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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Poverty Issues: Discussion with European Anti-Poverty Network (6 Mar 2013)

Ray Butler: I thank the delegates for their attendance and for making their presentation. I agree with them that budgets should be poverty-proofed. Unfortunately, this was not done in the last budget but I will definitely push for it to be done in the next budget. Fuel poverty is a very big issue which is of concern to me. There is no regulation of the fuel industry. The four major fuel suppliers...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Ray Butler: When is it expected that the companies Bill will be published? The purpose of this important legislation is to strengthen and streamline the functions of certain company law enforcement agencies and make other necessary amendments to the Companies Acts. In light of the meltdown of the Celtic tiger economy, it is necessary to introduce new company laws.

Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

Ray Butler: Lord help us.

Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

Ray Butler: They will remember Deputy Martin too.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: It is the Deputy's own fault.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (28 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if in the context of the restructuring of FÁS to Solas, consideration has been given to the sale of the FÁS Head Office on 27-33 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin; if he will confirm the date on which the lease on this building expires and the annual rent on this lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10741/13]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: When will the minerals development Bill, to modernise and consolidate all mineral development legislation, be published? Given what is going on in respect of Tara Mines, there is a need for robust legislation in relation to the issuing of licences to companies.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: When is the proposed family law Bill expected? It is to make provisions for pension adjustments in the context of separation agreements and certain other reforms in family law.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (19 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to ensure that human and civil rights are protected in countries receiving overseas development aid from Ireland; if he will consider establishing multi stakeholder independent review mechanisms in priority countries to assess the effectiveness of Government systems when it comes to preventing or dealing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Digital Literacy: Discussion (13 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: I thank Mr. Eddie Wade and his team for attending. I want to follow on from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames's comments on third level. There used to be a show years ago whose tagline was "Points mean prizes". I speak now as a parent whose son is in Maynooth studying computer science. In 2011, 350 points were required for entry to computer science at Maynooth while 400 points were required for...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: When is it expected that the education (admission to school) Bill, the aim of which is to ensure the contents and process for enrolling by schools is more open, equitable and consistent, will be published? The Minister for Education and Skills recently encouraged parents, students and staff at Educate Together schools, including those in my area, to complete a questionnaire. Will a report...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: The two are intertwined.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: When are the greyhound industry (amendment) Bill and the horse racing Ireland (amendment) Bill expected? Members said last week that if we tax online betting, it should not be given to the industry. That is like asking a manufacturer to manufacture something and not pay him.

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Feb 2013)

Ray Butler: I am grateful to have this opportunity to speak about a great friend and a valued colleague, the late Shane McEntee. He was a wonderful support to me throughout my election campaign. I feel honoured to be able to say that he subsequently became a true friend. So much has already been said about this man who showed such great dedication to his work. He was a man with a strong work ethic...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: When is the proposed legislation on gambling control, which will update and consolidate the law on betting and gambling, due? I ask this in the light of the documentary last night which highlighted online gambling. It is possible to have a casino sent to one's telephone. It is highly addictive. There is no legislation in this regard, and these websites are open all the time online. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Presidency Priorities (29 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an adequate focus by the Irish EU Presidency on the clinical trials and medical devices directives which have direct implications for the 250 medical technology companies here, which export €7.2billion worth of product annually and employ 25,000 people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4350/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Presidency Priorities (29 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the EU Medical Device Directive which is crucial to the 25,000 or so persons employed in this industry here is a key priority to advance during the course of the Irish running of the EU Presidency and remains the centrepiece of Presidency health agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/13]

Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: When is proposed legislation promised on the criminal justice Bill in respect of proceeds of crime to strengthen the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, in respect of forfeiting the proceeds of crime? Many rules and regulations have been introduced on diesel laundering but I believe CAB really needs more powers in this area.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: When will the proposed consumer and competition Bill, to make provision for a statutory code of conduct for the grocery goods sector, come before the House? There are multinationals in this country whose products are labelled "of" or "for", but I do not want to see those words on any product.

Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

Ray Butler: I want to see what is being put in the products. In the last couple of weeks we have seen how incorrect material was put in, thus producing bad products.