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Agrifood and Rural Development: Motion (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: They have forgotten where we came from. I do not know where they think they are going but I know they have forgotten where we have come from. I am standing 100% with the farmers of Ireland who are fighting for survival. I am speaking predominantly about the small family farm. I hear people saying farmers own land but no farmer in Ireland owns his or her farm. Farmers possess it from...

Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I always put it on the record that it can be perceived that I have a conflict with some of these matters. Since this Government entered its second term, it has had different chances to solve the housing crisis and the problems we have in that area but all it seems to do is bring out reports. I will relate what I have heard in County Kerry and around the rest of the country. The people have...

Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: Any person who introduces a scheme of which the vast majority of people cannot avail is only kidding the people.

Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I hate talking about politicians if they are not here to defend themselves. I asked people to introduce a scheme and when that was announced to much fanfare, it was a disgrace. It was like selling people a pig in a poke. On the one hand, people think the scheme is working but it is like a three card trick. Now you see it and now you do not. When a person wants to use it, that is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an autism assessment appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38572/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 331. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 346. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38648/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 388. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding fishermen in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38276/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Disease Controls (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 566. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a netting licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38412/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as they cause serious problems for the broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. We will have an engagement via video conference with MEPs elected from constituencies in Ireland. I am delighted to welcome the new and returning MEPs from constituencies in Ireland, including Northern Ireland. I congratulate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: We will start with Mick Wallace, if he wishes to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: Could we move to Ms Frances Fitzgerald MEP?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to inform the MEPs joining us from Brussels that we have been joined by Deputy Mattie McGrath and Senator Craughwell. I call Senator Coghlan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Senator Craughwell and wish to inform those in Brussels that we have been joined by Deputy Frank O'Rourke. I invite Mr. Ciarán Cuffe to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Cuffe. I call Deputy Seán Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: We will now take two MEPs together for a bit of balance. I call Ms Martina Anderson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms Anderson for her remarks and I acknowledge that we have been joined on the Brussels side by MEPs, Matt Carthy and Naomi Long. I now invite my fellow county man, Mr. Seán Kelly, to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Kelly for his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Carthy. I now call on the newly elected MEP for Northern Ireland, Ms Naomi Long. I am sorry that Ms Long had to wait.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: To those who were able to make the meeting today this has been a very worthwhile experience. I hope this is the first of many engagements with our MEPs using this video link. It has been very worthwhile and it will set a precedent for other Oireachtas committees in using this technology. I express gratitude to the technical staff and our secretariat, as well as the people in Brussels who...