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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: I would also like to speak on the capital investment requirements. We heard at earlier meetings that Irish Water's long-term investment planning strategy has been set out and that the investment required to address all known deficits is estimated to be circa €13 billion. Is the overall €13 billion figure achievable in the absence of a direct charging regime? It would appear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: Therefore, with the State as the main customer, the figure of €13 billion is achievable in the absence of a direct charging regime. Is that what Ms Fitzpatrick is saying here today?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: As of now, the implementation of the capital plans within the timeframe set out by NewERA in previous meetings should stand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: That is the €5.5 billion to be spent between 2014 and 2021.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: To return to the figures provided by the Department, the customers of Irish Water would only contribute 26% to overall costs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: On efficiency in operation, does the removal of direct customers and suspension of charges change the potential of Irish Water to meet its efficiency targets? Will the cessation of the water metering programme affect the efficiency drive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: As matters stand, is metering complete as far as the Department is concerned?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: NewERA, National Treasury Management Agency (7 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: The current phase is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (2 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body that has overall responsibility and oversight for hospitality and tourism skills development policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4981/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (2 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to the Waterford constituency in 2015 and 2016 by region and electoral area in tabular form. [4977/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (2 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that was allocated to Waterford city and county for tourism and hospitality skills training in 2015 and 2016 by skills category by region and electoral area in tabular form. [4980/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (2 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 247. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to adjust the eligibility criteria for the long-term illness scheme to include conditions such as osteoporosis, in view of the high costs associated with this condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5001/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (1 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the 57% increase in the numbers on trolleys in Waterford hospital in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4659/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 109. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no planned increase in the number of home help hours to be provided in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4660/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (1 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 260. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received a PIN from An Bord Altranais; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4751/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Feb 2017)

Mary Butler: 269. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4796/17]

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Mary Butler: I commend Deputy Robert Troy for being so proactive on this issue. Everybody seems to be talking about this matter but very little action has been taken in respect of it. The programme for Government contains a commitment to keep older people independent and active in their community. It states, "We also recognise the value and benefit of rural transport to many communities, in particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (31 Jan 2017)

Mary Butler: Apologies have been received from Senator Aidan Davitt who is in Brussels on committee business. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and those in the Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or in airplane mode for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. I welcome my constituency colleague, Deputy David Cullinane and his adviser, Dr. Conor McCabe to the meeting to begin our hearings on the Banded Hours Contract Bill...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Discussion (31 Jan 2017)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Cullinane. I call Deputy Quinlivan.