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Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Jealousy is no good.

Business of Dáil (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Why?

Business of Dáil (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: That is not a reason.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I congratulate the Taoiseach-elect and his family on this very special day. I also compliment and wish well the deputy leader, Deputy Coveney, who always had a great work ethic. He proved this very much during the talks and negotiations for the formation of this Government. Coming to the programme for Government, the Taoiseach-elect has an awful lot of work to do. For instance, on the...

Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: I wish the Taoiseach, his wife, Fionnuala and all of his family the very best of good luck, health and happiness for the many years ahead. My late father held him personally in very high regard - the Taoiseach knows this himself, they both got on very well - and he always complimented the Taoiseach's record of work and his genuine commitment to politics. Whether or not people agreed with...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: No, I am taking this one.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: The programme for Government refers to driving down the cost of providing new treatments, drugs, etc. It asserts that the Government will examine opportunities to leverage purchasing power. The Tánaiste is aware that yesterday 21 patients from the Alpha-1 group who are receiving Respreeza on a compassionate basis came to voice their concerns. They are living on borrowed time because...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of funds for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the supplementary panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26484/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 119. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26438/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a wheelchair for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26335/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 184. 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. [26485/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application by a group (details supplied) in County Kerry for a sports capital grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26303/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Joint Labour Committees Agreements (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 234. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the SEA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26334/17]

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy McGrath is getting there.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: It will be butter.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: 9 o’clock Ireland's application for membership of the AIIB was accepted on 23 March 2017. As our membership of the bank will involve ratification of an international agreement, it is necessary for the primary legislation to be approved by the Oireachtas before we complete the process of joining. The Bill is short and is based on previous legislation which allowed for our...

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Deputy Alan Kelly spoke about new politics. Sometimes I am sceptical of the notion, but this is different. Having been a self-employed person all my life, I appreciate the work that has been done on behalf of the sector being discussed here and on rectifying a wrong that has existed for a long time, to ensure that self-employed people can be assisted collectively to secure better...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Well said.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Michael Healy-Rae: Hear, hear.