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Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: In the programme for Government there is a focus on a number of key programmes. One of these is the extension of BreastCheck to all women aged between 65 and 69 years. As we all know, early intervention is essential in a successful outcome. What is the timeframe for this extension and when can we expect the roll-out?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: It was in the programme for Government. It is a key focus. The Government has a focus on a number of key programmes. Page 56 of the document refers to the extension of BreastCheck to all women aged between 65 and 69 years.

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: This Bill is required to bring legal clarity to the situation of au pair exchanges in Ireland. As has been stated here today, in March 2016, the Workplace Relations Commission made a ruling on au pair payments which, in my opinion, undermines the tradition of au pair arrangements in Ireland. Rather than being considered as an educational or cultural exchange, the WRC ruled that the host-au...

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: On page 4, section 2(c) clearly states that this must "involve no more than 30 hours per week, or 7 hours per day". So it is no more than 30 hours per week.

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: I am not saying there has not been exploitation in this area in the past; of course there has been. However, this is the reason legislation is required in this area. This Bill provides for superior protections for au pairs and host families than are currently in place. By clearly defining what is and what is not an au pair exchange, the Bill also provides far greater protections for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: 276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why there is no taxi suitability test centre (details supplied) resulting in enforced costs on those persons travelling to other centres to complete the test. [21477/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: 397. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the funding of the community employment programme 2015 under the headings in budget and actual amounts in participant allowances, supervision, materials and training, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21962/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Retirements (19 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: 398. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors in each region of his Department who are due to retire or reach 66 years of age for the years 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21963/16]

Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: Deputy Barry Cowen was here last night.

Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: And Mary Butler.

Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: After being a member of the housing and homelessness committee, I awaited the Minister's plan with much hope. As has been well documented in the House, this is not just a crisis for the Minister and his Department to deal with; it is a real-life emergency. As a member of that committee, I was disappointed that more of our proposals were not taken on board. However, I compliment the...

Topical Issue Debate: Autism Support Services (21 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: Autism has been in the news frequently. Last week, a report from the National Council for Special Education stated one in every 65 schoolchildren in the State has a diagnosis of autism, a figure that is much higher than the one in 100 estimate just three years ago. Despite that, it seems to be increasingly difficult for some children to get the services they need. That has certainly been...

Topical Issue Debate: Autism Support Services (21 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: The Minister of State said that the autism spectrum disorder specialists will be assigned to the children's disability network teams and they will work from within the teams. I am sure he is well aware that children with ASD have considerable difficulty with change. They take a long time to get know people, places and routines. Anything that upsets that makes the challenge they face even...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: That was unfair.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (21 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: The Minister of State made it personal; there was no need.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jul 2016)

Mary Butler: 451. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23593/16]

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Mary Butler: Fianna Fáil supports the Government's motion to appeal the European Commission's decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple. We believe an appeal is essential. We are a small country with a small population on the edge of Europe. Providing a competitive, consistent and certain tax policy is a key feature of Ireland's attractiveness as a leading location for foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (16 Sep 2016)

Mary Butler: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have become wards of court in each of the years 2011 to 2015, by county, in tabular form; and the number that are male, female and minors. [24366/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Forms (16 Sep 2016)

Mary Butler: 196. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of small farmers making tax returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24566/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Mary Butler: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specific provision made for children with autistic spectrum disorders and the number of places available in autistic spectrum disorder units in mainstream schools and in special schools at primary and secondary school level in Waterford city and county, by school, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/16]