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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Council Inquiries (27 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 938. To ask the Minister for Health the number of complaints to the Medical Council that were being considered by the preliminary proceedings committee are now not being considered as a result of the Corbally ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Council Inquiries (27 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 939. To ask the Minister for Health the number of fitness to practice inquiries of the Medical Council that have been directly affected to date by the Corbally ruling, that is, the number of inquiries that have been adjourned; the number of inquiries that will not progress; the number of inquiries that have been discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23270/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (27 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 1007. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will consider liaising with management at the Child and Family Agency with a view to directing all social care and educational establishments that children in care should not be allowed or encouraged to break the law by being allowed to smoke and drink while under age and in State care; and if he will make a statement on the...

Discretionary Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We all recognise that medical cards are of extreme importance. They represent a very important social support that is supposed to provide access for those who cannot otherwise afford their required medical care. We must always remember that the primary purpose of medical cards is to support the patient. This focus on patients and their needs sometimes gets lost in the political infighting...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Deputy Maloney, who is sharing time with Deputies Spring, Bannon and Heydon. I remind Deputies that debate on the Bill will adjourn at 4 p.m.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Deputy Broughan, who is sharing time with Deputy Shortall.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the reason patients with medical cards in counties Cork and Kerry, who have successfully completed treatment for breast cancer, only receive a supply of prosthesis and special underwear for support every two years when patients in other areas receive a yearly supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21663/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: There may also be a vote in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a vote in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That is in order and the Senator can raise it with the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the fact that Dr. McLoughlin has another appointment, which he had to change and is due to attend, would Deputy Ó Caoláin and Senator van Turnhout accept written replies to their queries rather than having to return after the vote?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for the delay starting the meeting. The reports have been excellent and we should meet on a regular basis. I thank Fiona Cashin for her tremendous work with us. I thank the witnesses for their co-operation and patience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We are going to Finglas next Thursday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Jim Breslin, Secretary General at the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, and invite him to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: EU Scrutiny Reports for 2013: Departments of Health and Children and Youth Affairs (8 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the witnesses and guests for the delay and thank them for their patience and co-operation. On behalf of the joint committee, I congratulate our new Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and wish him every success. We look forward to working with him. I pay tribute to the former Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, who was the first person to occupy the...

Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the fact that there was a reduction in the number of passengers passing through Cork Airport in the first quarter of this year, will the State airports (Shannon group) Bill contain specific reference to Cork or will the latter be the subject of specific legislation?

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Adams is not one to judge. The Deputy will not shush me or bully me. He will not bully me.

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Adams will not bully me.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Deputy want a voice vote among those present or does he want to call a vote of the full committee?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (6 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In accordance with Standing Order 87 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013 and has made an amendment thereto.