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- 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, gardaà 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 SÃochána 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 SÃochána 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.
- Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Industrial Relations (Amendment (No 3)) Bill 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32405/12]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding financial assistance (details supplied) in respect of persons who will be without television reception when the Saorsat system becomes operational [32056/12]
- Written Answers — Stocking Densities: Stocking Densities (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding stocking density in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32073/12]
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Funding: Health Service Executive Funding (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied). [32055/12]
- Written Answers — National Carers' Strategy: National Carers' Strategy (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding family carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32225/12]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/12]
- Written Answers — Dental Services: Dental Services (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 645: To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding dental health [32228/12]
- Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 737: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding signage on roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32416/12]
- Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Technical Group for allowing me speaking time. I also thank Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and his excellent staff for the work they have done in bringing this Bill before Dáil Ãireann. Given the importance of this debate, particularly for rural Deputies, it is disappointing that I am talking to the Minister of State and only one Deputy on the Government side. Where is everyone...