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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 647. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the refusal of a REAP scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/21]

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will speak about the matter at hand, which is the national maternity hospital and the fact that this project was first announced in 2013, almost eight years ago. Like the national children's hospital, the real scandal with this development is the skyrocketing costs. In 2013, the original cost was in the region of €150 million. The cost has risen by-----

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry. I will take it off and put on my own. I want to support the fishermen who are here today from our coastal communities.

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you. I am sorry. I neglected it as I was rushing. The costs have risen by more than 100% to an estimated €350 million. That was by 2018. In 2021, last Friday, we were told by the Minister for Health that the building infrastructure cost had been priced at €500 million. Further commissioning costs including fit-out and transferring an entire hospital to a new site will...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to this very important Bill. One of the biggest elephants in the room, and one of the biggest issues facing students who are seeking accommodation, is the need to increase the availability of affordable accommodation for students. Increasing accommodation is the most effective way to provide real choice and options. The lack of student...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes, we will be bringing it back in again like the others have.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 115. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if measures will be put in place to assist registered guesthouses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33833/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 403. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address matters in relation to nurses receiving vaccines under the Covid-19 vaccine programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter in relation to private forestry farms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34010/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: The Cost of Climate Action: Discussion (17 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wanted to make a contribution but I have to leave. I thought the Chair might have been able to get to me but I just want to thank the witnesses for being here and giving their presentation. I would have liked to have said something. I thank the witnesses and I am sorry that I have to leave.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am grateful for this opportunity to speak. First of all, I commend, congratulate and welcome the work that is being done by local authority members, obviously starting off in County Kerry. I appreciate, however, the good work that is done by county councillors in formulating county development plans and local area plans. An lot of the work is unheard of but it is very important work in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for ESB charges for rural dwellers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34975/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a financial update will be provided on the Limerick-Adare-Foynes bypass; the funding that has been allocated to the project to date; the amount that will be allocated in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 449. To ask the Minister for Health if an urgent hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27032/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE report on maternity services that he received on 13 May 2021 will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27166/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 585. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined in relation to the REAP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34306/21]

Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank and congratulate Deputy Bríd Smith on bringing forward this important Bill. Its provisions aim to correct some of the anomalies in current legislation by providing scope for redress to affected pensioners in the event of disputes arising or changes being made to their pensions. Currently, the trade union movement is prevented from representing pensioners as its remit is...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I appreciate being allowed the time to speak. I welcome this legislation. It is important and prudent that we put in place the necessary legal framework for outdoor dining. While I appreciate the efforts that have been made by businesses in terms of outdoor dining and the rush that was put on, I always say that we must not lose the run of ourselves. It is a fine evening in Dublin, but we...