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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (6 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if the inter-hospital transfer of critically ill subarachnoid haemorrhage patients is considered as an emergency; if the emergency ambulance service can be used for the transfer of such patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20178/14]

Children First Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I rise to speak is the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children. I pay tribute to the Minister for her stewardship of the Department and for the publication of the Bill. To be generous to the Minister, Deputy Halligan made an understatement because, as he stated, the Minister listens and takes advice. One of the first things she did as Minister was to refer the...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the various officials who attended the meeting for their courtesy and co-operation.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (1 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 Identifiers Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Are there still 1,700 now?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Deputy and confirm that people who share a similar view to him have made representations to me in terms of their personal data being protected and safeguarded in the Bill. There is a need for information to be shared by agencies and Departments. However, it is the utilisation of the data that has exercised some people and, rightly or wrongly, they are concerned about the matter.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and his officials. I ask members to switch off their mobile telephones. This meeting has been convened to conduct Committee Stage of the Health Identifiers Bill 2013. This is a select committee of the Dáil so officials cannot participate in the meeting. They are present to assist the Minister. The grouping of the amendments has...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 6 are consequential to amendment No. 7. Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 will be discussed together.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 123. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on proposals to introduce a rental deposit scheme as part of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012; the form the proposed scheme will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19854/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Rental Costs and Controls (1 May 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 124. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering the introduction of a form of rent cap for residential tenancies; if an analysis has been carried out on the way such a measure might affect the rental market; if not, if such an analysis will be carried out prior to any changes being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19855/14]

Housing Provision: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is in possession. Deputy Halligan has had an opportunity to speak. I am sure he will be able to contribute again at the conclusion of the debate. He should please do the Minister of State the courtesy of allowing her to speak.

Housing Provision: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you. I will chair the proceedings.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Application (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the proportion of mortgage interest on rented residential property that is tax deductible; if he considers that such a measure would help counteract the increase in rents on residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the benefits of tax credits for persons using child care; if such a measure would assist working parents and if he will consider introducing such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19354/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Forms (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 107. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was sent a claim form No. 54 by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19495/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Forms (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry received a claim form No. 54 from the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19497/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the living city initiative; when it will become operational for relevant properties in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19653/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (30 Apr 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the supports available for persons with autism when they finish school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19357/14]