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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach is very well aware of the importance of Kerry Airport, based in Farranfore, County Kerry, the capital of tourism in the western world. I thank the Government and previous Governments for their support of that airport. I know that the Taoiseach personally recognises the importance of it. On behalf of everyone working at that excellent facility, from the ladies who make the tea...

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the people who worked in our nursing homes, community hospitals, large hospitals and regional hospitals. I thank all those who worked in the hospitality sector when it was allowed to stay open, and those who worked in shops that kept business going when that was allowed to keep going. I thank each and every one of them. I also thank the people involved in healthcare, such as those...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister for his recent trip to County Kerry, particularly Tralee where he was warmly welcomed, and rightly so. He certainly is committed to his current post. I want to talk about the cost of education and the parents and young people who are trying to afford going to university. A young person who works during the summer is punished. That is totally wrong. It does not...

Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: Common sense must prevail at all times. One shocking issue that was touched on earlier cannot be ignored in this debate. I am trying to be as specific as I can. The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, should be in the Chamber. He should be tied in here for a while to make him listen to some of the contributions. The shocking issue was that the...

Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: There is a point to what I am trying to say, if I could make it, the same as everybody else.

Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I would have made my point if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle had let me finish.

Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wonder how Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael can stand over that decision. We will take no notice of the Green Party for a while. How do Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael think they can face the farmers? I was grateful when the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine did his tour of the marts. Would he like to go into the marts now and tell the farmers he is supporting the other...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will go back to where we were a while ago in this debate. If a Government ever wanted to pull out the foundations of the support that it might or might not have, it would attack the farmers and fishermen and succeed in turning all of them against it. Let us consider what the Government is doing with this wording. The wording means that someone will be presumed guilty rather than...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is very hard to understand the resistance of the Minister, the Department and the Government. It shows a total lack of willingness to work with the fishing people and their communities and a total disregard for them. It is upsetting to hear the record back and to hear the way a person can change his views, opinions and outlook on a subject just because he moves from this side of the...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: Justice rushed is justice denied. That is the main thrust of doubling the working days allowable to permit people a proper chance to organise, to put together and to fight their case, if they have the prospect of penalty points being imposed against them. There is no other sector of society, except farmers, whose members are targeted as much for going about their daily work. Can you...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 31. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of work permits for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5374/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 59. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the qualifying criteria for the new €30,000 derelict house refurbishment scheme; when the scheme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5338/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will extend article 10(6) an exemption change of use from commercial to residential; if the classes that qualify for the exemption will be expanded upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5260/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 135. 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. [5257/22]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have just had a lot of technical difficulties. I was listening to a screen on a wall but I could not participate, so I am grateful for the assistance I was given. I am fine when it comes to questions. I am just glad that I was able to listen despite the problems. I am thankful to our contributors. They have been insightful and helpful to our work.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding NCT certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5650/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (3 Feb 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: 231. To ask the Minister for Finance if two former bank buildings (details supplied) in County Kerry will be repurposed for use by the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5643/22]