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Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: There will be no savings.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a matter (details supplied) regarding employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7088/12]

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I sincerely thank the Technical Group, the Whip and her staff for arranging for me to have speaking time. I also acknowledge the presence of the Minister in the Chamber. I have no difficulty with measures that seek to modernise the legal system and aim to provide for better and fairer delivery of legal services to the people. In fact, if we could all avoid engaging legal services or dealing...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister. I would like to repeat that he is using a lump-hammer to crack a nut.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is the best way to describe the proposals contained in the Bill. There are many problems with the Bill. It seems the Minister has reluctantly admitted there are problems with it, following the exertion of pressure from all quarters. There was no consultation and no research conducted in advance into the many proposals made in the Bill. In fact, a number of key proposals go against the...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, I will not, but there are such instances. Even though I could say what I believe to be fact, I will not do so. Perhaps the Minister might do it to someone else, but I will not do it to him, even though he might like me to do so. He and I know there are such instances and who the people are. We all know what the Government has done. Those who follow politics-----

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry, but I am not in the habit of interrupting the Minister. However, I am pleased I have touched a nerve. Obviously, I have hit something that is a little raw. If that is the case, well and good.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: In summary, I hope the Minister will take on board what I have said in good faith. He knows that much of what I have said makes sound, solid sense. I also hope he will take on board my constructive criticism. Let him imagine for one minute what he would say to me if our roles were reversed and I was setting up a quango.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: When will the promised legislation to allow previously self-employed people to claim social welfare be introduced? They are now in limbo through no fault of their own. The legislation was promised by the Minister for Social Protection. These people not only paid taxes all their lives but they also acted as tax collectors for the State. The second question relates to the local government...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes. The board of An Bord Pleanála should have nine members but at present there are four members of the board dealing with all the cases referred to it from all over the country.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Only two are required for a quorum so there could be a situation where very important planning matters are being dealt with by only two people.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, it is not.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He should reply on the second issue too, because it is important.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: He has not answered it.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals he has to ensure that mortgage lenders are going to develop products to help mortgage holders in distress as part of the new strategy to help troubled borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6263/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6373/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6375/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6376/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6377/12]