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Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: There are no other amendments.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Billy Kelleher used the Cork phrase "togging off" in terms of the sun. There is a misnomer by some people in terms of exposure to harmful radiation be it from sunbeds or the sun. In tandem with the Bill there is a need to engage in an extensive programme with the Department of Health and the Irish Cancer Society to raise awareness around the harm issue. I take the Minister's point...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of the inspection of sunbeds and premises, how often will such inspections be conducted and by whom?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I think I speak for all members of the committee when I say that we should send a message to parents around the First Holy Communion season that it is inappropriate and wrong to have children subjected to vanity projects, in order to look good on the day when they do not need to do that.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 form a composite proposal and will be discussed together.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 in the name of Deputy Ó Caoláin are cognate and will be discussed together.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Deputy Ó Caoláin withdrawing his amendments?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: No. That is correct.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister, Deputy Reilly, and his officials, namely, Mr. Gregory Canning, Ms Siobhan McEvoy, Mr. Michael Murray and Mr. Gary Connolly, as well as all members of the select sub-committee and Deputy Ó Caoláin in particular for their attendance and commitment. I invite the Minister to make a few closing remarks.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (15 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important White Paper. If we were to ask at the beginning of this debate or even at the publication of the White Paper what universal health insurance means to the citizen outside, we would be hard pressed to get consistency of answer. That is why it is important that we hold a national conversation on the future of our health service, what it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the committee the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald; Mr. Jim Breslin, Secretary General, Department of Children and Youth Affairs; Ms Liz Canavan, assistant secretary, Department of Children and Youth Affairs; Ms Mary McLoughlin, principal officer, Department of Children and Youth Affairs; and Mr. Alan Savage, assistant principal, communications...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: As only two members are indicating, I will take them now. They are Deputies Fitzpatrick and Mitchell O'Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator van Turnhout referred to the Child and Family Agency attending our quarterly meetings. Does the Minister have a view on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: At our quarterly meeting with the Minister for Health, we have the Minister, the Ministers of State and the HSE. We thought it might be appropriate to bring in the Child and Family Agency, but we can discuss it later and reflect on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister, Mr. Breslin, Ms Canavan, Ms McLoughlin and Mr. Savage for attending. I thank them for their interesting comments and analysis. I thank the committee members for their participation. I thank Mr. Evan Hackett for co-ordinating with Mr. Paul Kelly on these meetings. We hope to hold a quarterly meeting on 10 July but I am sure the offices will liaise on that point. I...

Housing Provision: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you. I will chair the proceedings.

Housing Provision: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is in possession. Deputy Halligan has had an opportunity to speak. I am sure he will be able to contribute again at the conclusion of the debate. He should please do the Minister of State the courtesy of allowing her to speak.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Application (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the proportion of mortgage interest on rented residential property that is tax deductible; if he considers that such a measure would help counteract the increase in rents on residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the benefits of tax credits for persons using child care; if such a measure would assist working parents and if he will consider introducing such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19354/14]