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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Jan 2022)
Mary Butler: ...with the bowl of shamrock. The Department of Foreign Affairs has established Ireland houses in New York, Austin and San Francisco to allow for an impressive Team Ireland footprint. Several Irish State agencies, together with a consulate, can work together to maximise impact in a particular location. Plans are under way to open more Ireland houses in other US locations. The Deputy...
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: ...is a decrease of €35 from the 2021 rates. That is positive. Senator Gavan asked about the rationale for the increased reasonable profit from 4.4% to 6%. The risk equalisation scheme requires approval under state aid rules by the European Commission and a condition of approval is that the net beneficiary cannot be overcompensated. The reasonable profit figure is used for an...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (14 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: ...Foreign Affairs is at the Cabinet meeting at the moment, but he has given me a comprehensive response. I thank the Senator for raising this important matter, which is of great concern. The Minister stated that we are closely monitoring the UK's new Nationality and Borders Bill as it progresses through the legislative process in Westminster. As the Senator will be aware, the Bill was...