Results 9,601-9,620 of 11,470 for speaker:Mary Butler

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

Mary Butler: That was one issue that was drawn to my attention. I thank Mr. Grace, Mr. Cox and Ms Hanrahan for coming here today. It is much appreciated and I thank them for their presentations and for answering all the questions the committee has asked of them. We will now go into private session. Is that agreed?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 339. To ask the Minister for Health when a wheelchair will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39445/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Regional Airports (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be taken on the application submitted on behalf of Waterford Airport, Waterford City and County Council and other interested investors to extend the runway at Waterford Airport; if the necessary extra capital will be provided to facilitate this extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 631. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of second-hand houses and dwellings purchased by each local authority in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39756/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (2 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 632. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to allow local authorities to add additional rooms to local authority houses under their remit on the grounds of overcrowding only and in circumstances where no alternative accommodation is available or suitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39759/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: The PSI recently approved rules that will restrict the work practices of pharmaceutical assistants. Under existing codes of practice, pharmaceutical assistants are entitled to cover short absences such as lunch hours. They can cover two half-days or one full day per week, as well as any unscheduled short absences. In the case of a temporary absence resulting from the holiday entitlements...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: I would like to reiterate what my colleague has just said. It is strange that the Minister has not received the draft rules, given that this matter has received quite an amount of traction. Like Deputy Cahill, I would like representatives of the PSI to come before the Joint Committee on Health to explain where they are coming from with this idea. Many pharmacists are already struggling to...

Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: This Bill reverses the Fine Gael-Labour Party decision to abolish town councils. It is ironic and paradoxical that the Labour Party, which was part of the Government that abolished town councils at that time, is now advocating their restoration.

Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: The Local Government Reform Act 2014 of the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, and the previous Administration created a democratic deficit at the heart of Irish politics, placing more power in the hands of unelected officials. It utterly failed to transform how we do politics in this country. However, this policy shift must be welcomed. The main...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (26 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: 86. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to review the criteria for the awarding of the carer's support grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38851/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: The programme for Government contains a clear commitment to improve the quality of life of older people. I understand that the Taoiseach was away on Government business for the last few days, so he might not be aware of media reports today that the Christmas bonus will not be paid to pensioners and social welfare recipients this year. Can the Taoiseach assure those who depend on this bonus...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: 270. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a MRI scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38338/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Engagement with Ms Marie Donnelly (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: I welcome Ms Donnelly and thank her for providing a comprehensive document. She has already answered my question on offshore wind energy. In her written submission to the Citizens' Assembly she stated, "It is essential ... that Government informs the population of the policy direction for Ireland" We have waited years for guidelines in respect of wind and solar energy production. I would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Engagement with Ms Marie Donnelly (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: It is off balance sheet.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: I reiterate my colleague's comments. Today, I received a reply to a parliamentary question on the number of people in Waterford and south Kilkenny waiting on home help packages. That number is 124. We are facing into winter, we are concerned about our older generation and the number of people on trolleys is a major issue. If home care packages are not in place to provide step-down...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teaching principals who have retired or left their post as a teaching principal prior to retirement age by county since 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38181/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: 133. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to have a stent procedure carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38074/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Sep 2018)

Mary Butler: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the position at UHW regarding the additional hours that were granted as a result of the recommendations in the Herity report for 20% extra hours for cardiac services; if the staff members have been recruited; if not, the reason therefor; the days on which the extra hours occur; if it is possible for the extra hours to be facilitated on a Saturday when the...