wish him nothing but good luck in his role. We will be relying on him 100%. The problem is as outlined in the Bill. We want to bring down the cost of claims and we want to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 403. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29297/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 529. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 707 of 18 May, the obstacles that cause the large discrepancy between 1,937 ha approved and 675 ha planted; if there is a solution that could improve these statistics; the obstacles that result in a carryover of 4,500 approved hectares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29235/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 530. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 707 of 18 May, if he will provide clarification (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29238/21]

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I congratulate the Acting Chairman on the birth of his new granddaughter, who came into this world after 1 o'clock this morning. I congratulate the parents, all the extended McGrath family and on their behalf I thank all the excellent maternity staff in Clonmel hospital. It is only right to acknowledge that and it is a proud day for the Deputy and his family.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: We are all very glad to see lovely new little babies coming into this world, and not just in Clonmel and County Tipperary but in County Kerry and the rest of the country as well. The motion we are discussing concerns a serious issue and I have been inundated with communication regarding partners not being allowed into scans. It is still an issue. I was grateful to the Minister for...

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: If Government stuck to the basics, the economy would be far stronger. What is it doing in respect of fishing? It is attacking the industry and letting it down. What is it doing in respect of farming? It is attacking it and letting it down. What did it do in respect of tourism? It took every negative step it could to hurt tourism. It is planning further attacks on the sector. I remind...