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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I note the Deputies representing Cork are out in force today. This is the third Topical Issue from Cork. Kudos to them. I thank Deputy Stanton for his question on the Cork county development plan, which I am answering on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for planning and local government, Deputy Peter Burke, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I know the Acting Chair is also interested in this discussion. It is important to note that the two-week public consultation began on the draft direction on 17 June, which is open for submissions up to and including 1 July. The process is ongoing. I have listened carefully to the views expressed today and I thank the Deputy for his valuable contribution. I will bring it to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I see the Acting Chairman is multitasking today. I take on board everything the Deputy said. As we mentioned, diabetes is a very serious illness and commencing a child on an insulin pump requires intensive education for the child and entire family, with close monitoring of glucose levels and insulin doses required, particularly in the early stages of insulin pump use. Type 1 diabetes is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Supports (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I again thank the Deputy. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is currently assessing whether these evolving impacts are eligible to be addressed by the BAR-funded measures that would future-proof the sector against such impacts, as the Deputy stated. It is also engaging with stakeholders and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to confirm which impacts and measures...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on the paediatric diabetes clinic services at Cork University Hospital. I take on board the situation he raised in respect of a four-year-old with type 1 diabetes who is starting school for the first time and trying to cope with all the intricacies of that. As the Deputy is aware, type...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Supports (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his question. As he quite rightly said, I am responding on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, who is unable to attend. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has responsibility for administering the European Union's Brexit Adjustment Reserve, BAR, in Ireland. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, is best placed to provide an overview...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: Ireland’s population is ageing rapidly, and for the most part, our older population clearly indicates their preference to age in place, in their own homes, for as long as possible. The Department of Health, in conjunction with its partners, is committed to supporting and facilitating these wishes and preferences in the years ahead. A clear demonstration of this is in the investment of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 238 together. The Minister has no direct function concerning the management of health and personal social services provision to a particular individual. Under the Health Act 2004, the HSE is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services including services to people with a disability. As...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: 248. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeline for the announcements of funding allocations under Rural Regeneration Development Funding to successful applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33066/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (22 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: 249. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to incorporate national regional development policy into the roll-out of the rurally based remote working hubs in an effort to regenerate towns and villages; if such rural regeneration initiatives will facilitate the distribution of public service roles and associated job opportunities to rural towns and villages; and if...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I can understand how upset, annoyed and disappointed the Deputies are about what has transpired. We have had many conversations about cardiac supports and how important they are. As I outlined earlier, the HSE has advised that all options have been explored regarding the continued provision of cath lab services in Sligo University Hospital after the cessation by the current service provider...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (21 Jun 2022)

Mary Butler: I will certainly bring the Deputy's thoughts and comments back to the Minister. I will touch on the issue of transitioning the fleet. The Department of Transport remains committed to supporting the transition of the SPSV fleet towards zero and low-emission vehicles. It has made funding available to the NTA to provide grants for the provision and conversion of vehicles to make them...