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Supporting the Suckling Sector: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: I commend my colleague, Deputy McConalogue, on bringing forward this motion calling for direct suckler supports and targeted underspend to low-income farmers. The lure of dairy farming has seen suckler cow numbers fall by up to 20% in some eastern and south-eastern counties. In my county of Waterford we have seen the sharpest decrease in suckler numbers, a reduction of 18.9% since 2014 or a...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: I welcome to the committee Deputy James Lawless who is replacing Deputy Gino Kenny who is no longer in a position to attend our meetings. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting and recording equipment, even when left in silent mode. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the Companies...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: We can discuss both of them together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: Amendments Nos. 3 to 10, inclusive, and Nos. 18 to 21, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: Amendments Nos. 28 and 29 are related and will be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister and her officials for attending. I remind members that as Report Stage may be ordered at short notice, it is recommended that Report Stage amendments, if any, be submitted to the Bills Office as soon as possible.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Message to Dáil (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017 and made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Coroners Service (21 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 150. To ask the Minister for Health when the details of the inquest of a person (details supplied) will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8937/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (20 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 225. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the project to refurbish and extend the historic courthouse in Waterford city; the timeframe for it to be completed; the timeframe for the first sitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8135/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 333. To ask the Minister for Health the circumstances that determined the decision to change the way in which Versatis patches can now be prescribed and approved; the steps he is taking to have the scheme clarified; the steps being taken to provide a replacement therapy when and as required; the associated costs of the patches in view of the fact that they vary based on need and or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (14 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for a decision regarding an application for funding for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7548/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (14 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 114. 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. [7550/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: 166. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to reduce the waiting times for cardiac rehabilitation care at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7615/18]

Roads Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: In all counties, local and regional roads serves as the main connection between homes, schools and business. In the past few weeks, our focus has been on the national planning framework and connectivity between the regions, which is very important. We also need connectivity at a local level. The local authorities do fantastic work with their engineers and outdoor staff to keep the road...

Roads Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: Deputy Ryan clearly did not read it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order: Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (13 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: As we have a quorum, we are now in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies Quinlivan, Niall Collins and Stephen Donnelly. The committee will now undertake consideration of the Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018. In accordance with Dáil Standing Order 84A(4)(k) and Seanad Standing Order 71(3)(k), the Sectoral...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order: Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (13 Feb 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the Minister of State. The TEEU and Unite made an application to the Labour Court for a review of pay and other terms and conditions that would operate in the mechanical engineering building services contracting sector. The intention is to provide for rates of pay, pension and sick pay entitlements for plumbers, pipe fitters and welders. The Minister of State has stated he has...