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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Does Mr. Grace accept that tickets for an All-Ireland final are not for general sale?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: We might have to look at pre-allocation because there is no doubt that the tickets are making it on to secondary sites. The touts are getting tickets. We may have to look at the pre-allocation to corporate bodies or wherever. We understand that but there is an issue with that and we hear about it all the time. I attended a children's musical, Matilda, in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: In fairness, the witnesses have been to the fore on this issue. To be honest, I got the impression also that they do not accept that the issue is as big as can be at times. Would Mr. Grace like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Mr. Grace referred to a reply by the Minister in the Dáil on 18 April. Is the Department bringing forward draft legislation in this area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: That would be an acknowledgement that this is an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Is Mr. Grace referring to better seating or better sight lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Are these prices set by the promoter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Does Mr. Cox think that has worked? Is there evidence to support the contention that making the primary market so diverse is taking revenue back from the secondary market?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: I apologise for interrupting Senator Gavan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: If the witnesses supply me with the figures, they will be circulated to all members. Is there anything further?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: I also thank Mr. Grace and Mr. Cox for coming before us. I know that at times the questions might have been a bit robust but they are borne out of frustration on our part because we have dealing with this for quite a long time and a lot of work has been put into it. I am glad the witnesses acknowledged that there is an issue and that the Minister is certainly looking at it. We await that....

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 402. To ask the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners practising here; the number who are not on the specialist general practitioner register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22433/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 432. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an appointment at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; if the matter can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the extension to a school (details supplied); the actions his Department is taking to ensure its completion for the school year 2018/2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21770/18]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Mary Butler: I was absolutely shocked to learn that 120 elderly citizens throughout the country are accessing emergency accommodation. I received an update from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government by way of a parliamentary question on the level of homelessness among those aged over 65. I tabled that question because I was dealing with three such cases in my constituency. I thought...

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2018)

Mary Butler: Once again, I feel compelled to raise the matter of the CervicalCheck helpline. Last week, I asked the Taoiseach whether the Government was satisfied with the response rates and staffing levels and whether calls were being answered as a matter of priority. Like Deputies on the Government side, Members on this side of the House are being contacted in all our constituency offices by people...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (15 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a special school (details supplied) located at three sites in counties Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny; the enrolment numbers; the staff numbers; and the future plans for this school. [20866/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 363. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a care home (details supplied); the number of patients in the home; the number of staff; the number of qualified nursing staff; the future plans for the home in view of the ageing population; the number of persons with dementia here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20894/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (15 May 2018)

Mary Butler: 415. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21277/18]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Mary Butler: In recent months the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has been carrying out an extensive engagement with stakeholders on the cost of doing business. A common theme has emerged, with major concerns about the cost of insurance and rates. The committee also heard about the cost of credit and banking. The possible introduction of a public banking model similar to the...