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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 272. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs that have been created by Enterprise Ireland and the Industrial Development Agency supported businesses in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 463. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of the revised Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill 2013; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1514/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Congregated Settings Report (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 518. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide additional funding for a dedicated programme of capital investment to ensure the implementation of a 2011 report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1515/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 676. To ask the Minister for Health the range of measures being considered for inclusion in the public health (alcohol) Bill; when the general scheme of the Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1509/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 809. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to implement the model of resource teaching and learning support proposed by the National Council for Special Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1504/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 810. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of additional primary and secondary school teachers that have been employed for each of the past seven years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1507/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 811. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she has taken, and those of her predecessor, to recruit additional post-primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1508/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (14 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 929. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the change in management of the senior alert scheme, if he will provide details of all consultations with stakeholders held by officials in his Department prior to transferring management of the scheme to Pobal; if under newly tendered contracts the minimum standard required will be the existing EU standard;...

Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for reminding me that they facilitate such voting in the North too. Voting queues can be seen outside embassies around Dublin and early voting exists in the United States for various elections. This is a measure we should consider because it would be an exciting part of the electoral process and would mean real engagement. The weekend of the Constitutional Convention...

Fourth Report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil Electoral System: Statements (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Like the Acting Chairman, Deputy Joanna Tuffy, I was a proud member of the Convention on the Constitution. I acknowledge the work of the chairman, Tom Arnold, as well as the secretariat and academic staff headed up by Art O’Leary. The work they did in galvanising the members of the convention to debate in a resourceful and tolerant manner is to be commended, as well as the way the...

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: How does one follow Deputy Bernard J. Durkan? The technical nature of this Bill should not confuse people because, ultimately, it is a matter of road safety, something on which we should never compromise. It is good that we can rectify the error and bring forward this legislation early. It is important to put things in context because we have come a long way on road safety and driver...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Bryan, Dr. Bonner, Dr. O'Flanagan and Dr. McKeown for attending. I also thank them for their excellent presentations and testimony. We appreciate their taking the time to come before us. I also wish to thank members for their participation and to acknowledge those in the Gallery who have been present for the entirety of proceedings. I take this opportunity, on behalf of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Any outstanding questions will be taken at the end. Questions have been asked of other witnesses. This is not about argy-bargy but obtaining information so we can arrive at a decision.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator will receive the information at the end of the discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That was a just remark made at the previous committee meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In accepting that, I note that in a presentation last year, one of the people before us made a very strong statement that, unfortunately, lab testing for disease in Ireland is currently limited.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That was just presented to us last year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not here to defend himself now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not appropriate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Griffin, I am chairing the committee.