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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30194/23]

Education Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Sinn Féin for bringing forward this important motion on the costs of education. I looked in my book before coming down here and as recently as today I had seven dealings with parents who have had difficulties with the high cost of education. This could be the cost of the courses their children are on or the cost of living in respect of the student rental accommodation and the...

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am glad of the opportunity to speak on this very important subject. I believe that life was actually a lot simpler before and that it is we who are making it a bit more complicated. One of the main concerns is the potential vulnerability of young individuals who might be influenced by societal pressures and ideological beliefs. Esteemed clinicians argue that children may not have the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Business of Joint Committee (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I must read the note on privilege. Parliamentary privilege is considered when applying to the utterances of members participating online in a committee meeting when their participation is from within the parliamentary boundaries. There can be no assurances in relation to participation online from outside these parliamentary precincts. Members should be mindful of this when they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: The first item of business is the election of a Leas-Chathaoirleach. I formally invite proposals for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Are there any other proposers? No. Congratulations to Deputy Gino Kenny, who is an excellent parliamentarian. He is now elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: We will have engagement today. I welcome Dr. Conor Casey from the University of Surrey, Dr. Tom Hickey from Dublin City University and Dr. Andrea Mulligan from Trinity College Dublin to the meeting today. The format of the meeting will be that all three witnesses will give their opening statements, after which members will ask questions. A member can ask an individual witness a question or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr.Casey very much for his presentation and call Dr. Hickey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Mulligan. I will now take questions from members, starting with Senator Seery Kearney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I invite Dr. Casey to respond first to the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Hickey and call Senator Annie Hoey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to go to Dr. Casey on that matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Senator Fiona O'Loughlin is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you very much for clarifying that. Deputy Pa Daly is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Does Dr. Casey want to come in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is fine. Before we move to the second round, I want to highlight something. We have had a good engagement. If a member wants to come in a second time, there is no problem and no problem with time. A member might feel his or her questions have been adequately dealt with. I am not going to rigidly go to every member. If a member wants to come in, he or she should indicate. Of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I invite Dr. Casey to respond first on those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is the question: would there be the political will?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I must ask Dr. Casey to be brief. I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Casey, Dr. Hickey and Dr. Mulligan for attending. Their engagement has been very invigorating, interesting and thoughtful. We have learned a lot from their expertise. We really appreciate their time, which is valuable and scarce. It is the rarest commodity there is and we do not have enough of it. I thank all the witnesses. At our next meeting, we will continue to look at...