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National Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: I thank my colleague, Deputy Donnelly, for doing so much work on maternity services and on bringing this issue to the fore. The conversation in respect of it has to happen. As a mother of three, I am delighted to be able to discuss this issue. The provision of accessible, safe and high-quality maternity services to all mothers and babies, regardless of where they live, must be a core...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (19 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the determination of a child is kept back to repeat a year in primary school is made; the definition of exceptional circumstances as per a circular (details supplied); if the all round education of the child including emotional and social learning and not just academia is taken into account in making such a determination; if a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Data (19 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 164. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons under 21 years of age who have access to the FreeStyle Libre device under the long-term illness scheme; the number of persons over 21 years of age who now have access to the FreeStyle Libre device under the long-term illness scheme in tabular form by CHO and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (19 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 165. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a cost-benefit analysis on the usage of the finger test strips for persons between five and 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes; if it has provided savings since the FreeStyle Libre reimbursement scheme was launched; if so, the details of the savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25634/19]

Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: Is it the case that I cannot move my amendment because the Minister of State has moved an amendment?

Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: I pay tribute to home support workers and the contribution they make to society. They provide medical care, support and much more. As all Deputies know, they are a lifeline for older people, vulnerable persons and those who want to live safely and securely at home among family, friends and community. It is important to remember that we are an ageing nation and we should celebrate that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposal to develop a two-year apprenticeship course for healthcare assistants; when the course will be available for participants; and the colleges that will offer it. [26818/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 510. To ask the Minister for Health the percentage of home care support services outsourced to private companies in 2018, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26815/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 511. To ask the Minister for Health if the requirement for travel time payments to home care support staff will have to be covered from the existing 2019 budget for home care hours; if this will contribute to a reduction in hours available for persons in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26816/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 512. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether home care support packages provided by the Health Service Executive offer the best value to support persons who need care at home; and his plans to fill the vacancies in the sector. [26817/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 513. To ask the Minister for Health the procedures being put in place to provide the relevant information technology programme to facilitate the new rota requirements for home care support staff that are now rostered five over seven days as per the recent agreement or contract. [26819/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 514. To ask the Minister for Health the number of intensive dementia home care packages in place from January 2019 to date. [26820/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 515. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to develop a new dementia strategy in view of the fact the current one has expired; his plans to provide more dementia advisers for the 55,000 persons currently suffering with dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26821/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 516. To ask the Minister for Health if extending the FreeStyle Libre device to adults with type 1 diabetes will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26822/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 517. To ask the Minister for Health the services available in the primary care unit in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; the number of staff employed; his plans to enhance services in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26823/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Incidence (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 518. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent number of young persons who have committed suicide in the south County Tipperary area; his plans to enhance mental health services in this area; his plans to provide counselling services for families affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26824/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 519. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons employed in the treatment abroad scheme office; the length of time it takes to process an application once all the paperwork is in order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 520. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons that availed of the treatment abroad scheme in 2018, by county in tabular form; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26826/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Planning (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 521. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive capital plan for 2019 will be published; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26827/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 672. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discretionary road grants provided through Transport Infrastructure Ireland to individual local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26636/19]