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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I thank the witnesses for their presentation, which I found it very helpful. In summary, the OPW is the lead public body for flood risk management through the catchment and flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme. I found the OPW's community workshops and engagements when its representatives travelled the country about 18 months ago to be very useful. I am from the Suir...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Looking back on recent years, it is fair to say that much of the policy, through no fault of anyone, was probably more reactive than proactive. When an area is devastated by flooding and there is major upset for residents and businesses in terms of insurance costs, the OPW has to act. With the findings from the new CFRAM programme, it will probably be much more proactive from now on to try...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Of the 300 communities the OPW has identified as being at risk from a significant flood event, are any of those stand-alone, single dwellings? I dealt with an issue in the town in which I live and, thankfully, through the minor works scheme, that has been resolved, although one can never say that for definite. A small grant was secured and the works were done. I have found that when a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Page 82 of the programme for Government states: "We will improve supports and services for older people to live independently in their own home." Yesterday, the Care Alliance noted that 6,000 people are now waiting for help at home. To compound the issue, this number has increased by 30% in the past three years. We have an aging population, and it is essential that funding is ring-fenced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 228. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will expect to receive a pre-op appointment to attend at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin; when they can expect to be put on the outpatient waiting list; when they can expect to have the procedure completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44057/18]

Prevention of Single-Use Plastic Waste: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil wholeheartedly supports the principle behind this motion. In supporting the Bill, we will work constructively with our colleagues to improve and build upon what is the in the interests of creating a different Ireland which we can pass on with pride to the next generation. I was struck by the first line of the motion, which acknowledges the gravity of the crisis for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 107. To ask the Minister for Health if the 2019 HSE service plan will enhance supports for carers in 2019. [43563/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 154. To ask the Minister for Health if the 2019 HSE service plan will provide for new and expanded services for persons with dementia. [43562/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 354. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a gastroenterologist at UHW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43178/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rural Practice Allowance Scheme (23 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 383. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a rural practice allowance; if consideration is being given to grant half the allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43291/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (18 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasoning behind the subject of history not being a compulsory subject for the junior certificate; and the reason this decision was taken. [42050/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support teaching principals in their roles as both teacher and administrator; his further plans to extend and increase administration leave for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018. As we are all well aware, on 25 May this year the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly, clearly and emphatically to remove the eighth amendment from the Constitution which acknowledged the right to life of the unborn, with due regard to the equal...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: There are many medical and health professionals who will carry out abortion procedures and they were to the fore during the referendum campaign. However, there are many more who simply cannot agree “to make such arrangements for the transfer of care of the pregnant woman concerned as may be necessary to enable the woman to avail of the termination of pregnancy concerned". In New...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: On Wednesday last, many Members from both Houses stood outside the gates of Leinster House to pay their respects to the late Emma Mhic Mhathúna who lost her battle against cervical cancer. The Scally report made 50 recommendations. What timeframe is envisaged for the implementation of those recommendations? Was money allocated in budget 2019 to ensure the recommendations are implemented?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42546/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (17 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Central Bank review of tracker mortgages will be completed in full; the specific outcome expected in respect of mortgage account holders of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/18]

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: I also commend my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, on bringing forward the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018. This legislation will give greater support and protection to victims of sexual violence through the criminal justice process, and the most important word in that line is "victims". It is timely that we are here tonight to discuss this. It is disappointing to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Deputy Maurice Quinlivan. I remind members, visitors and those in the Public Gallery to please ensure their mobile telephones are switched off or in flight mode for the duration of the meeting, as they interfere with broadcasting equipment even when in silent mode. In accordance with Dáil Standing Order 84A(4)(k)and Seanad Standing Order 71(3)(k), the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Mary Butler: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order:Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018, copies of which Order were laid before Dail Éireann on 4th October 2018.