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Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: In fairness to the Minister of State, he is down there quite a bit. There is huge concern among the public. They feel they are at risk. Someone living in Mount Shannon or Scariff will not be able to get to a GP in time. There is a review of paramedic services in the midwest at present and there is more fear because of this. I have been given assurances in the House and in committee by...

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I want to say a few words on the legislation. Many people in the State are surprised that we actually need this legislation. We have been a long time waiting for it as it has been in gestation an incredible amount of time. I noted the Minister of State's speech; his predecessor, Kathleen Lynch, gave a very similar speech.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (6 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: 467. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if meetings have previously been scheduled between him and the European co-ordinator for the North Sea-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor; if he has met with the European co-ordinator; if not, the reason the meetings did not take place; and his views on whether the TEN-T corridor is vital for the further development of infrastructure...

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: Unfortunately, the Tánaiste did not answer my question. It is a clear and simple question.

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: I will repeat it for the Tánaiste, who is obviously losing her hearing. There are better tax receipts. The Government is facing into options on how it spends those tax receipts. There are people who are in work today who are looking at the cost of living in this country and they need to be given a break. The Government has a series of options on how it does that across a range of...

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: We read in The Irish Timesthis morning that the Minister for Finance briefed the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party on the upcoming Exchequer figures. That is a great privilege for all those in Fine Gael. The rest of us will find out afterwards. It appears that the Minister, Deputy Noonan, has briefed his colleagues to the effect that the tax receipts for November will be some €280...

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Alan Kelly: -----she could provide a one-off refund of water charges to those who have already paid their bills at a cost of €140 million. That would appease all of the backbenchers sitting behind her but I doubt she will do that. I presume she will continue to make fools of the public and the backbenchers behind her. A decent investment in public transport is also a possibility that would see...

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.