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Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: I support this amendment as well because it is important that our system has better powers to deal with these people. They were giving us two thumbs up from abroad and doing practically whatever they liked. They took the view that they were untouchable in certain countries. I am unsure how far this will extend or whether those in other countries can still evade our laws and operate...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: It is important to say a few words on this penalty which should be used to confiscate the properties, buildings, lands, chattels, vehicles, etc. held by drug lords and criminals. The penalty should fit the crime. It is a different story for parents whose children are being born today at a time when drugs are available around our country. As they bring up their children, they have to face...

Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: I thank Deputy Browne for introducing the Bill and for the opportunity to talk on the issue. The Deputy is right that we are not giving treatment to people who present with mental health issues comparable with the treatment given to people who present with physical or other health issues. I will talk about Kerry. To go back in time, there were 1,200 patients in St. Finan's mental...

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: The provision of housing is one of the main aims of this Government, and it is in the programme for Government. The tenant purchase scheme was a vital part of housing in all local authorities. For a number of years we did not have a tenant purchase scheme. In the past three years, a new tenant purchase scheme was introduced but only 80% of applicants are qualifying for the scheme....

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: First of all, I sympathise with Ms Vicky Phelan.

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: I do not interrupt other Deputies.

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: First, I want to sympathise with Ms Phelan and all the other ladies who were misdiagnosed. I also feel for and sympathise with all the front-line staff who work in hospitals and give their very best to patients when they come in to be seen, whether they be nurses, doctors and front-line staff. I am disappointed with the HSE. People right across the country have lost their confidence in...

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (1 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: They should be sacked.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (1 May 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: 350. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that funding and works are required to address a flooding problem at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18558/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: The cost of rent in Kerry for families and one-parent families with three or four children has become very high. It is €1,200 a month. I want to ask about the housing assistance payment cap. The housing assistance payment in Kerry is capped at €575. Other counties have a much higher cap. In light of the increase in the cost of houses per month, which is €1,200 to...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: There is no attempt to find out what people in rural areas are doing to do. No attempt is being made.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: It is a case of let them go to blazes. That is all he wants. Let them go to blazes. I am very disappointed-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: How does the Minister think the rural people in Lauragh, Glenmore, Tureencahill, Knocknaboul, Gleantan, Doctor's Hill-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: The people in the rural areas of Ballyheigue, Ardfert, Causeway-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: -----Gneevgullia, Scartaglin-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: So the Minister can do what he likes?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: He will be supported by Fine Gael, which now does not give a damn about the people in rural Ireland either.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: Where are they? They are doubtful enough about it and they are afraid but they will support it when it comes down to a vote. That is the trouble.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: It is relevant-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Danny Healy-Rae: -----because they are going to paralyse the people in rural Ireland.