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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Engagement with People with Disabilities (16 Jan 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Senator has not. That was a statement, not really a question. I will move on to Deputy Gino Kenny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Engagement with People with Disabilities (16 Jan 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Okay. Senator Lynn Ruane, please. I thought Mr. Dolan did not want to take it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Engagement with People with Disabilities (16 Jan 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Take it now so, I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Engagement with People with Disabilities (16 Jan 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Dolan for being brief. Senator Lynn Ruane is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Engagement with People with Disabilities (16 Jan 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: Given the Senator’s experience, he is more than welcome, and any time that he is able to be here, we would be delighted to have him here. I thank Mr. Kearns and Mr. Dolan for coming to the meeting. Their engagement has been very important and their life experience and professional experience have come to the fore in the questions and answers. We greatly appreciate their opening...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 447. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the rules were changed on the issuing of stars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56126/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 436. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the rebate on VAT that was available to farmers buying milk tanks is being withdrawn (details supplied); if this will affect farmers putting up new milking parlours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56065/23]

Increased Fossil Fuel Divestment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am not in favour of this and will explain why. The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of Ireland's economy, is heavily dependent on fossil fuels for machinery, transportation, production and processes. A rapid transition could disrupt this sector, leading to economic instability and potential job losses. I am delighted Deputy Ring is in the Chair because I wish to relay a story through...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55589/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55671/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 145. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance for a person (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55467/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter (details suppled); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55486/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 205. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55483/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 234. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55654/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: 238. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55677/23]

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Deputies who brought forward the Bill, but I will have a few more things to say about that in a moment. I wish to declare an interest in this subject. For many decades, I have been providing accommodation for all sectors of society. According to the Central Statistics Office, the average house price was €315,000 in May 2023, 14.8% higher than in 2020 and 125.8% higher...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: Apologies have been received from Senators O'Loughlin and Hoey. Parliamentary privilege is considered to apply to the utterances of members participating online in a committee meeting when their participation is from within the parliamentary precincts. There can be no assurances in respect of participation online from outside the parliamentary precincts. Members should be mindful of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Dr. Watson and I invite Dr. Doré to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to bring in Dr. Cranfield, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Deputy Kenny.