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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (8 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 630. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are penalties imposed on operators of toll roads where the tolling equipment does not function properly; the quality controls and service level reviews that are undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42397/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (8 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 631. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if statistics are maintained for failures of road tolling equipment to read electronic toll tags; if such figures are available, if he will publish same broken down by toll bridge and direction of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42398/13]

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The vote will take place tonight.

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. As Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, I am aware, as the Minister indicated, that there is an issue with regard to how the HSE communicates with people in writing and how it determines eligibility. It is a pity Deputy Finian McGrath has left. Anyone can shout, roar and play to the gallery. However, what I...

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Those to whom I refer received a clap on the back and voted for Billy, Seán, Mick, Batt or whomever was running for election at the time. We now have a level playing field. However, I agree with Deputy Finian McGrath that we must consider how to ensure those with disabilities are not adversely affected when it comes to the awarding of medical cards.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (9 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons for the delay in processing the appeal of a decision on carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42700/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members and those in the Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones or to put them on aeroplane mode for the duration of the meeting, as they interfere with the broadcasting of proceedings and it is unfair to staff. Before we commence our main topic of discussion this morning, which is the meeting with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, we have two items relating to EU...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The main purpose of today's meeting is an update on children and youth affairs issues with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I welcome her and her officials, Mr. Jim Breslin, Ms Mary McLoughlin and Mr. Peter Hanrahan, to the meeting this morning. In advance of today's meeting members submitted questions to the Minister but members are a little unhappy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I invite the Minister to make her opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for her presentation. The committee will be examining the report on the early years strategy as part of our programme later in the year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the increase in referrals in June and July coincide with the end of the school year or Youthreach programs? Does the Judiciary take cognisance in its sentencing that sending a person to Oberstown or a unit in a public hospital ward is unacceptable? Is it appropriate for members of the Minister's Department to liaise with the Judiciary on its sentencing practice and policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Was this question submitted by the Deputy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: It was question No. 2.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion (10 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and members for their attention and contributions this morning. I also thank the officials, Mr. Jim Breslin, Ms Mary McLoughlin and Mr. Peter Hanrahan, for being here. I remind members that next Thursday we will have the quarterly meeting with the Minister for Health and representatives of the HSE.

Financial Resolutions 2014: No. 2: Tobacco Products Tax (15 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Unbelievable.

Financial Resolutions 2014: No. 2: Tobacco Products Tax (15 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Self-help.

Financial Resolutions 2014: No. 2: Tobacco Products Tax (15 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: We will all hold hands next.