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Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: There are 27 people in my town of Clonmel who are before the courts today and facing eviction. We need to stop that.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: We need to declare a housing emergency in the Dáil today to ensure that there are no further evictions, that we do not add to the crisis that already exists and that we have a rent freeze for tenants who are trying to make ends meet, and failing to do so, and who are under huge pressure this Christmas.

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I support amendments Nos. 4 and 5 and express the wish that we can get through the legislation by 10 p.m. because when I spoke on Second Stage, I welcomed the Bill which I described as a positive measure in promoting road safety. I also said it was a missed opportunity, particularly in the context of Jake's law, to impose a mandatory 20 km/h speed limit in housing estates. I had hoped the...

Courts Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No. 5:In page 8, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following:"9.Dáil Éireann formally declares that a housing emergency exists in the State and while this emergency continues the right of any person to remain in the dwelling in which the person currently resides will take precedence over any property right of any other person—(a) accordingly no court or...

Courts Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: The Minister of State, in responding to Deputy Bríd Smith's amendment, made my case for me. He referred on a number of occasions to the question of a constitutional challenge but that is exactly what my amendment is designed to ensure cannot occur. If there is a formal declaration of a housing emergency, then that puts the right of a family to a home above the right to private...

Courts Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I have tabled amendment No. 5, the first paragraph of which encapsulates its intent. It states,"Dáil Éireann formally declares that a housing emergency exists in the State and while this emergency continues the right of any person to remain in the dwelling in which the person currently resides will take precedence over any property right of any other person", and there are actions...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No. 133:In page 34, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: “24. Dáil Éireann formally declares that a housing emergency exists in the State and while this emergency continues the right of any person to remain in the dwelling in which the person currently resides will take precedence over any property right of any other person—(a)...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: The discussion we have had emphasises the need for the declaration of a housing emergency as proposed in amendment No. 133. The effect would be to ensure there could not be a constitutional challenge. Because we have a housing emergency, we need constitutional protection. The way to put that constitutional protection in place is through the declaration of a housing emergency. This is not...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: Not just here.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No. 160:In page 35, to delete lines 25 to 34.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No. 162:In page 36, to delete lines 16 to 18.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No 1:In page 3, to delete lines 15 to 22. This amendment deals with a retrospective aspect of the Bill and on the basis that this section is going to fall I will not press the amendment.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I move amendment No 5:In page 4, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following:“2. Dáil Éireann formally declares that a housing emergency exists in the State and while this emergency continues the right of any person to remain in the dwelling in which the person currently resides will take precedence over any property right of any other person—(a) accordingly no...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I accept that, and obviously I can do that. It is a very important amendment. There is a proposal by which this section will be deleted which will affect the outcome on this amendment. I am not a member of the committee. I will, therefore, defer to the committee and withdraw the amendment, but I will reintroduce it on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: To a different section. It is a stand-alone amendment that would in no way impinge on the Hogan judgment. It might have been properly introduced to insert a new section. On the basis of what has been said, I will withdraw it at this stage, but I will reintroduce it on Report Stage.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: In the short time available to me, I will address in the main the residential tenancy aspects of the Bill. The Bill is a pretence. It purports to give protection to tenants when properties in which there are existing tenants change ownership. Cruelly and grotesquely, it provides that where a landlord can get 20% more money with vacant possession in the sale, the tenants must leave. It...

Pension Equality and Fairness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: I welcome the Private Members' motion and commend Deputy Brady on bringing it forward. It is a very important motion which requires urgent action on the State pension and private pensions. The changes in recent years to the State pension have clearly impacted negatively and disproportionately on women and has also forced retiring workers onto jobseeker's payment because of the abolition of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (7 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: 198. To ask the Minister for Health when children in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance will be issued with a full medical card as announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38969/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Séamus Healy: Yes. This is an unusual situation to be in but Deputy O'Callaghan has made a compelling case. I believe this is a particularly draconian piece of legislation. It provides for the fast-tracking of evictions so any delay in enacting the Bill will be helpful to people who face that traumatic situation. Obviously I do not have a vote on this matter but I support the adjournment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Séamus Healy: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for DEIS status and funding going forward with regard to the review of DEIS; if there are changes to the component of DEIS; the most relevant information in supporting a submission; the timeframe for the roll-out of the new DEIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37515/16]