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Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: I also want to speak about the Technological Universities Bill 2015. Waterford and Carlow institutes of technology are in a similar position. When can we expect to see this Bill moved forward?

Commission of Investigation Announcement on Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Recent confirmation that a significant number of babies and infants were buried at the site of the Bon Secours mother and baby home in Tuam reminds us how inhumane our country's history is. Fianna Fáil and I express our most sincere sympathy to all those affected by the mother and baby homes, particularly those women and children who were sent there by their families, which was,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: 229. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) at South Infirmary Victoria, University Hospital Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14548/17]

Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil welcomed the commission on mother and baby homes when it was established. That position has not changed. We recognise the vital importance of the commission in delivering justice and accountability for all those affected by mother and baby homes in Ireland. The most important focus are the mothers and their babies. These mothers, babies and families must come first. They...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and people in the Gallery to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off or in flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when on silent mode. With regard to Schedule A, it is proposed that COM (2016) 595 and COM (2016) 596 warrant no further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Regarding Schedule B, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or left in flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. I welcome Mr. Richard Scannell and Ms Áine Maher from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to the meeting to discuss...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Does anyone else need a copy? No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Scannell. I now open the floor to questions. Deputy Quinlivan indicated first. I reiterate that members and witnesses will be cognisant of what I said at the beginning of the meeting and will work within the parameters set out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: There were quite a lot of questions there, so if Mr. Scannell did not note them all, he can-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: If I may interject, we cannot demand but we can certainly request, and we can state quite clearly the disappointment of the committee that both organisations did not attend. I expect that would be unanimous from us all and there is no issue in doing that. However, we cannot compel them to attend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: We will look at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Based on what Mr. Scannell has said, would it not be normal procedure within the Department that the tendering process would have taken place and that the new contractor would have taken up its position on the 27th day of the month after the other contract ceased on the 26th? In this instance, responsibility for bringing forward a new contract of initiative lies with IDA Ireland. As I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: As far as I am aware, any review or roll-over is purely a matter for IDA Ireland and the Department would not be involved. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: Yes. We can include that when we write to IDA Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: In fairness to Mr. Richard Scannell and Ms Áine Maher, they are representing the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation while IDA Ireland is not here to answer. I agree wholeheartedly with the Senator that it is regrettable that IDA Ireland is not here. We saw the letter issued from IDA Ireland which said it would consider it regrettable if the committee proceeded with a hearing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: It is a fair question but I respect the fact that Mr. Scannell probably cannot answer it. It is a question for IDA Ireland. We can state all this to IDA Ireland in the letter. We will allow Mr. Scannell to contribute; he might have something to add.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: I do agree but still feel it is regrettable that IDA Ireland would not present itself here today to answer these questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: The Minister was invited to appear. Mr. Scannell and Ms Maher are representing the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: That would be my understanding of it. They are representing the Minister and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.