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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister. Deputy Quinlivan has withdrawn his opposition to section 13 and both he and Deputy Kelleher have flagged that they may revisit this matter on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: As the Bill has now completed Committee Stage it is recommended that members submit Report Stage amendments to the Bills Office without delay as Report Stage may be tabled at short notice. I thank the Minister and her officials for attending today's meeting.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Message to Dáil (4 Dec 2018)

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 Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 and has made an amendment thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: 304. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the consultant neurologist post at University Hospital Waterford which appears to be have been vacated recently with no replacement appointed; when he envisages a suitable replacement for the position; the contingency plans in place for the persons who now find themselves without a consultant to administer pain management procedures;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the annual cost of prescription diabetes medications as a percentage of the annual cost of prescription medications to the HSE in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50170/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: 314. To ask the Minister for Health the annual cost of diabetes care in each of the past three years and to date in 2018; the cost as a percentage of the annual health budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50172/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Dec 2018)

Mary Butler: 325. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for pain management at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I seek clarity on the Minister's reply. He said in parallel clinical guidelines are being drawn up. Is it his understanding that this issue will be dealt with in the clinical guidelines?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I wish to speak to the principle of the amendment, but I will be brief. I approached this amendment from a compassionate and humane point of view. The amendment proposed seeks to ensure that in most cases, not even in all cases, doctors would ensure that the unborn child is not subjected to pain. It is after the gestational age of the foetus is 20 weeks or more. This amendment does not...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: We will support this amendment.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: There is a genuine concern among some Members present that terminations may be carried out on grounds of disability. I have that genuine concern. No Bill is ever perfect in its infancy. We all know that. There is no doubt that unintended consequences arise. I am looking today to the Minister for a clear commitment that any unborn foetus or baby will not be targeted for abortion because it...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I also ask the Minister to address the issue of viability. It is a matter I raised a good deal during the campaign and since the referendum. I am also seeking clarity here because it is a very important point. Page 9 of the Bill states that viability "means the point in a pregnancy at which, in the reasonable opinion of a medical practitioner, the foetus is capable of survival outside the...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I refer to amendments Nos. 32 to 34, inclusive, and the 72-hour provision. On 26 May, the people voted to repeal the eighth amendment and provided the Oireachtas with the opportunity to legislate for the termination of pregnancy. When the people cast their votes, they had the heads of Bill to guide them. They stated clearly that there would be a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 272. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of an application on behalf of Waterford City and County Council in relation to capital funding approval for the North Quays project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48425/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: As Members know, I was a strong pro-life Deputy prior to the referendum and I remain a strong pro-life Deputy. I have spoken on this at every opportunity but I have always tried to be as dignified and thoughtful as possible. The people spoke clearly and emphatically last May. It took me a while to accept that decision but I have accepted it. I cannot support this amendment. If a young...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputy Tom Neville, who is attending another committee meeting. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: On announcements of EU scrutiny decisions, it was agreed in respect of schedule A proposals that COM (2018) 693 and COM (2018) 694 warrant further scrutiny. It was also agreed to request a detailed note on the investment protection agreements, IPAs, with both Singapore and Vietnam and how they relate to the similar CETA proposals and to request the Department to indicate when it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I remind members, delegates and those in the Gallery to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off or placed in flight mode for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. From the expert group on future skills needs, I welcome Mr. Tony Donohoe, chairman, and Mr. Kevin Daly, principal officer. From the Department of Business,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank Dr. Trant for the comprehensive document supporting the opening statement, as it is very helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: There is quite a lot there.