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Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Government has, unfortunately, lost the trust and confidence of the Irish people. Certain people might not like to hear this but the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, has lost the confidence and trust of the Irish people because enough is enough. People have contacted me and the other Deputies in the Rural Independent Group. I heard this evening, for instance, from the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of the people of County Kerry, I wish to state how sorry we all were to hear about the two gardaí who were injured yesterday doing an honest day's work. With regard to all of the young people who are waiting to sit their theory tests, when the online portal went live last night, there was absolute chaos. People are being told that they will get appointments in a year or...

Independent Beef Regulator: Motion [Private Members] (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate and acknowledge his feet are firmly on the ground in this matter. I thank Deputy Carol Nolan, Mr. David Mullins, Mr. Brian Ó Domhnaill and all those who helped us to bring this motion before the Dáil. It is very important. The regulatory system in place is not working. Farmers, especially beef farmers, are being let down. Farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the proposed review of energy needs will take place in view of the recent announcement in which support is being provided on a moratorium on the proposed LNG project which actually should have started in 2020 but did not take place; and the timeframes and dates that are envisaged for same. [28609/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a group (details supplied) can apply for funding for a new watercraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28561/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Road Projects (26 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 242. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding of local improvement schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28610/21]

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: In the past, the Minister has stated that he does not like to see people in motor cars. I believe that the Minister really does not like to see people in aeroplanes either. The connectivity between our country and the rest of Europe and the rest of the world is of paramount importance. The Aer Lingus workers are fighting for their survival. Cork and Shannon airports need to be enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ban all single-use plastic (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27471/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 469. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a matter (details supplied) in relation to CAO registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28108/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 555. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason another office (details supplied) has been set up in relation to unfair practices and corruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27808/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (25 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 566. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be allocated specifically for the support and development of horse and pony racing here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28352/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 198. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be withdrawn from 17 May 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can avail of public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27120/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 368. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 381. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/21]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Deputies Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae and Nolan for allowing me some of their speaking time on this very important subject. I also thank the Minister of State for being here to introduce this very important legislation. While it is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough. I want to look back on the campaign that brought us to where we are. I thank all of the...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: My four minutes are never up. I had four minutes.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry. I though the Leas-Cheann Comhairle had said four at the beginning. I will just finish by expressing thanks for the opportunity to speak on this issue. This is a step in the right direction but there is more to be done.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (19 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter regarding housing stock (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27075/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 May 2021)

Michael Healy-Rae: 318. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a matter (details supplied) in relation to damage caused by a river will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25536/21]