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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I apologise for being late, I was at another meeting. I thank the witnesses for their time and for the documents they provided for us. Mr. Watt stated that we should not underplay the challenges that we face. We require changes to society on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. We need buy-in across all sectors - political, departmental and throughout the country. The...

Regulation of Intimate Piercing and Tattooing Bill 2018: First Stage (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make it an offence to carry out an intimate piercing or a tattoo on a person aged below 18 years and to regulate piercing and tattoo businesses. This would be is the first ever regulation of the body art sector, banning tattoos and intimate piercings for those under 18 years of age and strengthening health and safety...

Regulation of Intimate Piercing and Tattooing Bill 2018: First Stage (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a seat on a school bus will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 339. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be contacted in relation to a pension payment which is €14 under the maximum rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 349. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [47733/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 363. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the foot shoe clinic for those with disabilities was relocated from Dungarvan Community Hospital to UHW; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience this has caused to those that use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47770/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 431. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had their payment reduced from €208.50 to €78 per month; the reason this person was not included in those being paid mobility allowance on an interim basis pending the establishment of a new transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48033/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 526. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a waiver available for disposal of incontinence pads for adults with disabilities due to the changes in refuse charges which are not pay-by-weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: We are facing into a winter of discontent for health services. High numbers on trolleys, late discharges which have led to the loss of 135,000 bed days already this year, and 6,200 people awaiting home care supports compound the issue. Will the Minister for Health advise when the HSE's national service plan will be published and in place in order that the correct preparations can be made by...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: When will the national service plan be published?

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I move:That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — it is long-standing State policy to support older people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible; — as of 2018, home care services are being delivered through a single funding model, combining the home help and home care budgets; — funding allocated to...

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Unfortunately, there was a swap.

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Deputy Eugene Murphy would like to contribute.

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank everyone who contributed to this constructive debate. In my opening comments, I expressed hope that it would be constructive because that is what is needed. All our constituency offices are inundated with constituents who are trying to secure home supports for elderly relatives. I warmly welcome the Government's decision to support the motion. There was not one dissenting voice...

Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I understand the challenges faced by those with a gambling addiction and the ongoing issues that it raises for families. I am fully aware of the negative effect it can have on individuals and on children in particular. Gambling addiction is a very serious issue and some people find it very hard to cope with gambling. However, in the context of the proposed tax increase from 1% to 2%, we...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: As Members know, I was a strong pro-life Deputy prior to the referendum and I remain a strong pro-life Deputy. I have spoken on this at every opportunity but I have always tried to be as dignified and thoughtful as possible. The people spoke clearly and emphatically last May. It took me a while to accept that decision but I have accepted it. I cannot support this amendment. If a young...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Appeals (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 545. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be contacted about their pension payment which is €14 under the maximum rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48848/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 548. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48880/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputy Tom Neville, who is attending another committee meeting. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.