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Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: That is another option for the Tánaiste, especially as workers today are facing fare increases across a range of different services. She might inform the Minister, Deputy Ross, about that because he probably is not aware of it.

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: The list goes on. She could guarantee the funding needed for mental health services, reduce the student contribution or increase funding for schools or the reliance on voluntary contributions from parents. Any of these measures would improve the standard of living of working people. Will the Tánaiste give a commitment, given the Exchequer figures, that the proceeds of these better...

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: First Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: First Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the grant of a licence authorising the sale of intoxicating liquor to visitors at breweries and distilleries and similar premises, and to provide for related matters. I note the smile on the face of the Ceann Comhairle. This is a very important Bill and is critical for a growing industry in Ireland. The Bill...

Courts Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: Sorry, Ceann Comhairle. I understood I was introducing the-----

Courts Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: Okay.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Decision (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 126. To ask the Minister for Health when a new scheme will be introduced to replace the mobility grant scheme which ceased in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37990/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 133. To ask the Minister for Health the frequency with which the long term illness list is updated; and the criteria for inclusion on the list in respect of a person (details supplied). [37836/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (30 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 134. To ask the Minister for Health the frequency with which the long term illness list is updated; and the criteria for inclusion on the list in respect of a person (details supplied). [37838/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Minister for coming to the House today, given that, previously, he was never available, and for explaining his position. I have to say it is perplexing. To be frank, pursuant to the relevant Acts of the Oireachtas, I do not believe the Minister is actually doing his job. There are a number of boards which will not be able to function if this vacuum persists. Will the Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: That is frankly insulting.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: Who said that?

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: On a point of order, I do not know what the Minister is referring to. He might clarify who he is referring to in regard to bad faith.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: He has not answered the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: On a point of order, I asked a question in regard to bad faith and he still has not answered it.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: He has not answered the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: I am raising the issue of appointments to State boards in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport because I would like to hear the Minister's proposals to fill the vacancies that exist. The volume of vacancies in the Department is quite phenomenal. My understanding, which is based on the figures I have seen, is that on 23 November last there were 36 vacancies across the various...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 311. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way in which he plans to address the cost of disability in view of research released by his Department which indicates that persons with disabilities face higher deprivation rates and consistent poverty than the general population, and associated with this, that they and their children are more at risk of experiencing multiple quality of life...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 321. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review in respect of a person (details supplied) under the invalidity pension scheme. [37024/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Alan Kelly: 328. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application under the disability allowance scheme in respect of a person (details supplied). [37184/16]