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International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to wish a very happy International Women’s Day to all of the women who I know, who I encounter, who are with me and who support me in the work that I do and support all of my colleagues. I want to use the time I have on what is a very important issue, and I think it is an appropriate time to say this. The gender quota that was brought in was supposed to help women. I had a...

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, but the Minister of State will be able to answer this question. During her contribution, she said that it was her belief there was no basis in law to force businesses into having to take cash or to say they could not take cash, provided they had a sign up.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: What is the basis for this statement? The record of the Dáil is very important and the Minister of State has sent out a message that if any person providing a service puts up a sign stating, "We do not accept cash", it is acceptable. In effect, what is being said is that it is okay not to take what is legal tender on the island of Ireland. I am not saying the Minister of State is...

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: If it is, how is she saying it is correct and what is she basing this knowledge on? I ask her to clarify this point because it is very important for businesses. We are saying businesses should accept what is legal tender, so I ask the Minister of State to clarify this statement, if she can.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to raise a point of clarification. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach has time to deal with a point of clarification.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister of State is very argumentative today.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mairéad McGrath, Brian Ó Domhnaill and all the people in Deputy Mattie McGrath's office who worked diligently on the preparation of this very important motion. What has become evident over the last number of years, and particularly over the last 12 months, is quite shocking. The Government does not have the right to say "card only" to people who come in with their money in...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I appreciate them taking the time to do so. It is very important for the committee to have this type of engagement with people in important positions. The witnesses have been following the work of the committee and understand fully from where members, with all their varying viewpoints, are coming. As I repeatedly state, we always try to achieve...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the two teams led by their two presidents, Mr. Eugene Drennan of the IRHA and Mr. Tim Cullinan of the IFA. I have tremendous respect for both organisations. I have been a member of the IFA for all of my adult life, and I am glad to be a member. I am a lifelong supporter of the work the IRHA does. First of all, I will acknowledge the day that is in it by talking about women in...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will finish with this because it is an important point. They are being treated like criminals, but they are not criminals. They are driving perfectly safe lorries. People should know what they go through - the mental torture they go through - because of what they are threatened with and the upset it causes. It is not as though I am trying to promote unsafe transport. Nothing could be...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I have more to say, but I always take the Chair's guidance.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I apologise for being a little passionate about these subjects.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Can I say one thing on that?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will be one second, a Chathaoirligh. It is about Mr. Cullinan seeking support in asking the Minister with responsibility for forestry to come before a forum. I would like to put my tuppence ha'pennyworth in and I know that members such as Deputies Doherty and Durkan would be supportive of this as well. I would like to put my shoulder to the wheel on that issue and of course with regard...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will make the proposal on behalf of the president who suggested it, if that is acceptable to the Cathaoirleach.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Will I give the wording now?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will look at reviewing changes in the NCT system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11912/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 101. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11995/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor works grant will be paid this year (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11766/23]