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Financial Resolution No. 3: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed by the tenor of the remarks of some of the Members opposite. They should read the Irish Heart Foundation’s pre-budget submission which speaks of lower income and price control measures. A total of 5,200 people in our country will die from tobacco smoke, which costs our State €1 billion. I challenge the Members opposite to read not just the Irish Heart...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Who copied Deputy Mattie McGrath's speech?

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought the Leas-Cheann Comhairle had forgotten about me as I have been here from the start. It is important to recognise that what is being provided builds on the capital plan. Deputy Mattie McGrath failed to make reference to the fact that the capital plan announced last week will provide moneys for the refurbishment of the old county homes or old hospitals and thereby become HIQA...

Financial Resolution No. 4: Income Tax (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Nursing homes are pivotal and critical in changing the health landscape. They face challenges with the registration process. Deputy Ó Caoláin failed to recognise that, under the fair deal scheme, 200 beds have been freed up, 173 community beds have been freed up and 65 beds are being provided at Mount Carmel. That means that 238 new beds, as of today, have been provided. I know...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 265. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made in developing support and advocacy services for older persons; if these services are available in all care settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35412/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for new schools; the estimated number required; the way in which the ethos will be determined; the way in which parents and communities may commence the establishment of a new school; if the same approach will be taken for special needs schools and other units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35443/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (13 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 427. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made in the provision of planning legislation to ensure more universal design of buildings, in order that persons can access buildings, regardless of age or ability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Racing Industry: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been watching the proceedings on the monitor and as the person whose house is closest to a greyhound track, I welcome the members of the Irish Greyhound Board and commend them on the work they are doing. It is a challenging environment, whether as a trainer, an owner, a breeder or in management. I have found the chairman, Mr. Meaney, and the CEO, Ms Larkin, very interactive and very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations: Minister for Health (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: The first session today is with the Minister for Health and his officials. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones as they can interfere with the broadcast of the meeting and it is difficult for staff. Apologies have been received from Deputies Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Ciara Conway and Sandra McLellan. I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations: Minister for Health (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for his statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations: Minister for Health (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: We have received correspondence from Mr. David Cross of the Irish Association of Physical Therapists and from Emma Stokes of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. The correspondence is available on the committee's database.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations: Minister for Health (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and his officials for being here this afternoon. Is it agreed that the committee recommends there should be further debate on the motion in the Dáil? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Health and Children has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(7)) (Membership of Council) Regulations 2015,copies of which have been laid in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: As a committee, we will follow up on the other matters addressed by us this afternoon at our meeting on Thursday morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind those present to ensure mobile phones are switched off or on silent or aeroplane mode. Our second session this afternoon is the meeting with the chairperson designate of Leopardstown Park Hospital, Mr. Eugene Magee. As part of its scrutiny role, the committee meets key appointments in the areas of health and children before they are appointed. I welcome Mr. Eugene Magee to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Are the army veterans Irish?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy is leading the witness.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I always wanted to say that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, Mr. Magee is attending in his role as chairperson, not to be asked whether his adjudication of HIQA-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Leopardstown Park Hospital: Chairperson Designate (20 Oct 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Magee for his participation. I am glad he graduated from Maynooth. I am sure Professor Corish and former President O'Donnell may have been his lecturers in ethics and philosophy, so he has come with good credentials. I thank him for his forthright presentation and responses. I propose that we forward a transcript of our deliberations this afternoon to the Minister for...