Results 16,241-16,260 of 24,348 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 509. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to develop a gastroenterology centre at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork; the timeframe for the development and investment being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39209/13]

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with Deputy Humphreys that State assets are important. I am sorry Deputy McDonald is leaving the Chamber because I would like to hear how we should create employment and sustain a modern economy. I have never heard that from Sinn Féin and other speakers opposite.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I wonder if I am in a recurring nightmare. The politics of protest and condemnation is very easy.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The political focus that is required is to find a solution and to get people back to work. At times I wonder whether certain Members opposite want to see the country fail completely so that they can go out with their flags and drums and organise protests and state they were right. I hope that is not the case. This is about getting people back to work, ending the scourge of emigration and...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Deputy Murphy believes I am right, because that is what we are trying to do. The Minister, in reply to a parliamentary question, underlines what I said by stating that it is important that a significant proportion of the proceeds would be ring-fenced for reinvestment in the economy to underpin jobs, investment and growth. That is very important. That is why we are here today and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Work Initiatives (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the Tús community work placement initiative from 12 months duration to 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38945/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (19 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the total health budget each year from 1996 to date; the budget over-run each year since 1996; the total number of staff in the health system, his Department and Health Service Executive each year since 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38901/13]

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope Deputy Martin watched "Six One News" last night.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be very brief. As happened on 8 September and as will happen on 22 September, there are people who cannot gain entry to the biggest sporting events in the world, the all-Ireland hurling and football finals.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: It is on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Under the Government's legislative programme, I am asking the Taoiseach whether the Government is considering the fact that there are ticket touts who can sell tickets at exorbitant prices, including online.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 403. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason membership of the special needs assistant supplementary assignment panel is restricted to SNAs who were made redundant after 1 May 2013 in view of the large number of SNAs that were made redundant in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 404. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be approved for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38529/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 1333. To ask the Minister for Health the supports in place to support breastfeeding and if he will consider a marketing campaign to promote breastfeeding and the associated benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37277/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 1560. To ask the Minister for Health the initiatives that are in place to promote oral health and the supports available for persons to access dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38530/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (18 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 1659. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding air traffic control service levels at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37871/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Work Programme, Disability Services and Related Issues: Discussion with HIQA (12 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: If that can be done at the front door in such a visible manner, why can it not be replicated in different parts of the hospital?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Work Programme, Disability Services and Related Issues: Discussion with HIQA (12 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Cooper, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Whelan. I compliment and pay tribute to Marty Whelan who does a lot of quiet work in the dissemination of information. It is quite usual to receive an e-mail or a phone call from Marty at a very early hour of the morning. I thank all HIQA staff for their professionalism. I wish the new chairman the very best and we will see him in October. I thank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Work Programme, Disability Services and Related Issues: Discussion with HIQA (12 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine for Dr. Cooper who is empowered to do that but a mother in a waiting room or someone in a public bed is not going to be able to do that. I have been in that situation.