Results 9,681-9,700 of 11,470 for speaker:Mary Butler

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 673. To ask the Minister for Health if planning permission was necessary for the recent upgrade of cardiac catheterisation laboratory works at St. Vincent's University Hospital; the nature of the work; the timeframe involved; the timeframe in relation to the tendering process; the timeframe in relation to the project design work; the timeframe in relation to the building and construction...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: The HSE chief officer has confirmed in writing to the Minister of State that it is the intention that the unit continue as a healthcare facility in the future. The nub of the question is what kind of facility will remain. The reply to a parliamentary question I received on 24 May clearly stated:Currently there are no long-term plans for the Rosalie Centre. The Centre has not had any new...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: I also was very disappointed to hear that the closure of the Rosalie unit in County Roscommon had been announced. The unit cares for psychiatric patients, including those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. As the Minister of State is aware, a recent mapping exercise by the Department of Health and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, ASI, examined the level of dementia care available to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a report on the implementation of the National Council for Special Education’s policy advice on educational provision for children with autism spectrum disorder will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: This is certainly a step in the right direction towards the ultimate goal of 24-7 cardiac care in the south-east. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of delivery as soon as possible. It is 6.30 p.m. and here in Dublin, if any of us were to have a cardiac issue, we could be brought to one of many cath labs throughout Dublin. However, in Waterford and the south-east the cath lab has...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: The provision of 24-7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford and the south east has long been debated in this House and the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is well aware of the situation. I thank him for taking this Topical Issue. I am disappointed the Minister for Health cannot be here. There was an announcement yesterday about the delivery of a modular lab to be located...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: I also want to raise this issue. There are many people in those homes who suffer with dementia. There are 55,000 people in Ireland with dementia. A recent mapping exercise was carried out by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the HSE to pinpoint exactly what services are available in Ireland. The report shows evidence that there is inequality of services nationally. Unfortunately,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the drafting of legislation to increase the compulsory retirement age to 70 years of age; when this legislation will come before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29002/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 301. To ask the Minister for Health if a decision has been made regarding the provision of a modular laboratory at University Hospital Waterford that would provide both diagnostic and intervention treatment for patients with cardiac issues; if not, when the decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28919/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 399. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay of a young farmer in a partnership payment for 2017 for a person (details supplied); when they will receive the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28642/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Fees (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 474. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend or abolish the fees associated with the renewal of driver licences for persons aged 70 years and over; if concessions or reductions can be made with the prescribed fee of €30 to €55 which is payable subject to certification of fitness from a general practitioner by older persons to apply for a renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 505. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of community employment assistant supervisors promoted to community employment supervisor in each of the years 2012 to 2017, by percentage and number, by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28640/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Labour Activation Programmes (3 Jul 2018)

Mary Butler: 520. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if funding workers on labour activation programmes in line with the proposed legislation being introduced by the Minister for Finance to increase the compulsory retirement age to 70 years of age will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29003/18]

Other Questions: National Dementia Strategy (28 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: Each day, 11 people are diagnosed with dementia. There are currently 55,000 people living with dementia. There are eight dementia care advisers in the country, providing services in 11 counties only. Is the Minister considering the appointment of a dementia care adviser in each CHO area?

Other Questions: National Dementia Strategy (28 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister of State. He referred to the external evaluation that is under way. As he knows, I am chair of the all-party Oireachtas group set up to raise awareness of dementia. There has recently been a mid-term review of the national dementia strategy. Those involved came to a meeting of our group and talked us through the current position. They told us people with dementia and...

Other Questions: National Dementia Strategy (28 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: The question is probably incorrectly worded. Our plan is to grow the dementia adviser network from the current eight to 33 throughout the country. A dementia adviser costs €70,000. We had this conversation with the Minister of State before the budget last year. I know money does not grow on trees and the Department has a specific budget that it has to work with. However, as I said...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (28 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: 24. To ask the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to bolster mental health services in County Waterford and the south east following the decision of three consultant paediatric psychiatrists to resign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28185/18]

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: This country has a very serious problem with people committing offences while out on bail. The failure to address this has resulted in a situation whereby 12% of all crimes in 2017 were committed by persons who were out on bail. Some 18,926 crimes were recorded by such suspects in 2016. This Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017, introduced by Deputy O'Callaghan, attempts to redress the balance...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (27 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that the appropriate staffing is in place in the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork to meet demand; his views on the turnaround times for the issue and renewal of all passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27642/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 2018)

Mary Butler: 191. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28217/18]