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Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Funding (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I too want to put my shoulder to the wheel on this very important issue. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting it for discussion today. The continuation of this very successful programme with Dublin Institute of Technology is of massive importance. We all have to work together in whatever way we can to avoid the teaching staff being made redundant in the next three weeks. There are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Senator Neale Richmond has let us know that he will be a little late. A number of MEPs were not able to make it here today and we have been asked to note their apologies, including Brian Crowley, Brian Hayes, Seán Kelly and Nessa Childers. I met with Brian Hayes in person a few days ago and he explained to me what he is doing today. He made it clear that he wanted to be here, but he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms McGuinness and I now invite Ms Deirdre Clune to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Last, but by no means least, I call Mr. Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, MEP.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Thank you all very much. We will now go to our members. I know our members will keep it as concise as possible – we are over-running our time a little. I call Deputy Durkan. During your contribution, Deputy Durkan, we will change over in the Chair, as I explained.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with European Ombudsman (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: First, I apologise for having to leave but I had to go to the Dáil Chamber. I thank Senator Leyden, our Vice Chairman, for taking over. It is like the MEPs coming here earlier today. In respect of any time Ms O'Reilly takes time out of her busy schedule to come before the committee to hear the concerns members have and get a feeling for what is happening on the ground and the issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with European Ombudsman (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: We will wrap up. We will allow the ombudsman to leave and go into private session.

Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Page 54 of the programme for Government states "We will ... significantly reduce the cost of medicines". How does this marry up with the 25,000 people who have been affected by the removal of the Versatis patch from all drugs payment and medical card schemes? These people are suffering from chronic pain, chronic nerve pain, including people with fibromyalgia and other types of pain they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of persons (details supplied) who wish to remain permanently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7689/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding glucose monitoring systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7619/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7621/18]

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is on the same issue. The decongregation of settings and taking apart of centres of excellence since 2011 has resulted in cases like the one that my brother highlighted. It has had a detrimental effect on those who benefitted from being in congregated settings. We have constantly highlighted this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. While I welcome the fact that he...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: Do not mention the war.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is a different issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 335. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for dental treatment in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 336. 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. [6725/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 337. To ask the Minister for Health the status of orthodontic treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6726/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 340. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for cataract assessment in Cork University Hospital; the number of persons from County Kerry waiting for cataract assessment; the number of persons waiting for a cataract operation in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital; the number from County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6736/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 360. 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. [6859/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: 438. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7318/18]