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Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to this very important Bill. One of the biggest elephants in the room, and one of the biggest issues facing students who are seeking accommodation, is the need to increase the availability of affordable accommodation for students. Increasing accommodation is the most effective way to provide real choice and options. The lack of student...

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will speak about the matter at hand, which is the national maternity hospital and the fact that this project was first announced in 2013, almost eight years ago. Like the national children's hospital, the real scandal with this development is the skyrocketing costs. In 2013, the original cost was in the region of €150 million. The cost has risen by-----

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry. I will take it off and put on my own. I want to support the fishermen who are here today from our coastal communities.

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you. I am sorry. I neglected it as I was rushing. The costs have risen by more than 100% to an estimated €350 million. That was by 2018. In 2021, last Friday, we were told by the Minister for Health that the building infrastructure cost had been priced at €500 million. Further commissioning costs including fit-out and transferring an entire hospital to a new site will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 115. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if measures will be put in place to assist registered guesthouses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33833/21]

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am very grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I, of course, support Sinn Féin's very genuine and heartfelt motion. My late mother always said one could judge any government or society on how it treats people who are getting to an older age and how those people are respected. Past governments certainly did not shroud themselves in glory in the way they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the issue of the public service obligation at Kerry Airport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32886/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 414. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33212/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 443. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an issue (details supplied) will be examined in relation to a request for fees from students for trips that did not occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32923/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 530. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25569/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 531. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25570/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 533. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25582/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 639. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a series of matters (details supplied) in relation to forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33276/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 640. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding forestry licensing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33277/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 641. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding harvesting plans (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33278/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 644. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a forestry application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33333/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 645. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the refusal of a REAP scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33343/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 647. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the refusal of a REAP scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: The Cost of Climate Action: Discussion (17 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wanted to make a contribution but I have to leave. I thought the Chair might have been able to get to me but I just want to thank the witnesses for being here and giving their presentation. I would have liked to have said something. I thank the witnesses and I am sorry that I have to leave.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: Speaking to this amendment, there has not been a proper impact analysis of what this Bill is actually going to mean for the Irish people, be they involved in farming, tourism, or any other sector of society. We are an island. Take our tourism industry, for instance. I come from the tourism capital of Ireland and, indeed of Europe, and I am proud and glad of the tourism product that has...