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Harbour Charges (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to take the Minister up on the offer of his officials meeting with representatives from Dingle as soon as possible to discuss their submission. At a time when they are struggling to manage their finances, we cannot impose increases. Their fuel bill is now double what it was a couple of years ago. How can they manage to pay more? They cannot do it. I will rely on the Minister as he...

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Deputy Troy for sharing time with me. It is obvious the Government is trying to hide behind Bord Gáis and the new water board. In the past, the HSE was established to allow the Government to hide behind that organisation. No member of the Government has referred to the excellent service that has been given by water men throughout this country over the years. I am not talking...

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am afraid we will eventually. The Government is continuing to deny the new body will eventually be sold. How can we believe it?

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister of State was very clear a while ago when he read out his statement. The same people told us before last year's general election they would burn the unsecured bondholders.

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: They said they would protect the vulnerable people in society. They have broken every promise they made. I do not believe what they are saying. If they want to conserve water, as they suggest, why do they not ensure the leaks are fixed before anything else is done? For every gallon of water that goes into a house, half a gallon is probably lost through leaks. Is it not obvious? When we...

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: What about fixing the leaks?

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: What about fixing leaks?

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Phil the monster.

Order of Business (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: It will be 5.45 p.m. soon if we keep going.

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the closure of credit unions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20717/12]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding premises in which water meters are already installed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20643/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 19 April 2012, the amount of money it will cost directly and indirectly to write to 700,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20847/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of the Garda Representative Association's condemnation of him, accusing him of being soft on crime, if he has any proposals to get tough on crime, and on persons who profiteer from crime and on the profits of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20644/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in view of the Garda Representative Association condemnation of him and his poor record on crime, where they reminded him of his previous statement when in opposition where he stated vast areas were becoming lawless wasteland, his has any plans to deal with these areas which have been identified as trouble spots when it comes to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in view of the Garda Representative Association condemnation of him and their call upon him not to close any more garda station, he will review his statement whereby he stated garda station were not required to police the countryside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20646/12]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the farming industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20720/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding Valentia Hospital (details supplied), County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20650/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry [20675/12]

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: There are many of them doing that.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Deputy Dooley for bringing forward this Bill, which is sensible and much needed. For the past 22 years I have run a small retail fuel business and I know the business inside out. Since the price of fuel has sky-rocketed, I have noticed that people are economising and using less. Sales have reduced, which means the Government take must have fallen. The cost of fuel is also stopping...