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- Leaders' Questions (2 Apr 2014)
John Halligan: Many people in this country who are €20,000 in arrears are not getting write-downs.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Eligibility (27 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: 100. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to revise the criteria for eligibility to make an application for internships; her views on whether adults currently dependent on their partners' claims and who are not permitted to take up internships would like to be permitted to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14507/14]
- Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: First, I thank all those Members, from all sides of the House, who made valuable and quite excellent contributions. I thank the Minister of State for her kind words earlier this evening and I thank my legal team, who helped me to put together the Bill. In addition, I thank members of the Garda Síochána, who were quite excellent in helping me with the Bill, as well as the many...
- Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: As usual.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: Someone did.
- Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill seeks to introduce a requirement for offenders to make reparation for damage caused by crimes. The reparation can relate to medical costs for victims or damage caused to property. The Bill also provides for recognition to be afforded to offenders who voluntarily make reparation prior to trial. It also provides for the making of...
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (25 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: 689. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding the aligning of community projects like Waterford Traveller Community Development Project; the number of social inclusion officers that will be available to Waterford City Council to cover city and council areas (details supplied). [13488/14]
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: Under the Health Identifiers Bill, it was revealed in the Irish Mirror this morning that all the medical cards for those over 70 in nursing homes, and particularly those in the fair deal scheme, are being reviewed. Could the Taoiseach confirm if that is the case?
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: If that were the case it would be offensive-----
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: -----and distasteful because it is targeting the most vulnerable people in society.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: This is a fact. I have been contacted by people in two nursing homes who said this is happening.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: Could the Taoiseach confirm that the Department is reviewing medical cards for people over 70 in nursing homes?
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: These are people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and so on.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: It has been confirmed by the Department of Health that this is going to happen. That is disgraceful and appalling.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: The Taoiseach might make a comment on this. Could he confirm that this is the case?
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: It is under the Health Identifiers Bill.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: I am entitled to raise this under that particular Bill.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: I am not making a speech. I said as much as previous speakers said when they stood up. I am entitled to do that.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: I am entitled to do it. I took no longer than anybody from any other party-----
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)
John Halligan: The Ceann Comhairle can shut me up all he likes. I am not going.