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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: Public confidence in University Hospital Waterford has been seriously damaged in the past two weeks. Confidence in the HSE and the South/South West hospital group has also been eroded since the letter from four consultant pathologists was made public concerning working conditions in the mortuary. It is not fit for purpose. In 2012, HSE Estates reported in stark terms the conditions and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 192. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to have a meeting with community employment supervisors as part of the high level forum discussion on gratuities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18458/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 235. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when persons (details supplied) will be contacted in relation to the home relocation scheme; the expected timeframe for the process to be completed; the supports available to applicants in the interim until relocation is facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19163/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 619. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a procedure; if the matter will be expedited in view of the special circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 654. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided with an appointment for an initial assessment for autism spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18574/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 655. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children under six years of age that are waiting for an ASD assessment in County Waterford in excess of a six and 12 month waiting period, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18577/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 656. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children aged between six and 18 years of age with autism waiting in County Waterford for child psychology services, for example, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and so on in excess of six, 12 and 18 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18578/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 657. To ask the Minister for Health the number of support staff employed in County Waterford to assist in the delivery of services to children with autism; the breakdown of those posts by relevant discipline; if there are deficiencies in posts; if so, his plans to address those deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 672. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an ASD assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 726. To ask the Minister for Health if the lack of ear, nose and throat services in the south east, specifically in University Hospital Waterford which has waiting lists of 24 to 36 months for initial appointments will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18832/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Market Regulation (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1251. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a national risk assessment of technologies and equipment used in the roll-out of 5G networks; the status of research carried out on 5G safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19274/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1511. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason fire-fighters who are healthy, fit and have a good understanding of their job must retire at 58 years of age while other professionals do not have to retire until they 60 years of age or later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19276/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (8 May 2019)

Mary Butler: 1544. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether adequate funding is provided to local authorities for disability adaptations to council housing stock; if each local authority determines the amount it allocates; if a percentage is recommended by his Department of its overall budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: I raise an issue regarding property tax. The Government in the last couple of weeks stated there would not be any changes to the property tax system for the next 12 months. A couple with a State pension contributory entitlement will now have an annual income of €25,800 and that will now push them above the threshold to qualify for a deferral of property tax, which is now set at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: 161. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the position of technician in the cardiovascular unit at University Hospital Waterford is vacant; his plans to appoint a person into the role; if the position has been advertised; the expected timeframe for it to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/19]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputies Lisa Chambers and Billy Kelleher. I ask members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely or switched to airplane mode. It is not enough to leave them in silent mode as they can still cause interference with the recording and broadcast systems. The meeting has been convened for the purpose of considering the Industrial Relations...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Technically, the Minister of State does not have to respond to Deputy Quinlivan's questions at this stage. Standing Order 151 states: In Committee, a Bill must be considered section by section. It shall be in order, however, before consideration of a section or sections is entered upon, to move the postponement of the section or sections until another section, other sections or schedules...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: As amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill, they have been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: Section 4 is opposed by Deputies Bríd Smith, Gino Kenny and Richard Boyd Barrett.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Mary Butler: As amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill, they have been ruled out of order.