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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: To clarify, a temporary location is currently being reviewed for suitability. I cannot be clearer than that. The Department has informed Pobal that if it becomes a feasible option for the service, relocation supports and other accommodations, such as a four-day, 41-week ECCE scheme contract will be supported. As the Deputy said, we all have to acknowledge that not only the children and...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: No, it is not opposed.

Emergency Price Controls Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: It is not being opposed.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. As we know, HIQA had to cancel the registration of Lucan Lodge nursing home last Friday at 10 o'clock in the morning. A minute later, the HSE was on site. The chief inspector of HIQA has taken action to cancel the registration as a care provider because of concerns relating to the supports and care being offered to residents. We...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Wall for raising this issue. It is great to have a Commencement matter like this put down because I can point out what we have done and what we are trying to do to support people who fall outside the areas. It is a key priority for me and the Government to allow more people to engage with services, thereby allowing them to remain independent and able to live in their own...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: If they are able to put a business plan in place, could the Senator copy me on it? We are trying to identify areas around the country where people just fall outside coverage. I have spoken to many families. They find that some of the organisations can provide the meals but not delivery in that area, especially for loved ones whose families might have moved abroad or be living in other...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator very much for raising this issue. It is funny - I will not say funny - but I was wondering what the context behind it was when I was reading the response from the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, who is currently attending an Oireachtas committee hearing. He apologises for not being here. I want to thank Niamh and Lorna for raising this with the Senator. This is not lived...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator very much. She raised a very valid point. I was just thinking as to how we could correspond with people who are not in a position to receive material because of sight loss or sight issues. One in seven older people has a challenge with reading and writing. It is something I have been looking at at the moment. It is hard to believe, but there are quite a lot of people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: The audio piece would make a huge difference. I thank the Senator for raising this issue. It is something we will certainly have to pursue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and Exchequer funding in relation to the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 and in line with the national development plan, NDP, the planning, design, improvement...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: My understanding is there were issues in relation to judicial review. An Bord Pleanála was involved. The Senator can correct me if I am wrong but that is what I am seeing in front of me. When we go down that line, these things hold up everything. The most important thing is that €500,000 has been made available in 2024 to progress the drainage, pavement and safety works on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Byrne for her question. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic with Members of the House today on behalf of the Minister for Transport. I thank the Senator for articulating so well the unintended consequences of reopening the Limerick to Foynes railway line, which runs at the rear of the houses at the Glencairn and Ballycummin estates. I am delighted to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I am given to understand that there has been some clearance of planting and vegetation along the M20 at the Glencairn and Ballycummin estates as part of the work on the restoration of the Limerick to Foynes railway line. A replanting plan is currently being developed by Irish Rail and other stakeholders. At the same time, while incorporating vegetation may provide some visual screening to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 to 271, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 May 2024)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.