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Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Mr. O'Toole pointed out that "last week’s deal was all about grand [theft] on an almost unimaginable scale [being] transformed into a plain, boring old fact". I remind the House that before the 2011 general election, the current Minister, Deputy Varadkar, insisted that "Anglo Irish Bank is not getting another cent of our money - Not another cent"?

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: He can tell that to his grandchildren. The public is not fooled by the Government's spin. The people know they will give decades working to see their hard-earned money leaving the country to pay for debt that they never had a hand, act or part in incurring in the first instance. This is a shame. Regardless of how much spin the Government puts on it, nothing will ever take from these...

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Technical Group for allowing me some of its time. Recently, Fintan O'Toole wrote an article entitled "Debt deal is normalising the Irish freak show". The article started:There is the old story of the 18th century French lothario sitting at dinner beside a famously virtuous lady. "Will you sleep with me?" he asks. "Certainly not, how dare you suggest such a thing!" "Let us...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: We want to look forward, not backwards.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Stay quiet over there and show some manners and show respect to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: What Deputy Griffin said is a disgrace.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I agree with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is a disgrace.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Finance if a rebate scheme will be provided in the Finance Bill and if the rebate will be 13 cent per litre or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7876/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will meet with Killarney Town Council members to discuss his proposals to abolish the town council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7965/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when Section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 will commence. [7875/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Needs Assessments (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that there are more than 100 children in County Kerry with autism spectrum disorder awaiting assessment for intervention services, the plans in place to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7966/13]

Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Fianna Fáil very much for bringing this Private Members' motion before the House. Of course it is prudent and proper that this motion be discussed. I take grave exception to people who condemned this motion, ridiculed it and accused it of something it is not. Members have said that tonight we should look back at the events of last week to size up in a sensible and prudent way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I support the Senator in stating that obviously this is a devastating issue for the family involved and an awful trauma for them. Unfortunately I agree this appears to be a case that should be heard in the courts and it is not within our remit to deal with this very serious matter. I hope a worthwhile solution can be found for everybody involved and that there will be a successful outcome...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I compliment Senator Ó Clochartaigh on the work he has done on this important issue prior to its coming before the committee. I appreciate the serious circumstances in which up to 80 families find themselves. My heart is with them. At the end of the day the planning process is in place. If the wind farm company went through the process and did everything properly, I am absolutely...

Topical Issue Debate: Radon Gas Levels (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: While I appreciate the Minister of State's preparation and delivery of his response, it is factually incorrect. I have documentation in front of me that states a person was quoted €3,000 to deal with and address the problem in his house. I also read into the record the ongoing maintenance costs for ensuring the gas is kept at bay in the house. However, the Minister of State's report...

Topical Issue Debate: Radon Gas Levels (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I appreciate that the Ceann Comhairle has allowed this issue be debated today as it is appropriate to raise it on the day the details of the property tax are being issued. When it comes to valuing a house for the property tax, it is wrong that these houses are not being treated in the same way as houses affected by pyrite. To look at it logically, we are telling people to value their houses...

Topical Issue Debate: Radon Gas Levels (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Why was that not done with regard to the houses affected by pyrite then? A special exemption was made for those houses.

Topical Issue Debate: Radon Gas Levels (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I compliment Deputy Phelan on an excellent contribution and her article in The Irish Times of yesterday. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the issue of radon gas and the property tax. Houses that have been affected by radon should be exempt from the property tax. To support my argument I have permission to read into the record the following letter I have received from a...

Other Questions: Child and Family Support Agency (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to support Deputy Tom Fleming very strongly because this Government sold the people a pup.

Other Questions: Child and Family Support Agency (13 Feb 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: How can the Minister stand over doing this at a time when her Government sold the people a pup? Her party said that it would do everything correctly and the people who supported it thought they were doing the right thing. The Government imposed the cap and every now and then, when it so wishes, it flouts it, which is wrong and outrageous. If it had stated it was never going to introduce a...