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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (18 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasoning behind the subject of history not being a compulsory subject for the junior certificate; and the reason this decision was taken. [42050/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support teaching principals in their roles as both teacher and administrator; his further plans to extend and increase administration leave for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018. As we are all well aware, on 25 May this year the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly, clearly and emphatically to remove the eighth amendment from the Constitution which acknowledged the right to life of the unborn, with due regard to the equal...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: There are many medical and health professionals who will carry out abortion procedures and they were to the fore during the referendum campaign. However, there are many more who simply cannot agree “to make such arrangements for the transfer of care of the pregnant woman concerned as may be necessary to enable the woman to avail of the termination of pregnancy concerned". In New...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: On Wednesday last, many Members from both Houses stood outside the gates of Leinster House to pay their respects to the late Emma Mhic Mhathúna who lost her battle against cervical cancer. The Scally report made 50 recommendations. What timeframe is envisaged for the implementation of those recommendations? Was money allocated in budget 2019 to ensure the recommendations are implemented?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42546/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Central Bank review of tracker mortgages will be completed in full; the specific outcome expected in respect of mortgage account holders of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/18]

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I also commend my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, on bringing forward the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018. This legislation will give greater support and protection to victims of sexual violence through the criminal justice process, and the most important word in that line is "victims". It is timely that we are here tonight to discuss this. It is disappointing to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputy Maurice Quinlivan. I remind members, visitors and those in the Public Gallery to please ensure their mobile telephones are switched off or in flight mode for the duration of the meeting, as they interfere with broadcasting equipment even when in silent mode. In accordance with Dáil Standing Order 84A(4)(k)and Seanad Standing Order 71(3)(k), the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order:Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018, copies of which Order were laid before Dail Éireann on 4th October 2018.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister. Do members wish to address questions to the Minister on this order?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: It seems very straightforward. Does the Minister wish to add anything further?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Absolutely. This completes the committee's consideration of the Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018. The Clerk to the Committee will convey the following message to the Clerk of the Dáil and the Clerk of the Seanad. I thank the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Heather Humphreys and her officials for attending today's meeting of the joint committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order:Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 4 October 2018. In accordance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I welcome Professor Ronan McNulty from UCD; Dr. Sheila Gilheany, policy officer, Institute of Physics in Ireland; Mr. Ed Hendrick, CEO, Sonru; Professor Brendan McClean, St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, Rathgar; Professor Val O'Shea, Physics Department, University of Glasgow; and Professor Sinead Ryan, School of Mathematics, Trinity College Dublin to discuss possible opportunities for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank Professor McNulty for a very comprehensive and interesting submission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Did the Deputy say €3 million?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Before Professor McNulty answers, I note that in a written response to a parliamentary question in July 2018 the cost of full membership of CERN was quoted at approximately €15 million. This committee has discussed CERN before and we heard figures like that. I want to put that into the mix and ask the witnesses to debate the two different prices. I see from the map that there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: To clarify, if we joined at the top end, €13 million would be our yearly fee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Membership of CERN: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Professor McNulty's submission is very comprehensive. I am sure all of the witnesses feel that membership of CERN would be hugely advantageous to our country. I am really looking forward to hearing from Professor Brendan McClean on the health implications Professor McNulty outlines in section 5 of his submission, "Medical Devices and Public Health". That angle could give us more leverage...