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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: They are gone on leave.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: Is that a threat?

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: A couple of us over here did not get the tip. For the most part, what is contained in this Bill is to be supported. There are a couple of issues that need to be raised, however, particularly in respect of gambling. I have raised this matter in the debate on the Betting (Amendment) Bill. I realise that some of the funding from online betting is going towards HRI and Bord na gCon. When an...

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: The motion before us exemplifies what is worst about Private Members' motions in this Chamber. One side is saying what they have done and aspire to do while the other says we have not done enough and they did better when in government. I grew up in a medical household where my mother was a nurse and my father was a doctor. They would often say they were not expert enough to solve the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (12 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application for dental treatment submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and the reason for the delay in issuing an appointment. [39892/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (17 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 383. To ask the Minister for Health if a physiotherapist who attained a qualification in a European Union state other than Ireland is allowed work in the public funded health sector. [40239/15]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: I compliment those who initiated this amending legislation, the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, and Deputies Conway and Lyons. They made me aware of something I could not even believe existed in society in this day and age. We come here as people who are supposed to know everything about all aspects of society. We seem to be living in an era where equality has not...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: The next leader, Jerry.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (18 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 149. To ask the Minister for Health when a cataract operation will be performed for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he is aware of delays in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40869/15]

Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: I am a member of a credit union and a family that has always supported everything that is good about the movement. At seven years of age after one's Holy Communion, one is sent off to open a credit union account. That is how society should be. In terms of social values, what the movement does financially is unique. Deputy Heydon was right in that the movement fills a gap between banks and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 181. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be carried out; if he is aware of delays in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41965/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 190. To ask the Minister for Health if Souvenaid (Nutricia Souvenaid) will be added to the list of medication covered under the medical card scheme. [42049/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: I am under pressure because there will be votes at another committee. I thank the Chairman. I thank the delegates for presenting. I have engaged on this issue numerous times nationally, as well as locally. I subscribe to the idea that the credit union model is the best in terms of local knowledge and the personal touch. Since the pillar banks are moving further and further away from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: Tiering regulation in that way leads to complexity in administration. Is there any way to simplify it for the purpose of giving regulatory bodies comfort as regards what the credit union movement is trying to do and its expansion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: I advocate for a form of cross-guarantee or central support. I just wanted to know whether that was from where credit unions would draw comfort. I am conscious that my time has concluded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: But their individual capacity is brilliant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: Making it larger might-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: Does Deputy Wallace know the answers to any of those questions?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 152. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be performed; if he is aware of delays in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42084/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (26 Nov 2015)

Arthur Spring: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on preventing insurance companies from raising significantly the price of car insurance when an existing customer renews a policy. [42234/15]