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Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 425. To ask the Minister for Health the supports and services available to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes at University Hospital Waterford, for example, nurses, dieticians, training, workshops and counsellor support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42059/18]

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Budget 2019 has been framed with an unprecedented housing and homelessness crisis, issues in health such as extensive waiting lists, bed capacity and the recruitment and retention of staff, and crucial Brexit talks looming large. With that in mind, Fianna Fáil is committed to providing stability during the crucial Brexit talks. While other parties refused to play any part in forming a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (9 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant radiologists attached to University Hospital Waterford; the respective speciality applicable to each radiologist, for example, mammography, MRI and so on of each; his plans to increase the number employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40639/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (9 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 228. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the outpatient waiting list for neurology at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40640/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 229. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a MRI scan at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40641/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (9 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 467. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to allow a transition period of four weeks for persons who are returning to work after spending a long period of time caring for a family member while in receipt of carer's benefit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40661/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Data (9 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 502. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of long-term unemployed (details supplied) eligible for community employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/18]

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I commend my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, on bringing forward this Bill to address a loophole in current legislation and to ensure that no perpetrator of murder or manslaughter can financially benefit from his or her victim’s death. Despite the passage of more than three years since recommendations were made by the Law Reform Commission calling for legislative reform of the nature...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Contracts (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: It was evident months ago that the practice was losing its full-time GP. The patients and I are asking why the recruitment process is taking so long. Full-time services were always provided in the Fourmilewater Health Centre. They must continue to be provided for in this rural area. I cannot stress enough how rural the area is. The Minister of State can understand, with 1,700 patients...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Contracts (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: We would like the answer.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Contracts (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: It is a full-time practice but the concern is that it might be reduced to a part-time practice.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Contracts (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Contracts (4 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Mattie McGrath for the time to speak on this issue. The Fourmilewater Health Centre is located near Ballymacarbry, County Waterford, close to Clonmel. It is a rural practice which provides essential medical care to the local community in Waterford and south Tipperary, and has over 1,700 patients. The previous GP at Ballymacarbry Fourmilewater Health Centre was on sick leave...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 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 on silent mode. I welcome Deputy Niall Collins, the sponsor of the Bill, to scrutiny of the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017. I draw the attention of witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Collins. As members know, I have worked in retail all my life. I have sold an awful lot of vouchers in my day. This Bill is very timely. We are now facing into the busiest period for any retail, the period before Christmas. There is no doubt about it; consumers need to know when they purchase a voucher from a retailer, online or in person, what the value of the voucher is,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: If a person has spent €50 on a voucher there should not be a limit on when he or she can spend it. A pub or a shop should not refuse to accept gift vouchers just because it is busy on a Sunday. Retail Ireland and Chambers Ireland are very supportive of a five-year timeline, while Retail Excellence is more supportive of a three-year timeline. Has Deputy Collins given any thought to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I do not think there is an answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: When the Deputy was considering this Bill did he give any thought to a lost or stolen gift voucher?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: A person exchanges his or her money for the gift voucher so as far as the person is concerned the gift voucher is the same as money. If a person loses a €50 note he or she has no recourse, and if the person loses a voucher the majority of retailers feel the person has no recourse either unless, perhaps, they know the person well and have kept a record of it. Did you give any thought...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: To be fair, some of them might be small retailers, such as an independent hairdressing salon or a small store, and they might manually write out the gift voucher, whereas in the bigger retailers they would be provided electronically. It would be a good idea to keep a record of them.