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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Expenditure (2 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: 271. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce the €21 million debt currently owed by Bord na gCon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10836/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (2 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: 272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to secure the future of Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10837/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (2 Mar 2017)

Mary Butler: 339. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the road network between Waterford city and Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10867/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (28 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 413. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons on jobseeker's allowance aged 65 years of age in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017 by county, in tabular form. [9687/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (28 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 543. To ask the Minister for Health the reason why an application by a person (details supplied) to the NMBI has been declined; if there are distinguishing factors which affect persons that have undertaken their training in the US; if so, the factors concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/17]

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil supports this Bill which, like our Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2016, seeks to abolish mandatory retirement. We believe we should recognise the potential of our ageing population to contribute to and enrich our society in many diverse ways, given their talents, experience and wisdom and the many years of healthy life expectancy which most can enjoy. With that in...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Services (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: I reiterate the absolute necessity of retaining these 14 acute beds that serve the catchment area of Waterford and Wexford. We must put in place the necessary supports for the patients and staff. As already stated, we cannot afford to lose even one of these beds, for which there is a waiting list. Unfortunately, we all know someone who has needed one of these beds at some time. What...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Services (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: It was with shock and horror that I learned over the weekend that the Mental Health Commission had recommended the closure of up to eight of the 14 acute mental health beds at University Hospital Waterford. Mental health services in Waterford and the south east are already greatly overstretched. Many people with mental health issues cannot access adequate treatment given that there are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Today we were discussing equity, fairness and conservation. The expert commission under Mr. Duffy reported that the necessary measures should be put in place to give effect to the commitment that those who have paid their water bills to date will be treated no less favourably than those who have not. I firmly believe that a huge portion of our deliberations will be based on the issue so we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Professor Collins mentioned that the forum will meet on 9 March-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: -----and that he will make a submission on the matter to the committee. It is important that we would get that submission as soon as possible because we are operating to a very tight timeframe and it will play a huge part in our deliberations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: In regard to the earlier discussion with Ms Graham around what form repayments would take and the suggestion that this be done by way of increased tax credits, it is important to put on record that there are many people in Ireland who do not pay tax. For example, people aged 65 years or older do not pay tax and so a refund via tax credits would not work for them.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (22 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 214. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the programme for Government commitment to seeking recognition from the European Commission for forgotten farmers as a group with specific disadvantage under the national reserve in the same way that old young farmers are currently provided for; when he expects to complete the programme; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and those in the Public Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or on flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when on silent mode. I welcome Ms Marguerite Bolger, SC, who specialises in labour and employment law, and Ms Cathy Maguire, BL, chairperson of the Employment Bar Association, to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Will Ms Bolger explain how the test referred to in paragraph 38 of her submission would work? Along with others, she has stated that the six month period appears to be too short. What timeframe would she consider more appropriate and what other legislation would need to be adhered to in terms of implementation of that timeframe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Is the six month timeframe sufficient in terms of identifying real need? Many of the submissions we received have raised issues around the six month timeframe. In fairness to the Deputy who proposed this Bill, he is open to any suggestions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: In paragraph 9 of their submission the witnesses highlight the terms "worker" and "employer" and say they are imported from different Acts. Would this cause problems in the application of the Bill if it is not addressed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: That is very important. Is Ms Maguire saying that under the Industrial Relations Act 1990 the term "worker" does not refer to teachers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: If we use the term "worker" here this Bill would exclude teachers. Is that what Ms Maguire is saying?