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Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Are we in a hurry or something?

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: This is very relevant. I am sorry if the Acting Chairman is in a rush but I am talking about-----

Finance Bill 2017: From the Seanad (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Maybe someone else could take the Chair if Deputy Breathnach is too busy. My point is about political scrutiny. It is very important that we have accountability and scrutiny. This is why we needed clarification, especially on the whole issue of land transfers on deals that were in process which were held up because of the uncertainty after the budget. At all times political accountability...

Northern Ireland: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak briefly on this very important subject. As my brother rightly outlined, it is right to acknowledge at the beginning that we would not be where we are without people having made what I would call very courageous decisions. If I am to mention anybody, the first would be the late Martin McGuinness. He was not only a great loss to his own family and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank committee members for their assistance. I have received formal apologies from Senator Neale Richmond. I remind members to make sure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting. This is important as they cause interference for the broadcasting, editorial and sound staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Today the joint committee will engage on the future of Europe with Ms Fiona O'Donovan from the Disability Federation of Ireland which does great work. On behalf of all members of the committee, I welcome her as we move towards the end of our current series of engagements on the future of Europe. One area the committee has not previously considered is the impact of the discussions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I call Senator John Dolan. I thank and welcome him especially. I also particularly thank Deputy O'Keeffe for coming in today, because it is important. I wish to explain on the record that we have a problem of clashing with another committee which does very important work. Many of our members are on that committee, and there are a number of personal circumstances today that debars members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Senator. I thank Ms O'Donovan very much for coming in here today. I would like to raise one very important issue which she spoke about. A man whom I have great respect for in his ministerial role is the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Finian McGrath. One thing I like about politics is that there can be a strong difference of opinion. I respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Future of Europe: Disability Federation of Ireland (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Ms O'Donovan for coming here today. Her group is doing excellent work. There is a lot to be teased out over the next few months and years about the impact of Brexit on people with disabilities. The committee is grateful for Ms. O'Donovan's submission and wanted her to come here to give her ideas and views on this very important issue. The meeting will suspend for a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Tibor Navracsics. The joint committee has been involved in a series of engagements in considering the White Paper on the future of Europe and the issue more widely. The Commissioner's input is timely especially as it comes relatively soon after the Gothenburg social summit. Members of the committee will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Before we proceed to our next speaker I welcome Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin, Chair of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, to the meeting today. The next speaker is Deputy Cullinane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am sorry., but I have to step out to deal with a situation. The Vice Chairman will take over in my absence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: On behalf of the members, I thank the Commissioner very much for his time and engagement. It has been very beneficial as part of the programme that we are trying to engage in, including Brexit, the future of Europe and its evolution. We thank the Commissioner for his excellent work. I wish everyone a very happy and holy Christmas and every good luck and happiness in 2018.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I compliment the great work done in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. However, last Sunday a mother and child travelled up here, stayed in a hotel and went to Crumlin for their appointment on Monday only to be told, because of staffing issues, that they had to go home and come up again on Friday. One can imagine the distress, hardship and anxiety this caused the mother and child....

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Martin is obviously not going to be here tomorrow.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 162. 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. [53373/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the status of braces for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 196. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a herd number for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53467/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for a project (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53479/17]