Results 22,461-22,480 of 23,892 for speaker:Michael Healy-Rae
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Health with regard to the 4,326 persons who retired from the Health Service Executive up until to the end of February, if there is an inability at present to deal with the volume of retirees and will these persons receive their lump sum payments on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15761/12]
- Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: That is correct.
- Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Is there promised legislation proposed to introduce a full property tax next year, as proposed by Labour Party Ministers? I would be totally opposed to this unjust tax, but I would like to know the Government's intentions in this regard. Is there promised legislation from the Government to amend the Fines Act 2010? I hope there is not, but again I would like to know the Government's intentions.
- US Visas for Irish Emigrants (21 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this Topical Issue and the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, for dealing with it. I wish to highlight the fact that so many young people are emigrating to various parts of the world. The USA is one such opportunity available to our people. US Senator Charles Schumer previously wrote legislation for the diversity visa programme while a...
- US Visas for Irish Emigrants (21 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Taoiseach for discussing the E-3 visa issue during his recent trip and the Tánaiste for his efforts during recent trips to Washington and New York when he also discussed this important matter. I am aware of the difficulties surrounding emigration to America, particularly at this time. It was always recognised by American politicians that Irish people went to America with one...
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a matter in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/12]
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Irish campaigners for immigration reform in the USA hope to see progress on visa legislation which, if passed, will allow up to 10,000 Irish nationals annually to work in that country for up to two years. What legislation, if any, is proposed by the Government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to assist in this work? I refer to judicial appointments legislation. It has...
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: They all have strong associations with the Fine Gael Party.
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Must every judge appointed to the country in the next four years have strong Fine Gael links?
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: I would prefer if the Minister answered the second question.
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: The pick them themselves.
- Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: What about the second question?
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: We do not need a history lesson.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Look forward.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: This is not a laughing matter.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of buildings his Department has rented in each county in the country that are, at present, being fully utilised; the number of buildings his Department rented which are empty, idle and not being used; the cost incurred by his Department in renting these buildings, with separate figures for the ones that...
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider having a consumer awareness campaign to inform consumers of the consequences of buying illegal cigarettes in that the people who are involved in this activity are also involved in prostitution rings and other forms of criminal activity. [14378/12]
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact the average fine for smuggling tobacco into Ireland is â¬1,726, whereas if a shopkeeper inadvertently sells tobacco to a minor the fine is â¬3,000 and they will be debarred from selling tobacco for three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14379/12]
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance why, out of 57 convictions for the smuggling of cigarettes into this country, only six custodial sentences were imposed and 15 were suspended; and if he will introduce legislation which will ensure a statutory length of time, such as five years in prison, for the illegal smuggling of cigarettes into our country. [14380/12]
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (14 Mar 2012)
Michael Healy-Rae: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance why, out of 31 convictions for illegal selling of unstamped tobacco products, the average fine was â¬2,803, in view of the fact that if a shop owner inadvertently sells tobacco to an underage person they must pay a fine of â¬3,000 and will be debarred from selling cigarette for three months; his views on whether a larger, standardised fine for...