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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the impact data protection is having on Eir customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43146/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42845/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 217. 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. [42856/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing Industry (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42849/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 323. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the case of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42803/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Residential Property Sales (18 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the case of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43134/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: There must be a requirement that all reasonable care be given to a baby born alive, perhaps after a failed abortion or an early termination under the grounds outlined in the legislation, to give it a chance to survive. Surely a living baby who has been born is, in legal terms, a citizen of the State who deserves all of the protection and support to which he or she should be entitled. We...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: As a matter of clarification, am I allowed to start and get a new slot? I do not want to run over the nine minutes, but if I do, am I allowed to do so?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Not now, though.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will take that time then. Is that allowable now?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Okay. I will make do.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish to make a very heartfelt contribution. Yesterday evening I and other Members were with people from the healthcare professions. We were with midwives, doctors, healthcare workers who are united and want to defend their freedom of conscience as to what they will do in the future and how they will deal with people who want to terminate their pregnancies and who will present to them. ...

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I was actually coming into the Chamber in time for the next debate. I was listening in the office to Deputy Mattie McGrath's contribution and concur with him. We are both part of the Rural Independent Group. We work together on some issues and as individuals on others. I also have my concerns, as do Deputy Mattie McGrath and other members of the group. It was unfortunate to see...

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will put it this way. I certainly have an event or two to recall, but I am not that type of person. I know what was tried and failed and the individuals involved. It would make for interesting times, but it will be a long time before I tell. I have indicated it here because it certainly was an eventful time in my life. When there are people who are colluding to pull you down, it is not...

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I apologise for not being here earlier but I was chairing a meeting. I have a couple of important points to make on the Bill. When it comes to regulation, we must be careful to ensure we avoid harming people who need these vehicles. I know first-hand of the important role quads play in many facets of life, including in farming communities and among contractors. One even sees their use now...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of European Court of Auditors: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: As we have a quorum we will begin. We have received apologies from Senator Neale Richmond. We had the arrangement in place today to engage directly with the Irish MEPs in Brussels but unfortunately modern technology has let us down. We were going to use the video link which is supposed to be state of the art but it is not. I thank the technicians who tried to get us connected but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of European Court of Auditors: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Murphy for the overview. I call Deputy Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of European Court of Auditors: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy O'Rourke had to leave to chair another meeting, which is unfortunate but he will be able to hear afterwards what went on. The committee receives a copy of all the reports issued by the European Court of Auditors and they are circulated well, which we find beneficial and appreciate greatly. The obvious thing that I wish to put into the mix of the questions is the whole issue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of European Court of Auditors: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank all the witnesses. In particular, I thank Mr. Murphy and his officials for the big effort he made in being here today. We will suspend the meeting for a few minutes to allow the delegation to leave the room and for the next witness to take his seat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Preparations for the European Parliament Elections 2019: Discussion (17 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Preparations are being made for the European Parliament elections in 2019. We are glad today to have engagement with Mr. James Temple-Smithson. With the European Parliament elections coming in May, this is a good time to start our engagement on planning for that election. The European Parliament Constituency Committee has made its recommendations on how to organise the constituencies, and...