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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (3 Jul 2024)
Mary Butler: ...103 of those gardaí have been posted to Dublin Garda stations. An Garda Síochána maintains a proactive approach to policing the city to reduce crime and to keep people safe. Members of the Garda mounted unit, Garda dog unit, the armed support unit and the Dublin Metropolitan Region roads policing unit all support Operation Citizen by way of high-visibility beat and mobile...
- Dog Welfare Report: Motion (18 May 2023)
Mary Butler: ...I think that answers the first question set out by the committee. The Minister is on a trade mission in China, so I am here instead and I am delighted to be. I start by acknowledging the value dogs bring to the homes and families of Ireland. They are more than pets. They are fantastic loyal companions and valuable friends to many people. The report on issues impacting dog welfare...
- Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)
Mary Butler: ...last year and we managed to get ten more in the budget. To get another ten in the winter plan means we now have 28. The optimum number according to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland is 33. I fought doggedly for the €830,000 to get ten extra dementia advisers. I cannot believe I have been in the Chamber for the past 75 minutes but not one Member mentioned it. Up to 11 people are...
- Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (15 Dec 2017)
Mary Butler: .... That is something we do not always see. This kind of coercive control of people at home can involve simple things such as finance, access to phone, access to family or even simply going out to walk the dog. It is very welcome that this is being recognised as a major issue. An EU-wide study in 2014 found that almost one in three Irish women had experienced some form of psychological...
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
Mary Butler: I wish to comment on the HAP scheme from the perspective of the Waterford constituency. The highest amount available in rent supplement in Waterford is €525. The dogs in the street know that it is not possible to get a house any place in Waterford city or county for €525. A person might get a place for €650 or for an amount heading towards €700. Prices are at...