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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 223. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30890/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 237. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the centralised ambulance control centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 238. To ask the Minister for Health in respect of the National Asthma Programme, if the resolution of the general practitioner contract negotiations will take place as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (26 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 239. To ask the Minister for Health in respect of the National Asthma Programme, his views on whether cohesive public respiratory health policy is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31171/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is not what he said.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will stick to the amendment.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: They have used that as their way of carving out their political career. The Minister knows I have nothing but respect for him in his role in this Government, but I have to include my total disgust at the abolition of town councils. I will go back to the amendment, as the Ceann Comhairle rightly says, but, before I do, I make the point that the issue of abolishing the town councils will come...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I respect town councillors and the work they------

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will respect them some other time.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To come back to the amendment and to the whole reason we are here tonight, and the reason we are going to have another vote, I believe the abolition of the Seanad is a retrograde step. Of course, there should be reform. The Ceann Comhairle is an experienced man and has been here a long time. He has seen many good people and other people go through the Seanad. Probably more than any other...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am coming back to that.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To finish where I started, I support Deputy Catherine Murphy in her amendment and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his indulgence.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I support Deputy Catherine Murphy's amendment. On the greater context of this issue, I want to make it clear that I am totally opposed to the Government's proposal to abolish the Seanad. I will outline my reasons for taking that position. Unlike many other people, I have a couple of great reasons to support the abolition of the Seanad. I would not leave that jaundice my opinion. Of...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister would want to call in the Criminal Assets Bureau to deal with the fellows whose conversations were taped.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Home from Home family support service in the Ballydowney area of Killarney offers after-school activities to children with special needs, many of whom have needs that require a one-on-one service. The Taoiseach kindly opened the service.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: He made a substantial personal donation which we all very much appreciated.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will. Why has this vital service not received the recognition that it deserves in the form of adequate structural funding?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am asking this question in the context of the Education For Persons with Special Educational Needs Act. The Taoiseach is well aware of this excellent service.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have mentioned the Education For Persons with Special Educational Needs Act.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am talking about funding.