Results 1-20 of 12,004 for speaker:Mary Butler

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (3 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important issue. The long-term illness scheme was established under section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970, as amended. Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 prescribing 16 conditions covered by the scheme. These include acute leukaemia, mental handicap - which is not wording we use any more, I have to say, when I think about it- cerebral...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (3 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: Any disease or condition a person, especially a young person, is living with is very difficult. It is difficult for the parents and siblings too because when somebody is ill in the house, everybody is involved. This is the right way. At the same time, though, Crohn's disease is very debilitating and very difficult for a young person to manage. They do not want to have to battle for things...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (3 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: This is especially the case when we are talking about the new mental health Bill I will be bringing to Report Stage on Wednesday. It is a huge Bill and I am looking forward to bringing it into the Seanad shortly. I will bring this matter back to the Minister and revert to the Senator.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy McGrath for raising this issue and for attending the Cluain adult training centre with me and Councillor Siobhán Ambrose a few weeks ago. It is an excellent facility which provides a range of services for those with disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health challenges. It supports people who might fall between the cracks otherwise. I was very impressed by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Fourth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 33, and with effect from 2nd July, 2025, approves the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 27th June, 2025, and discharges members from Committees and appoints members to Committees accordingly.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: On 1 March 2022, the Government formally decided to conduct a census of population in 2027 to be carried out by the Central Statistics Office, CSO. The exact census date has not yet been decided. It is expected, however, that census data collection will run in April and May of 2027. Census 2027 will be a major undertaking for the CSO as for the first time in Irish history, the public will...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: The question asked the date for the next planned census. All three Deputies have raised issues relating to health and I am not in a position to answer them. What I will take on board is the importance of the CSO and the data it provides. It is very useful to plan for services. Deputy Tóibín said we do not have enough nursing home beds. I am very proud to stand here, as the...

Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: No.

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: No, it is not opposed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: What was stated on Highland Radio in Donegal last week is not a matter for the Order of Business but------

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: -----we can discuss having health statements, if the Deputy so wishes, on the issue. An amendment to the Order of Business was moved under Standing Order 35(3). I will not be accepting the amendment today.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Nomination to Appoint the Deputy Police Ombudsman (without debate) - Motion re Fourth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection (without debate) - Statements on the publication of the report of the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes). Tuesday's private...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Whips for the issues they have raised-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Whips for the issues they have raised. I will take on board everything that has been raised, but we had a meeting of the Business Committee last Thursday morning. The Ceann Comhairle was present at the meeting. Apart from one issue with regard to the time allocated, the Order of Business for this week was agreed. I will, however, take on board comments that have been made....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: The table below shows, of the countries importing over €1 million worth of goods into Ireland in 2024, the value of goods for the 20 countries which imported the lowest value of goods. For confidentiality reasons, countries from which Ireland imported less than €1 million worth of goods have been aggregated into one group. There are 114 countries from which Ireland imported...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: The data requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables below. Table A: Goods exports by value 2020 - 2024. Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Value €000 €000 €000 €000 €000 Total Goods Exports 162,131,082 165,715,115 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (1 Jul 2025)

Mary Butler: The National Clinical Programme on Eating Disorders has progressed well with 14 of the 16 teams envisaged by the Model of Care now funded. The HSE spends over €9 million on eating disorders services annually. As a result, access to eating disorder services is increasing, with 25% more assessments conducted in 2024 compared to 2023 (562 vs 449). Approximately 100 dedicated eating...