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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposal COM (2013) 195: Discussion with Haulage and Transport Associations (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: -----could be more important to discuss here than the issue under consideration. I would like Mr. Gavin to reiterate what he said and be clear about it because it is an important message to send out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposal COM (2013) 195: Discussion with Haulage and Transport Associations (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: We have to be on the ball, Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposal COM (2013) 195: Discussion with Haulage and Transport Associations (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank you for your indulgence, Chairman. The reason I wish to attend the meeting is that I have a particular interest in all of these matters because of the constituency I represent. Some of the changes that have been made already, such as the 4.65 m restriction in height will affect the farming industry in my county to a great extent because much fodder is brought in and the fact that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, if he has considered rewording the current credit so that only the parent or guardian of a child may claim it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47276/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 41. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, if he has considered that, by retaining the extended standard rate band and removing one of the tax credits, he is adversely impacting the lowest earning single parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47277/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, before the credit can be split, it must first be designated, to whom he proposes it be designated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47282/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, if he is proposing to simply halve the tax credit, this will amount to a straightforward undisguisable income tax increase for at least 76,800 citizens of the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47283/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 45. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, if it is his intention to split the tax credit at source, the way the Revenue Commissioners will be able to identify the father of the child-children in question (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47284/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, his views on whether the proposal to allow separated parents share a tax credit among themselves would run directly contrary to the stated aim above; the way he proposes to square this with the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47285/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 47. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the single parent tax credit, the way he intends to legislate for the cases where there is no co-operation between former partners or in cases where one party's situation changes necessitating a reallocation of the credit further down the line; in many cases, this will result in couples having to revisit the separation agreement either via the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Support Services (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 81. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in respect of one parent families, if she will support implementing 10 Solutions for Smarter Futures (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47272/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 175. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cigarette selling licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47303/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount each of the board of directors of Bus Éireann were paid per year in director fees and in expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47273/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of all the board of directors of Bus Éireann for the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47274/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (6 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Minister that appointed each of board members of Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47275/13]

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: At the outset, I thank Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and the Technical Group for allowing me some of their speaking time. I compliment those such as Mr. Patrick Fitzpatrick, who works with Deputy Flanagan, on their excellent work in bringing this motion seeking legislation before the House. Whichever side of the argument one is on, I believe it is good that we are having the debate. If the...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: When will the Companies Bill come before the Dáil? In the context of the changes which have been made with regard to people renewing their driving licences, the centralising of the relevant offices under the National Driver Licence Service, NDLS, is causing extreme distress, particularly to young people who have been obliged to emigrate.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will do so. However, will the Taoiseach comment on this very serious issue in the context of the road transport Bill?

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach should admit they made a fine mess of it.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Talk about gobbledygook.