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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (19 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 165. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a cost-benefit analysis on the usage of the finger test strips for persons between five and 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes; if it has provided savings since the FreeStyle Libre reimbursement scheme was launched; if so, the details of the savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25634/19]

National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: The Minister of State is missing the point.

National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil is in favour of increased transparency for workers and consumers in terms of how tips and gratuities are treated and to make it clear to consumers that tips and gratuities are voluntary. We recognise that many employers act in a fair and reputable manner and that many businesses have their own individual arrangements in place regarding the distribution of tips. Moreover,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (18 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 243. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); the date from which it is a requirement for businesses that change locks in private properties to obtain a licence from the Private Security Authority; his views on whether the licence regime is disproportionate in its impact with respect to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 541. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the allocations for applications for funding under the specific improvement grants scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24861/19]

Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: I apologise for stepping out during the debate but the national broadcaster is interested in this Bill and I had to nip out to be interviewed on it. I welcome the fact that the Government is not opposing this Bill. The Minister of State said that the Department is carrying out a review of safety at funfairs which is expected to be finalised and a report produced within the next few months,...

Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Fianna Fáil is bringing forward the Bill to strengthen current health and safety legislation for recreational users of funfairs and fairground equipment provided in Ireland. The Bill will give statutory effect to the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, to ensure the compliance of funfair operators with health and safety provisions. ...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: During the week we heard the welcome news that the Government had approved €5 million in capital funding to extend and widen the runway at Waterford Airport. The total cost is €12 million, with the balance being met by three local authorities and private investment. However, support from the Government is subject to a number of conditions, including a demonstration that the...

Home Help Service Provision: Statements (12 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: As the Minister of State will be aware, the home support workers have signed a new contract meaning they will be on a five-over-seven-day rotation to provide home care support. I welcome this and have always supported it. However, issues have already arisen as the HSE does not seem to have an IT system to allow the different CHOs to deal with rostering. Is the Minister of State aware of...

Home Help Service Provision: Statements (12 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: The home help crisis is hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. After listening to the Minister of State, I do not believe that we are on the same page. However, I acknowledge his statement that the Government fully accepts that the service needs to be improved further to meet the changing needs of our citizens better. It is cruel that so many people are waiting for home help hours to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (12 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 197. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an urgent dental assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24506/19]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: The home help crisis is hitting the most vulnerable hardest. Currently, there are 6,310 people waiting for home care supports and 53,000 in receipt of supports. One in ten people who need these supports to ensure they can stay at home safely and securely for as long as possible is not receiving these vital hours. We heard recently that no further packages will be provided to deal with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) since revised stage 2 drawings and details were submitted in February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23480/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application for funding by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23874/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 693. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an outpatient appointment for pain management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24214/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 886. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the weekly State pension by €9 per week to build towards achieving the commitment in the national pensions framework of a State pension set at 35% of average weekly earnings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23639/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 887. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the living alone allowance by €3 per week to current recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23640/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 888. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the over 80s allowance by €2 per week to current recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23641/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (11 Jun 2019)

Mary Butler: 890. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of restoring the fuel allowance to 32 weeks, up from 27 weeks, to those eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23643/19]

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