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Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am seeking information on the criminal justice Bill and the judicial reform Bill. What progress is being made with regard to the licensing of the event security sector? This is obviously a great necessity following the debacle discussed earlier in respect of the concert in the Phoenix Park last weekend.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am referring to the need to licence the event security sector. Is that in the programme for Government under the criminal justice Bill or the judicial reform Bill?

Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Flowerpotgate.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Who kicked the flowerpot?

Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: What about the €900,000?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the new steps (details supplied) that contractors must now comply with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32905/12]

Written Answers — Burial Grounds: Burial Grounds (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether all local authorities in the country should be directed to install and provide toilets in graveyards, in the interest of people visiting graveyards, people working there and people attending masses and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32901/12]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health his views on setting up an independent scientific enquiry to review the side effects caused by the drug Roaccutane; if he will interview users and their families who have experienced side effects from the use of the drug; if he will review the medical data; if he will report if present warnings should be significantly strengthened; his further...

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the call from Kerry County Council that a section of the R569, from Careys Cottage to Rosacroo Bridge, will be considered for funding under the 2013 specific improvement grants for regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32898/12]

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I again thank the Technical Group for allowing me time to speak on the very important Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012. As previously stated, the purpose of the Bill is to address the implications of the Supreme Court judgment made in February 2012 with regard to future Garda investigations into subversive and other serious crimes. In that case, the Supreme Court found section...

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: The 1939 Act was found to be repugnant to the Constitution because it allowed a person who was not independent of the investigation to issue a search warrant in respect of a dwelling. I made a point previously on which I will now dwell at greater length. It is a fact that situations arise in the middle of the night in which an incident occurs, gardaí may require the urgent issuing of a...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if extra bus services will be provided to facilitate persons who wish to attend a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32681/12]

Written Answers — Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that the back to school allowance will be granted promptly to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32732/12]

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Well said.

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Why is he not here?

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He would be here.

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I concur with previous speakers on the urgency of this Bill. Having studied it in great detail over recent days, I know the problems it addresses put members of An Garda Síochána at an extreme disadvantage, which is why the swift passage of this legislation is of great importance. We are fighting highly organised crime and we need An Garda Síochána to be able to take swift action when...

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He can read all about it in today's newspapers.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: When is the health (amendment) Bill to be published that will provide publicly funded GP care without fees at the point of use to claimants of free drugs under the long-term illness scheme? Last week, I pointed out to the Taoiseach that many people will be left without a proper television service when the digital changeover to Saorview and Saorsat takes place. In one area over 500 people...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is what I heard.