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Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: It would be very neglectful of us in discussing this not to acknowledge and recognise the work that has been done by CAB for many years. If my memory serves me correctly, the Government of the day which was led by Fine Gael introduced legislation following the death of the journalist, Ms Veronica Guerin. Politicians at that time, both in government and in opposition, came together and...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I, too, support the amendment on the following grounds. I was to speak about something that hurt me greatly. The Minister will know that some of the finest people who ever served in local government were local councillors in terms of their dedication and commitment of time. He will also know that until 1999, there was no such thing as remuneration for being a county councillor; they were...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is what I meant to say. This amendment is about the forfeiture of goods or gifts received and I have to outline my reason for supporting it. In the past that type of activity sullied and gave a bad name to respectable people who were serving their communities. They worked very hard to bring group water and local road improvement schemes to their areas. They tried to develop county...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Only God can do that.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Not just the Pope, also The Cope.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: One cannot beat education.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thought Deputy McGrath was complimenting him.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (2 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 193. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a State pension (non-contributory) by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19304/18]

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach is aware that people came from all over the country today to protest and raise the issue of Lyme disease. I raise this under the commitment in the programme for Government with regard to the health of the people of our nation. The Taoiseach is aware that people suffering from Lyme disease have been let down by successive Governments. I am asking for the HSE to give proper...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 226. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 264. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will fund a hoist for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18823/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 341. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if salmon fishing licences will be introduced for persons living on islands (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18551/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 374. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18633/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 389. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter regarding funding for a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19047/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 419. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (1 May 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 426. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal to a decision on a domiciliary care allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19001/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the Commissioner. On Brexit and the future of the EU, does he have any insights on whether the UK will change its mind on staying within the customs union or find some customs solution that will go a long way to mitigating the impact on the Border with Northern Ireland? How does he see Ireland's place in the future of the EU without the UK, and how much do we need to change our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, it is not. If the Commissioner was listening to "Morning Ireland" this morning he would realise it is a national issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the Commissioner. On Brexit and the future of the EU, does he have any insights on whether the UK will change its mind on staying within the customs union or find some customs solution that will go a long way to mitigating the impact on the Border with Northern Ireland? How does he see Ireland's place in the future of the EU without the UK, and how much do we need to change our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Engagement with EU Commissioner Mr. Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, it is not. If the Commissioner was listening to "Morning Ireland" this morning he would realise it is a national issue.