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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I asked the Minister a question. Why is it so difficult for him to provide straight answers to straight questions?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: All we are trying to do is get answers from the Minister but we are failing in that regard. It is really disappointing that the best he can do is to insult people. That is all he is doing and he has let himself down badly since this debate commenced yesterday. The Minister's performance falls very short of the mark.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of 23,300 people participating in 1,143 community employment schemes, I ask the Tánaiste what type of assurance he will give to participants that this Government will ensure the schemes will remain up and running. Participants cost the State only an extra €20 on what they would get on the dole.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Does the Government realise what is happening because of the high cost of fuel and the detrimental effect it has on householders, hauliers and contractors? By tomorrow night the cost of diesel and petrol will exceed €1.60 in the majority of cases.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Will the Government do anything about it? This is unprecedented. Tomorrow night at midnight it will be more than €1.60 a litre for petrol and diesel in the majority of cases. The Government will have to do something about it.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this amendment. I was working so late in my office in Agricultural House last night that I was almost locked in. The reason I was there so late was the time it took to deal with all of the queries I received in respect of yesterday's debate on this legislation. I thank the Minister for his attendance in the Chamber all day yesterday, but I am terribly...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am well aware of its seriousness. Where are the rural Deputies who will support the Government on this proposal today? They too should appreciate its seriousness. I am glad the Acting Chairman reminded me that the reason we are in such a rush today is that the Government is guillotining the debate. That is a disgrace. The Acting Chairman has pointed out how serious these proposals are....

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I do not like to be critical in a personal way and, in fairness to the Minister, apart from this issue he is doing a great deal of good work. However, he has let himself down on this matter, never mind the rest of us.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding an embassy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Products: Fuel Products (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding illegal fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4394/12]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/12]

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

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 218: 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. [4396/12]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to highlight one point because Members are picking the public information meetings organised. At one meeting I attended Councillor Toiréasa Ferris, a highly articulate young lady, spent at least 30 minutes giving clear information to the best of her ability in so far as she had such information.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Unfortunately, the full facts and information are not available and that is how the Minister has made a mess of it. I wish to highlight another issue and hope someone outside the House is taking note of this debate. Members are dealing with important issues and very important probing questions are being asked by Members on this side of the House. In a short time the division bells will...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister heckled us.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Tom Hayes has been interrupting-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: This is my business. Deputy Tom Hayes was interrupting me. Is there one rule for him and another for the rest of us?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I would not expect it to be; therefore, I will respect the Chair's ruling.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is nonsense to hear the Minister go on about armies.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is the second time the Minister has brought that up. If he is so worried about it, he should give us the money for it.