Results 221-240 of 839 for long speaker:Michael Healy-Rae

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Nov 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 415. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a request for long-term care by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49242/18]

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...in this Chamber and at meetings of the joint committee about the need for decisive progress on Brexit. I said that the clock was ticking and that time was running out. Now, here it is. After long negotiations we now have a draft of the withdrawal agreement. I think it is great that we are finally seeing all of the technical detail of the withdrawal agreement and that the negotiating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Committee of the Regions: Discussion. (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...roles and I appreciate them taking the time to be here today, as I know committee members do as well. Before beginning I remind everybody of the rules on privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person outside the Houses or an official by name or in such a way as to make...

Water Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Nov 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...County Council for their excellent service over the years - it does not cost anything to say that. I remind people that the water would have stopped flowing only for these staff going out. Not too long ago, there was a massive water break in the heart of Killarney town and the water service staff went out. It was such a break that the repairs went on into a second day. They worked...

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...time I counted, I had something like 26 licences to my name, which is a lot. If one is to be compliant, that is what one has to do. I have to pay for every one of them. I will continue to do so as long as I am able to draw breath. I also sell alcohol and cigarettes. I do not want to see people getting away with that on the black market because they are not paying their taxes. We...

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...I certainly have an event or two to recall, but I am not that type of person. I know what was tried and failed and the individuals involved. It would make for interesting times, but it will be a long time before I tell. I have indicated it here because it certainly was an eventful time in my life. When there are people who are colluding to pull you down, it is not nice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of European Court of Auditors: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...the Oireachtas and it also would have been useful for the MEPs. Before I ask Mr. Murphy to make his opening statement I will remind members of the rules on privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Preparations for the European Parliament Elections 2019: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...to make his opening statement and then I will go to the members. First of all, I am obligated to remind members and Mr. Temple-Smithson of the rules of privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Preparations for the European Parliament Elections 2019: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am being completely independent about the matter. It is wrong for any group of people not to put a candidate in the field. It was different for the politicians of all persuasions long ago, when resources were limited and the tools at people's fingertips were not even a fraction of those that are available today. People went out and made the effort. They went out on bicycles to canvass....

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...McEntee, has always been very forthcoming in attending meetings of the committee that I chair and engaging with its members. We have brought in many people to give evidence and answer questions over a very long period since the original vote on Brexit. We are doing our part and everybody in this Dáil, whether they are in opposition or in government, has a very important role to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (16 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 406. To ask the Minister for Health if an illness (details supplied) will be listed in the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41998/18]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: It has been going on for a long time now.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Budget Statement 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...to the North to do it. The increase in SNA posts up to 950 in 2019 is very welcome, as is the increase in the new apprentice programme by another 10%, with over 1,200 additional crafts and "earn as you learn" places. I believed all along that the Government would increase social welfare payments. People living on very low incomes need this increase and the restoration of the...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...proposed. We cannot take young people and wrap them up in cotton wool and say they will never see something that we do not want them to see. Every young person today has a mobile phone. It is no longer a communications instrument for making phonecalls. It is their connection to the outside world. It is their newsfeed. There is advertising on mobile phones and they can see everything...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Task Force Report on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...Gerard Craughwell. I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as it causes interference with the broadcasting service. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: If one lives long enough, a Cheann Comhairle, one will get to see everything. A short number of years ago, the Labour Party abolished 80 town councils bald-headed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Sep 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...untimely passing. He was a young man and had much living and work left to do. He was busy in his ambassadorial role, in which he excelled. We are genuinely sorry. I made friends with him over a long period and met him on many occasions. We had many interesting debates and exchanges and I am sorry at his passing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...others, we appreciate the role played by ambassadors and the engagement they have with the committee. We believe it to be very important and we take it very seriously. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is a politician. If any one of us could aspire to be in politics as long as he has been we would be fairly good. It is very difficult to formulate and put forward a question if one is continuously interrupted. If I am left alone I will be fine but if I am continuously stopped I will not be.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Jun 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 403. To ask the Minister for Health if a drug (details supplied) will be added to the long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26765/18]