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- Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thought the Battle of Clontarf had resumed, given that Deputy McGrath launched the local election campaign of a candidate in the House. I wonder if that was his intention. He forget to mention the fine work of Fine Gael councillors and the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, on flood alleviation measures in the Clontarf area.
- Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by commending the people who worked in the aftermath of the storms and flooding. In particular, we should remember the late Micheál Ó Riordáin who died in West Cork in the aftermath of the storms. Public servants working for Eircom, the ESB and other bodies have an incredible commitment. We must commend the work of ESB staff in restoring power. The flooding in...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (19 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding local property tax, at what stage of construction does a residential property become liable for local property tax ; if a property that has all external walls built, roof completed, windows installed but internal fit out has not been completed is liable for LPT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8547/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the mutual recognition of driving licences between Canada and Ireland; if he will detail any developments regarding Ontario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8404/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: That concludes our deliberations. I thank the Minister, Mr. Carter, Ms Conroy and Ms Regan for coming before us. I also thank the representatives of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation for being here earlier.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Caoláin will get his chance; he should not worry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: We will resume in public session for the second part of our deliberations. I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and the assistant secretary at the Department of Health, Ms Tracey Conroy. I also welcome Ms Joan Regan of the Department of Health and Mr. Ian Carter, national director of acute services from the Health Service Executive. I thank Mr. Ray Mitchell from the HSE. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Mathews does not often attend our meetings but we would like all Members to adhere to a model of behaviour. He should not interrupt.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Once our deliberations have concluded, members may decide how to proceed when we meet in private on Thursday morning.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Did NAMA make direct contact with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation or other organisations representing workers? Did representatives of the INMO meet representatives of NAMA?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. This has been an enlightening meeting. In the second part of the meeting, we will be joined by the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and representatives of the Health Service Executive. The witnesses are more than welcome to observe proceedings from the Gallery.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: In respect of those 205 staff, can Mr. McAnenly give a breakdown of the number who were permanent and the number who were part-time?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: We are dealing with a different topic now.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Were agency staff employed in Mount Carmel?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: None at all.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator van Turnout had to leave to attend another meeting and she passes on her apologies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Out of respect for the witness, allow him to complete his response.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McAnenly for his response. I call Deputy Kelleher and I believe he is aware that we will have to finish at 3.45 p.m.