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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (3 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 26. To ask the Minister for Health his views on recent findings of the TILDA Wave report that the prevalence of untreated treatable conditions has not changed in four years. [20752/17]

Standing Order 27: Motion (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: I also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter and the proposed motion to amend Standing Order 27. We as a party have faith in what the committee decides as the committee is representative of all the parties and none. We all have someone on the committee to voice opinions on our behalf. I compliment the committee on the work it has done to date. Traditionally we have always had...

Mental Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: Mental health issues continue to silently inflict immense damage on our country. The undercurrent of depression, anxiety and addiction is a profound, ingrained problem for society. No family is untouched by some form of mental health issue. Beyond the striking statistics on suicide levels, the affliction of depression is exacting a hefty toll on the day-to-day lives of countless people....

Order of Business (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: Today in the Sacred Heart unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital, 16 beds are closing. Eleven of these beds are for rehab, three are for long-stay and two are for respite. In the programme for Government, the Taoiseach put community care at the heart of the process going forward. Today, we will see 16 beds closed. This is a vital step-down facility in Dungarvan and in west Waterford to help...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials will be in a position to carry out an assessment of a school (details supplied) in view of prefab replacement; if after the assessment, he will confirm that the prefabs need to be replaced in the context of the long term accommodation needs of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19416/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 813. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for a full diagnostic assessment for autism in University Hospital Waterford; the composition of the team; if all the positions are covered; the number of psychologists on the autism team that will provide a full diagnostic assessment; the Health Service Executive plan in the absence of a fully trained psychologist...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Communities Programme (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 1266. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a grant application (details supplied) under the better energy communities scheme was declined; the total envisaged spend under the scheme in 2017; the projects which will be funded in Waterford city and county in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19586/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 1310. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the division within his Department that has responsibility for local link services operated under the rural transport programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19246/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 1311. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional resources which have been allocated to transport co-ordination units under local link that will allow them effectively develop and manage new services in view of the additional funding allocated for local link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (2 May 2017)

Mary Butler: 1312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria that determine the staffing levels for transport co-ordination units under local link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19248/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (13 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) for funding will be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18884/17]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: What about Sinn Féin’s past?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: The Deputy should stop. He should be quiet.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: The end of water charges for 92% of Irish people, as recommended by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services, is proof that debate, discussion and dialogue is much more beneficial to the interests of the people Deputies seek to serve than political posturing. The Fine Gael-Labour Party water charges regime failed and cost the State money - €22 million...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: That is wrong.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: We all saw it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: With regard to Schedule A, it is proposed that COM (2012) 124 warrants no further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2016) 34 warrants further scrutiny. In that context, it is proposed that the committee should seek an updated information note from the Department, specifically requesting further information on the implications for Ireland and an update on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority: Chairperson-Designate (11 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and the people in the Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or in flight mode for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when they are on silent mode. I welcome Mr. Tom Coughlan, who is the chairperson designate of the Health and Safety Authority. Before we commence, in accordance with procedure I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority: Chairperson-Designate (11 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: Mr. Coughlan is welcome. I will allow Senator Reilly to contribute first, as he must leave for the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority: Chairperson-Designate (11 Apr 2017)

Mary Butler: Would Mr. Coughlan like to comment?