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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The high esteem in which An Garda Síochána is held is a vital pillar of Irish society and our democracy. It is imperative that the status and position of the Garda Síochána in our society is upheld at all times. One of the central ways in a modern democratic system in which we achieve this is through an independent body having oversight of our police force. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding local property tax, at what stage of construction does a residential property become liable for local property tax ; if a property that has all external walls built, roof completed, windows installed but internal fit out has not been completed is liable for LPT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8547/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the mutual recognition of driving licences between Canada and Ireland; if he will detail any developments regarding Ontario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8404/14]

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and the fulfilment of the commitment in the programme for Government. When the Members opposite, who have mysteriously vanished again, criticise expenditure they should reflect on the expenditure by this Government, the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. We must prioritise how...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: It is linked because it is infrastructure in terms of transport, and the airport is central. It is probably the pivotal piece of infrastructure we must get right in terms of Cork. We created 1,000 jobs in Cork in the past month but we need to encourage people to come to Cork and stay in the city and in the region of Cork. I come back to a comment the Minister made reference to earlier in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members and those in the gallery that mobile phones should be off or on airplane mode as they interfere with broadcasting of proceedings and cause distress to members of staff. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues concerning child care in Ireland and the recent report on support for child care for working families and its implications for employment. Our meeting will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McMonagle and Mr. Gray. Ciairín de Buis, on behalf of Start Strong, is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank both witnesses for their informative and enlightening presentations. I am conscious that we will be over time in this session so I urge members to be brief with their questions rather than making statements. I welcome the Minister, who has been in the gallery since the beginning of the meeting. She will remain after this session ends. I will allow three minutes to each member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I remind members we are 15 minutes over time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We thank all our witnesses for being here before us and for their very informative presentations and interaction. We will suspend for a couple of minutes to allow the Minister to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank everybody for their patience and remind them to switch off their mobile phones. The purpose of this session is to discuss child care in Ireland and the child care committee report. I remind members that we must suspend for a quarter of an hour at the end of the session for technical broadcasting reasons. I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Time, please, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Will Senator Henry please ensure that her mobile telephone is switched off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: It could be the iPad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of the discussion, would the Minister agree the discussion is not just about her Department, it is a cross-sectoral issue, cross-departmental be it Social Protection, Finance, Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, or Education and Skills?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: After the discussion, perhaps as a committee we might discuss whether to forward the presentations and request other committees to do that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there buy-in within the establishment to change that given that we are all agreed that early years services represent the way to go? We all agree that the early years are the most critical in the development of the child.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: It would be acceptable to give the name of the store if it helped to facilitate other women.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and Ms McLoughlin for being here for this section of our three-part meeting dealing with child-care issues. The next session will be a review post the broadcasting of "A Breach of Trust". We will suspend until 12 o'clock.