Results 181-200 of 835 for long speaker:Michael Healy-Rae

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs elected from Constituencies in Ireland (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank Mr. Carthy. I now call on the newly elected MEP for Northern Ireland, Ms Naomi Long. I am sorry that Ms Long had to wait.

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...and do not support it belatedly, having been brought kicking and screaming to the table again, because that is what has happened. Fair dues to the people who protested at the factory gates for so long and gave so much of their time and energy and who, in many cases, are still protesting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 817. To ask the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor will be added to both the medical card cover and long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34818/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: 1297. To ask the Minister for Health the reason funding for the fair deal scheme is taking a long time to be granted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36550/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Engagement with Ambassador of Finland (10 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...from the ambassador today on the Finnish priorities for their six-month programme. Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone of the rules relating to privilege. 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 Houses or an official by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance-Building in the European Union: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. 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 House or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: That was a long time ago. We do not need a history lesson.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (3 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ..., Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a vehicle testing centre for Listowel, County Kerry to serve the town and its environs in view of the fact that persons in the area currently must travel long distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28463/19]

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...rushed through the House because rushed legislation is sometimes not good legislation, but this Bill is good in its entirety. If there are to be amendments, I am not keen for the Bill delayed too long. The people in their homes will benefit from the protection that this legislation would afford. That is what I would like to see. I thank the Minister of State genuinely on behalf of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: -----and he has been trying to say that there is no harm in this agreement. How can he, as a senior Minister of long standing, and a man highly respected across the political spectrum, spend three minutes saying what he has just said? He is trying to sell the unsellable and defend the indefensible. This agreement is a direct attack on our farming community. How in the name of God can the...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jun 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: .... My father packed an awful lot into the years he had in this world. He lived every day as if it was his last. The one thing he always said to me was, "Keep going as hard as you can for as long as you can and never give up and never surrender." If there is ever a little row inside this House and any Member thinks we will back down, I can say we will not. We will tell Members now...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...local authority in the State, and that is a fact. Our housing department is second to none, but when local authority houses become available - in other words, when a tenant moves out - there is a long delay in getting those houses turned around. This is due to finance not being made available from central Government to our local authority to do the necessary works to turn the houses...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...being processed so not only are they providing this excellent service, they are running their cars at their own expense. As the Taoiseach knows, the geography of Kerry means they have to travel long distances in their cars to give care to elderly people or people who are ill in their homes. They are doing so entirely at their own expense. I ask him to ensure that this situation will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...know they have dedicated a lot of work to the future of the EU and we appreciate that very much. I would like to remind everyone of the rules with regard to privilege. 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 Houses or an official by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): European Council on Foreign Relations (29 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...can build on its relationships with EU partners and continue to build strong multilayered coalitions at all levels. I look forward to hearing Ms Möller's insights on this matter. 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 or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Vulture Funds: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...for those property owners to create a monopoly in the market and increase rents to whatever price they want. We will rue the day we allow that to happen. Turning to the vulture funds, I have long worried about the Taoiseach's comments regarding their activities. Those funds endanger young and middle-aged couples with mortgages. I am not surprised, however. To judge people's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Europe Day, 9 May 2019
Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, Joint Committee on Climate Action and Joint Committee on Justice and Equality
Challenges for the European Union: Presentations (9 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...in University College Cork, UCC. The meeting will be divided into four sessions and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the relevant committee will chair its session. 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 or persons outside the Houses or an official, by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Europe Day, 9 May 2019
Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, Joint Committee on Climate Action and Joint Committee on Justice and Equality
Challenges for the European Union: Presentations (9 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...in University College Cork, UCC. The meeting will be divided into four sessions and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the relevant committee will chair its session. 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 or persons outside the Houses or an official, by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Europe Day, 9 May 2019
Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, Joint Committee on Climate Action and Joint Committee on Justice and Equality
Challenges for the European Union: Presentations (9 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...in University College Cork, UCC. The meeting will be divided into four sessions and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the relevant committee will chair its session. 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 or persons outside the Houses or an official, by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Europe Day, 9 May 2019
Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, Joint Committee on Climate Action and Joint Committee on Justice and Equality
Challenges for the European Union: Presentations (9 May 2019)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...in University College Cork, UCC. The meeting will be divided into four sessions and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the relevant committee will chair its session. 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 or persons outside the Houses or an official, by name or in such a...