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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I propose we accept the recommendations as outlined.

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have grave reservations. The system that has been in place for many years has served us well and has worked. We will call it a safe form of gambling. Like Deputy McDonald, I am concerned that we are trying to fix something that is not broken. Unfortunately, that seems to be the Government's tendency. For example, local partnership companies are being broken up for no good reason. I am...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister gambled in government.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Does the Government have any proposals to amend the Finance Bill to remove the draconian tax that has been imposed in respect of solid fuels? In a couple of weeks, the price of a bag of coal is due to increase by €3.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Finance Bill.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Are there any proposals to change the position in this regard? The tax to which I refer is going to hurt vulnerable and elderly people.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle might allow a Topical Issue debate on it.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach should provide an answer to my question now. This is not a laughing matter.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the fact that the Russian Government upgraded its mission to the Holy See to full embassy status (details supplied), if he will restore our very important links to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17942/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Union (17 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a plan (details supplied) for the bank sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17756/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is shocking.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The creamery.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: This is the worst piece of rubbish of a reply ever presented in the Chamber. It is a disgrace. To refer to the resilience and ingenuity of the farming community-----

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Acting Chairman, but what does the Minister expect farmers to do? It is no wonder that he is not present.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is a perfectly sensible proposal.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I support my colleagues in respect of this very important matter. At present, farmers are attending auctions and competing with their neighbours to buy fodder. That is how bad the situation has become. Earlier today I received a telephone call from a woman who was extremely upset. I could not ring her back when her mobile phone ran out of credit. The woman in question did not have enough...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is easy knowing who lives in the sunny south east.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Farmers are running out of fodder for their animals, which has created an unprecedented crisis in the farming community.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I raised this matter with the Taoiseach before the Easter recess and the problem is worsening. Farmers are attending auctions to try to buy fodder.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (16 Apr 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a levy is being placed on property owners who are paying their property charges on a weekly basis and who have to pay €52 on top of the original charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17678/13]