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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: It clarifies many points. There was a little bit of confusion over who dealt with what. The statement clarifies the matter. This committee is very happy, therefore.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: That is welcome because the committee recognised that there were issues which needed to be dealt with. We look forward to seeing and debating the legislation. I do not think the committee will be engaged in the pre-legislative scrutiny process. I think the Bill will be dealt with by the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: We will get to debate the Bill on Committee Stage.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: The committee is doing a body of work on the cost of doing business. We will have another session next week which we have invited a lot of the stakeholders in that area to attend. Recently huge emphasis was put on the cost of insurance, but we also want to look at the other costs and will produce a document in that regard in the new year. We will send a copy to the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: We prepared a document on Brexit which was our first body of work. We have produced three or four documents, while six Bills have passed through the committee in the past year and a half. We hear a lot about the "do-nothing Dáil", but quite a lot of work goes on at the committees, about which people forget.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: Before we adjourn, I notify members that a Supplementary Estimate for Vote 32 has been referred to the select committee which must report back to the Dáil no later than 6 December. The committee is liaising with the Department on a date for the meeting.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Message to Dáil (22 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 21. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address the fact that the south-east region returns just 45% of the PAYE income tax per head (details supplied) as per the south-east economic monitor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (23 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 24. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address the fact that, even though the south east has the highest unemployment figures in the country, only 31 site visits (details supplied) were made by the IDA between January and September 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49514/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (23 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 143. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to publish the model of care for adults with type 1 diabetes which was due to be published in June 2016; when he expects the publication to be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49665/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (23 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 155. To ask the Minister for Health if the position of a paediatric endocrinologist at University Hospital Waterford has been offered to a suitable person following recent advertising, interview and selection processes; if so, the planned start date for the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49732/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (23 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children aged between six and 18 years of age with disabilities, including autism, waiting in the Waterford area for child psychology services for 12 months, 24 months and 36 months and longer, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49742/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Retirements (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 144. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on progress implementing the recommendation in the interdepartmental report on fuller working lives (details supplied); the public sector employers with which his Department has been in contact on this matter; if in the context of his statement to Dáil Éireann on 20 June 2017 the review has been completed;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a minor works grant for a school (details supplied) which was announced on 16 November 2016 will be granted; and if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50078/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 309. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be approved for new dentures under the medical card dental scheme as an exception due to their medical needs and age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49877/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: 331. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to review the terms of the medical card dental scheme in order that older persons over 70 years of age can be allowed discretion to have dentures provided every two years rather than the current mandatory five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49914/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: We are now in public session

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: I will deal with that matter in private session. Is it agreed that we go into private session? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are either switched off completely or left in flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)

Mary Butler: I thank the delegates for their remarks. Ms Buckley referred to banking charges. The joint committee is doing quite a body of work on the cost of doing business. We have already decided to hold a meeting in January with the banking federation and the banks as we are hearing a great deal about how difficult it is for some people to access finance and meet the associated costs. We will...