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Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: This is an extremely sensitive issue and as one must not discommode or disempower those who require the Government to assist them, this review group will report back promptly. Much has been made of the HSE service plan that was announced in recent weeks. If I may, I will make reference to the area of Cork from which I come. I greatly welcome the initiatives included in the HSE's service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle the number of patients on trolleys nationally; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his visit to London and Birmingham; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14344/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Applications Approvals (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available to assist first time buyers in purchasing a home and in view of the increased presence of cash buyers in the market, often making it more difficult for first time buyers to purchase a home, if he will consider new supports to assist first time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post Leaving Certificate Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider designating Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Dublin, an approved third level institution for the purposes of the student grant where it is delivering an honours bachelor degree which is accredited by a university which offers courses which qualify for student grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the cultural importance of the music industry here and its potential to create employment, if he will consider amending legislation to set a requirement for a minimum percentage of Irish music to be broadcast on radio stations, similar to the scheme in operation in France; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the letting of unsold affordable dwelling, if a local authority has regard to the current financial circumstances of the household in prioritising allocations, if such a policy meets the need to promote social inclusion as set out in Section 69 (g) of the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the total amount paid out by his Department and the Health Service Executive on foot of negligence claims in each of the past three years; the associated legal fees incurred; if the Health Service Executive avails of an insurance policy to assist in meeting both claims and legal fees; the steps being taken to reduce these amounts; and if he will make a statement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it agreed that we go into private session? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Apologies have been received from Deputies Catherine Byrne, Billy Kelleher, Eamonn Maloney, Denis Naughten, Robert Troy and Senator Imelda Henry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I also intended, and it is my briefing notes, to mark World Down Syndrome Day at the end of the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The members and I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising the issue. Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I thank those people who brighten our lives, bring us warmth and love and perk us up when we are feeling down. I also thank their families and those who care for them for the tremendous work they are doing. As Deputy Ó Caoláin said, the lives of people across the country...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Ms Moira O'Mara, who is a director in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs; Mr. John Bohan, who is a principal officer in the Department of Social Protection; and Ms Caitríona O'Brien, who is a principal officer in the social inclusion section of the Department of Education and Skills. This is the third in a series of meetings examining the need to tackle childhood...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. John Bohan, principal officer in the Department of Social Protection.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Bohan for making the effort to attend the meeting as I am aware he attended the meeting held yesterday to which he referred. I welcome Ms Caitriona O'Brien, principal officer, social inclusion, Department of Education and Skills.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy is straying now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, the committee invited the National Educational Welfare Board to attend today's meeting but its representatives had to withdraw at the last minute. We also have apologies from Deputy Regina Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Ms O'Mara might commence responding to those points.