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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: After the discussion, perhaps as a committee we might discuss whether to forward the presentations and request other committees to do that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Time, please, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank everybody for their patience and remind them to switch off their mobile phones. The purpose of this session is to discuss child care in Ireland and the child care committee report. I remind members that we must suspend for a quarter of an hour at the end of the session for technical broadcasting reasons. I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We thank all our witnesses for being here before us and for their very informative presentations and interaction. We will suspend for a couple of minutes to allow the Minister to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I remind members we are 15 minutes over time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank both witnesses for their informative and enlightening presentations. I am conscious that we will be over time in this session so I urge members to be brief with their questions rather than making statements. I welcome the Minister, who has been in the gallery since the beginning of the meeting. She will remain after this session ends. I will allow three minutes to each member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McMonagle and Mr. Gray. Ciairín de Buis, on behalf of Start Strong, is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members and those in the gallery that mobile phones should be off or on airplane mode as they interfere with broadcasting of proceedings and cause distress to members of staff. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues concerning child care in Ireland and the recent report on support for child care for working families and its implications for employment. Our meeting will...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Pauline conversion of Sinn Féin to accountability and transparency in respect of the Garda Síochána and those who police the force. I hope the party will bring its interest to a new level in co-operation with all matters regarding the state of our country. Not too long ago, the party that tabled this motion refused to co-operate with the Garda Síochána...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The high esteem in which An Garda Síochána is held is a vital pillar of Irish society and our democracy. It is imperative that the status and position of the Garda Síochána in our society is upheld at all times. One of the central ways in a modern democratic system in which we achieve this is through an independent body having oversight of our police force. In this...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: He would top the poll. Populism is easy.

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought the Battle of Clontarf had resumed, given that Deputy McGrath launched the local election campaign of a candidate in the House. I wonder if that was his intention. He forget to mention the fine work of Fine Gael councillors and the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, on flood alleviation measures in the Clontarf area.

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by commending the people who worked in the aftermath of the storms and flooding. In particular, we should remember the late Micheál Ó Riordáin who died in West Cork in the aftermath of the storms. Public servants working for Eircom, the ESB and other bodies have an incredible commitment. We must commend the work of ESB staff in restoring power. The flooding in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding local property tax, at what stage of construction does a residential property become liable for local property tax ; if a property that has all external walls built, roof completed, windows installed but internal fit out has not been completed is liable for LPT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8547/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the mutual recognition of driving licences between Canada and Ireland; if he will detail any developments regarding Ontario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8404/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: That concludes our deliberations. I thank the Minister, Mr. Carter, Ms Conroy and Ms Regan for coming before us. I also thank the representatives of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation for being here earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Caoláin will get his chance; he should not worry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We will resume in public session for the second part of our deliberations. I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and the assistant secretary at the Department of Health, Ms Tracey Conroy. I also welcome Ms Joan Regan of the Department of Health and Mr. Ian Carter, national director of acute services from the Health Service Executive. I thank Mr. Ray Mitchell from the HSE. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Mathews does not often attend our meetings but we would like all Members to adhere to a model of behaviour. He should not interrupt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Once our deliberations have concluded, members may decide how to proceed when we meet in private on Thursday morning.