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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: When will the national service plan be published?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 339. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be contacted in relation to a pension payment which is €14 under the maximum rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 349. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [47733/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 363. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the foot shoe clinic for those with disabilities was relocated from Dungarvan Community Hospital to UHW; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience this has caused to those that use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47770/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 431. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had their payment reduced from €208.50 to €78 per month; the reason this person was not included in those being paid mobility allowance on an interim basis pending the establishment of a new transport support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48033/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (20 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 526. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a waiver available for disposal of incontinence pads for adults with disabilities due to the changes in refuse charges which are not pay-by-weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/18]

Regulation of Intimate Piercing and Tattooing Bill 2018: First Stage (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make it an offence to carry out an intimate piercing or a tattoo on a person aged below 18 years and to regulate piercing and tattoo businesses. This would be is the first ever regulation of the body art sector, banning tattoos and intimate piercings for those under 18 years of age and strengthening health and safety...

Regulation of Intimate Piercing and Tattooing Bill 2018: First Stage (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (15 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a seat on a school bus will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I apologise for being late, I was at another meeting. I thank the witnesses for their time and for the documents they provided for us. Mr. Watt stated that we should not underplay the challenges that we face. We require changes to society on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. We need buy-in across all sectors - political, departmental and throughout the country. The...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Page 53 of the programme for Government states that efforts will be made to provide safe and timely care. As my colleague said, today is World Diabetes Day. The HSE made a decision recently to provide FreeStyle Libre for children and adults up to the age of 21 years under the long-term illness scheme. That was warmly welcomed. Unfortunately, for those over the age of 21 years who have...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (14 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: 179. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reforms of the fair deal scheme relating to small businesses and farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47252/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: In Schedule A it is proposed that COM(2018)194 and COM(2018)195 warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2018) 192, COM (2018) 193, COM (2018) 196, COM (2018) 197, COM (2018) 344 and COM (2018) 580 do not warrant further scrutiny? Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2018) 206, COM (2018) 264, COM (2018) 316, COM (2018) 343, COM (2018) 398,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I remind members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are turned off or switched to flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. I welcome from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Dr. Peter Rigney, industrial officer, and Dr. Laura Bambrick, social policy and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Reference was made to the fact that the committee examined the issue of non-migrant fishers from the EEA last year. One of the recommendations we made was that the permit should not be tied to the position but should go with the worker. We have not had any action on that clear recommendation from the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Yes, that makes it difficult for an employee who is not happy in his role and wants to move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Is Senator Humphreys saying that when a job is advertised reference is made to the wage and that accommodation and English language training will be provided? Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: Dr. Rigney's comments are interesting because another of our recommendations when we discussed migrant fishers was that a translator be provided. If an official was inspecting a vessel and did not know the language of the person on board who was in distress, that official would not be able to articulate the issues involved. Another of our recommendations was that a translator be provided...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Mary Butler: I note that Deputy Kelleher is indicating. Is his comment related to this reply, or does he have a new question?