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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Trusts (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding remedial works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28921/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 214. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a penalty (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28927/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicle Grants (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 219. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider the environmental impact in reducing emissions through the extension of incentives for hybrid vehicles and VRT, capital allowances and SEAI grant incentives for electric vehicles in the upcoming five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28877/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide disabled persons with a more accessible public transportation system through the allocation of funds to establish a nationwide network of accessible Bus Éireann coaches and coach stops; to upgrade unmanned train stations; and to expand the amount of accessible taxis from 5% to 15%; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a system regarding vehicular safety which will require written-off vehicles to be accounted for and recorded on the national vehicle and driver file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28879/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a report into a fatal collision (details supplied) is not acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28915/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development Initiatives (5 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 241. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding job decentralisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28953/16]

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: At the outset, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important issue and I acknowledge the Tánaiste's presence in the Chamber. It is ironic that Members are having this debate at all this evening because at the same time, a person is running to be President of America who believes it is okay to insult a massive number of people, that is, those of the Muslim faith. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Committee (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: We have a quorum so we will proceed. Could members ensure their mobile phones are switched off? Apologies have been received from Deputies Colm Brophy and Mattie McGrath, for whom Deputy Declan Breathnach is substituting. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I propose that we commence with the election of Vice Chairman of this committee. Under Standing Orders, the committee may elect a Vice Chairman. I ask for nominations for the position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: Are there any other nominations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: As there is more than one nomination for the position of Vice Chairman, I will deal with the nominations in the order in which I have received them and and I will now put the following question: "That Senator Terry Leyden be elected Vice Chairman of the committee." As the full membership of the committee is not present, I am obliged to wait eight minutes or until all members are present...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I congratulate Senator Leyden on his election as Vice Chairman of the committee and look forward to working with him. I also thank Deputy Bernard Durkan for making a contest. We are all here to work together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Senator Leyden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Dara Murphy, and his officials to his first meeting of the new joint committee. I know the Minister of State is very familiar with the work of this committee and knows several members of it. We look forward to working together. We know the importance of the upcoming negotiations for the withdrawal of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive overview. We all appreciated it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank all the members for their contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Minister and his officials for appearing before the committee today. I thank the members for their contributions. It has been a worthwhile meeting. Members join with me in wishing the Minister of State well in his endeavours and we look forward to working with him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: That concludes our business in public session.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: The programme for Government states:One in four of us will develop a difficulty with our mental health at some stage in our lives. The mental health budget will be increased annually during the lifetime of this new Government. I do not believe that the Government, in the first term of the new Dáil, has done enough for people who suffer from mental health issues or got to grips with...