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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Apologies have been received from Deputies Catherine Byrne, Billy Kelleher, Eamonn Maloney, Denis Naughten, Robert Troy and Senator Imelda Henry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I also intended, and it is my briefing notes, to mark World Down Syndrome Day at the end of the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Committee (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The members and I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising the issue. Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I thank those people who brighten our lives, bring us warmth and love and perk us up when we are feeling down. I also thank their families and those who care for them for the tremendous work they are doing. As Deputy Ó Caoláin said, the lives of people across the country...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Applications Approvals (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available to assist first time buyers in purchasing a home and in view of the increased presence of cash buyers in the market, often making it more difficult for first time buyers to purchase a home, if he will consider new supports to assist first time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post Leaving Certificate Centres (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider designating Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Dublin, an approved third level institution for the purposes of the student grant where it is delivering an honours bachelor degree which is accredited by a university which offers courses which qualify for student grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the cultural importance of the music industry here and its potential to create employment, if he will consider amending legislation to set a requirement for a minimum percentage of Irish music to be broadcast on radio stations, similar to the scheme in operation in France; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the letting of unsold affordable dwelling, if a local authority has regard to the current financial circumstances of the household in prioritising allocations, if such a policy meets the need to promote social inclusion as set out in Section 69 (g) of the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the total amount paid out by his Department and the Health Service Executive on foot of negligence claims in each of the past three years; the associated legal fees incurred; if the Health Service Executive avails of an insurance policy to assist in meeting both claims and legal fees; the steps being taken to reduce these amounts; and if he will make a statement...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: This is an extremely sensitive issue and as one must not discommode or disempower those who require the Government to assist them, this review group will report back promptly. Much has been made of the HSE service plan that was announced in recent weeks. If I may, I will make reference to the area of Cork from which I come. I greatly welcome the initiatives included in the HSE's service...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I recognise that the issue of disability is both emotive and complex. I accept that at times people who are disabled, their families and those who purport to represent them feel disenfranchised. In addition, they may feel they are the victims of a game of political football and feel badly treated by all of us in this House. In...

Other Questions: Hospital Acquired Infections (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: As somebody who has not submitted a question I welcome the fact that in the city of Cork there has been a 46% reduction in MRSA cases. The significant progress we have made in Cork is something about which we should not become complacent. I believe the Minister will agree that no patient should have to endure the horror of picking up an infection in hospital. Having recently met staff in...

Other Questions: Hospital Acquired Infections (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: As a back bench Member of this House, elected by the people, have I the right to place a question to the Minister of any Department for oral or written reply?

Other Questions: Hospital Acquired Infections (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for that answer.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the area not get the urgent care centre, which is doing great work? Is the Deputy against it?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle the number of patients on trolleys nationally; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (20 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his visit to London and Birmingham; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14344/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, Ms Cody and Mr. Cregan for attending. I also thank Deputies Billy Kelleher and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and other members of the committee for their participation. I thank Deputies Robert Dowds and Mary Mitchell O'Connor for their patience and staying with us. I congratulate the Minister of State on bringing his first Bill before...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Message to Dáil (19 Mar 2013)

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 (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Was the Deputy party to those strange happenings?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy's question is not relevant to the section but nice try.