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There is more than a touch of the Skibbereen Eagle on Danny Healy-Rae this weather, as he continues to watch China from his eye on Dáil Éireann.
Or Buses-Buses Healy-Rae, as we discovered later. That’s what they call it at the United Nations.
Both his contributions to the coronavirus debate this month have included a cut in the Chinese and their handling of the viral outbreak. The first was in early April, when he thanked the Government and medical director Tony Holohan for their “massive” work. But he was not so interested in the medical team that came from the East.
“I see that Taoiseach thanked the Chinese for the things we need, the PPE things we need. I just want to say that I would also appreciate the Chinese if they had kept their virus. We would not need the robes and equipment we are looking for now if that had happened. “
Four weeks later, in Dáil and Buses-Buses, Healy-Rae’s opinion has not changed a bit.
He wanted the Taoiseach to explain why he does not demand an investigation “on how and when this virus really started in China.”
Don’t want to know the answer? All people who have suffered as a result certainly want to know.
“This virus was in China long before January 20,” he told Leo Varadkar.
“In early December, the Italians handed them some of the PPE stuff they paid for and did their best to thank them publicly. Now I ask you not to buy another bottle to contain this virus from the Chinese until we know what the truth is. “
As Confucius might say.
Eyebrows furrowed everywhere.
“Because people have a right to the truth, and I am asking the United Nations to conduct an international investigation into what happened because we need to know,” Healy-Rae said, channeling the famous 1898 Skibbereen Eagle editorial warning the hungry for land. Tsar from Russia the newspaper was in his caper.
Both men addressed the economic consequences of the Covid-19 crisis, particularly as it affects their county.
The Taoiseach did not agree to take this message to New York, probably because Ireland is still trying to win a seat on the UN Security Council, so it will not want to make waves in diplomatic circles at this time.
Great relief in Beijing.
The TD for Kerry did not use one of her two buses to travel from the Kingdom with her brother Michael on Thursday. The Healy-Raes were the two representatives appointed by the RIG (Group of Rural Independents) at this week’s only House session.
Later in the afternoon, both men addressed the economic consequences of the Covid-19 crisis, particularly as it affects their county.
In a change to his normal camera format, Michael sat near his usual bunk bed in front of the last section in front of government banks, while Danny, who usually sits next to him, was socially estranged from a bench two rows behind and across the hall. A different section. Therefore, they could not discuss things with each other, as they usually do before and during contributions.
Michael modestly stated that although he is “very pleased that Kerry is the tourism capital, not only of Ireland but of the western world”, this sector has been seriously affected by the closure. He hoped that the Government could come up with sensible proposals to help companies and workers move forward.
There are many jobs that people can still do without breaking current restrictions.
“I’m not smart about social distancing,” but if someone wants social isolation, “they should go out and work on a digger.” No one would approach them on a construction site.
Danny would know all about it. He runs a thriving plant rental business. Last year saw an 85 percent rise in after-tax earnings to € 444,227.
Michael was also concerned about the situation facing the bus companies. He knows of some operators in Kerry who initially bought and registered new vehicles, but have not traveled a mile on a highway. Its value will drop to € 30,000 next year without being boosted.
Her brother Danny totally agreed. He is fully aware of this as well.
“There is a bus yard parked in Killarney.” It would cost millions of euros to finance what has happened in that yard and they are all parked. “But each of those buses had a driver, and maybe two drivers, and all those drivers now they don’t get paid a penny. They are falling behind. It’s wrong, I’m sorry to say … “he rumbled, getting quite nervous.
But the Ceann Comhairle ended its gallop because time had passed.
While Danny continued to thank Seán Ó Fearghaíl for his patience, his brother got up to make a very important point of order.
“I have to declare through ethics that you are supposed to declare a possible conflict with some of them, through a connected person, you are supposed to mention that and I know I am doing that and…”
But where was Danny? Two rows and the width of a hallway above it. Michael turned quickly and cast an urgent glance along the benches at his brother. “And …? He prompted.
There must be a road map, Minister, for publicans and their tastes across the country.
Danny, still standing, sounded nervous. Across the floor and holding the fort, Company Minister Heather Humphreys seemed absolutely fascinated.
“I-I’m-I’m sorry, I have to, huh …” Danny stammered.
Michael stepped in. “We have to declare, yes.”
The duly declared brudder udder. The Ceann Comhairle was agog.
“I have two buses, honestly, that’s what I have and, and, and…”
Two buses Only the two of them, Buses-Buses Healy-Rae confessed, a whole plot.
So Michael stepped in from below for the benefit of the President, who was doing his best but not keeping a straight face. “And he’s just doing things right, you have to declare…”
Then Buses-Buses broke loose and decided that he was going to fully disclose it (aside from agriculture, land, stocks, and the plant rental business).
“And of course, I have a pub like all the others that are closed. . . “
“We know that, we find out,” laughed the Ceann Comhairle. “A good one too, in every way.”
“And there must be a road map,” Buses-Buses said, finding his voice again after he had declared to the two coaches and to the pub.
“And you also have a hotel?” Heather wondered, who couldn’t stop laughing.
“There must be a roadmap, Minister, for publicans and their tastes across the country because it seems that many of them will not reopen, but for those who will try to do so there must be a roadmap in place and they need to be tell them when, more or less, they will reopen their doors, “exclaimed Healy-Rae, ignoring the Minister.
“I am sure they will reopen in Kilgarvan anyway,” Ó Fearghaíl said.
That is sure.
Otherwise, Buses-Buses Healy-Rae will take you to the United Nations.
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