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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Market Regulation (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1251. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a national risk assessment of technologies and equipment used in the roll-out of 5G networks; the status of research carried out on 5G safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19274/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1511. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason fire-fighters who are healthy, fit and have a good understanding of their job must retire at 58 years of age while other professionals do not have to retire until they 60 years of age or later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19276/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1544. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether adequate funding is provided to local authorities for disability adaptations to council housing stock; if each local authority determines the amount it allocates; if a percentage is recommended by his Department of its overall budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I raise an issue regarding property tax. The Government in the last couple of weeks stated there would not be any changes to the property tax system for the next 12 months. A couple with a State pension contributory entitlement will now have an annual income of €25,800 and that will now push them above the threshold to qualify for a deferral of property tax, which is now set at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 161. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the position of technician in the cardiovascular unit at University Hospital Waterford is vacant; his plans to appoint a person into the role; if the position has been advertised; the expected timeframe for it to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/19]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputies Lisa Chambers and Billy Kelleher. I ask members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely or switched to airplane mode. It is not enough to leave them in silent mode as they can still cause interference with the recording and broadcast systems. The meeting has been convened for the purpose of considering the Industrial Relations...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Technically, the Minister of State does not have to respond to Deputy Quinlivan's questions at this stage. Standing Order 151 states: In Committee, a Bill must be considered section by section. It shall be in order, however, before consideration of a section or sections is entered upon, to move the postponement of the section or sections until another section, other sections or schedules...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: As amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill, they have been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Section 4 is opposed by Deputies Bríd Smith, Gino Kenny and Richard Boyd Barrett.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: As amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill, they have been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I think so, but I will ask the Minister of State to confirm it.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I am told by the clerk to the committee that the Deputy can do so in respect of the matters he has raised during today's discussion. I thank the Minster of State and his officials for attending.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Message to Dáil (17 Apr 2019)

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 Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018 and made no amendments thereto.

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I welcome this opportunity to speak on the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019. Fianna Fáil has consistently called for the insurance market to undergo much-needed reform. Unfortunately, this has not been reciprocated by the Government. This is evident in its reluctance to tackle the issues of insurance costs and insurance fraud. Small businesses, in particular, feel the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil allocated €10 million-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I also wish to raise the plight of the CE supervisors who protested outside the Dáil earlier and who announced five days of strike action starting on Monday, 13 May. In April 2018, one year ago, the House, with the exception of the Government, passed a motion that was proposed by Fianna Fáil and that supported a call for the Minister to meet the trade unions. Why has this meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 334. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a replacement general practitioner at the health centre in Cappoquin, County Waterford, further to the retirement of the previous general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17464/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 394. To ask the Minister for Health the services available to patients when a new respite centre (details supplied) is completed; the services that will be provided; if these services include day respite, after school and overnight respite for students; if there will be weekend respite care provided; if transport options will be made available for those availing of the services; the expected...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Places (9 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 243. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school places available in Waterford city and county for ETB schools; the number of secondary school pupils attending ETB secondary schools in Waterford city and county by school in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16763/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (9 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 346. To ask the Minister for Health if there is support for older persons to assist them in the costs of purchasing a mobility scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16172/19]