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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2014
157. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the services and supports available to parents of pre-term babies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38773/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2014
156. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the services and resources available for neonatology care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38772/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014
464. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the mandatory Gaeltacht placement for students training as primary teachers, which was recommended in a May 2012 report from the Gaeltacht working group; the measures she will take to reduce the costs of the placement incurred by students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37868/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014
346. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for transfer of care protocols to be put in place prior to the discharge of a patient from a hospital or care facility and returning home where they will receive further care to ensure the required care will be delivered safely and with confidence in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37867/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014
345. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health his views on expanding the fair deal scheme so that it can be used to fund home care supports as well as residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2014
284. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the report and recommendations from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding prostitution; if she will introduce laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37865/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014
131. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on devising a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37403/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014
130. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health his views on implementing a scheme to register dental technicians practising in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37402/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014
129. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the procedures in place to regulate and monitor the quality of home care services delivered by both public and private sector bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37401/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014
60. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on implementing transitional arrangements for persons returning to work so that they can continue to receive rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37406/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014
59. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the transitional arrangements in place to assist persons in receipt of payments from her Department in returning to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37405/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
488. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills the financial support options available to an Irish citizen who has just completed the leaving certificate and is studying in a university in England; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36590/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
478. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans towards honouring the commitment to spending 0.7% of national income on overseas development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36588/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
356. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll-out of improved organ transplant networks which was provided for as part of budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36642/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
343. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the number of holders of general practitioner visit cards aged 69 years and younger registered with the primary care reimbursement service-Health Service Executive as resident in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36554/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
342. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders aged 69 years and younger registered with the primary care reimbursement service-Health Service Executive as resident in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36553/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
281. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered the report and recommendations from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding prostitution; if she will consider introducing laws targeting sex buyers to end exploitation, abuse and trafficking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36565/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
217. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform as part of his project of reform, if he has considered restructuring and amalgamating any grades within the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36643/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
190. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the rate of VAT applicable to herbal remedies and food supplements; if an economic impact assessment of any proposed changes has been carried out; if the impact of such a change on small retailers across the country has been considered; if there has been any consultation in relation to the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36649/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
106. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the next steps towards universal health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2014
103. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health his priorities for implementing the Healthy Ireland project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36503/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014
190. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the availability of Fampyra; if a new application in respect of the drug has been submitted to the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36212/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2014
125. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if level 6 courses offered by institutes of technology qualify as eligible courses for participation in the student bond system for the purposes of obtaining a visa to study here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36322/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
552. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include as part of the national tourism policy a stronger focus on development of strategic transport links to and from Cork Airport. [35910/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
551. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will, as part of the national tourism policy, include designation and marketing support of Cork Airport as a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way and the emerging Fáilte Ireland's south east heritage trail. [35909/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
550. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will, as part of the national tourism policy, develop a more integrated approach to inbound tourism marketing and co-ordination of tourism development in the south-west region, including references to developing structures around tourism co-ordination to be aligned and revised, set specific bednight growth targets by market to be agreed and published and ensure a better focus on marketing spend. [35908/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
549. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include as part of the national tourism policy the creation of a specific tourism marketing fund for new south of Ireland connectivity and inbound tourism growth. [35907/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
548. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will, as part of the national tourism policy, designate Cork Airport as a convention and conference gateway for business tourism, as such a move would complement the Government's decision to support and part fund the development of an event centre in Cork. [35906/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
471. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reinstate maths recovery training places for classroom, learning support and resource teachers in DEIS schools. [35905/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2014
470. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has carried out an assessment of the success rates of the maths recovery programme; the improvements in numeracy achieved by the programme. [35904/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
270. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the draft aviation policy will shape the future of Cork Airport; the way the growth and expansion of Cork Airport will be facilitated by the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35001/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
269. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the draft aviation policy; if public consultations were held regarding the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35000/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
268. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing legislation on modified cars, regulating height noise and power of such cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34998/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
238. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Irish Water will be charging customers additional fees for services such as investigating leaks, determining problems with water pressure and correcting meter readings; the regulation and control over these charges that will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
232. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider changing the motor tax regime in order that the amount of tax applicable to modified vehicles corresponds with the engine size/emissions of the modified engine rather than the engine which was originally in the vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34999/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
197. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a proposal to facilitate patients with hereditary hemochromatosis to undergo phlebotomy treatment in GP practices, thereby reducing the workload on acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34997/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
196. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the resources allocated for the provision of respite services for people with intellectual disabilities; the number of spaces available for adults and children in each county; the impact that Health Information and Quality Authority guidelines on using different facilities for adults and children has had on the provision of respite services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34996/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2014
169. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the assessed benefits of the free preschool year; if, as part of the new early years strategy, he will consider implementing a second free preschool year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35002/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1668. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding personalised leap cards and student travel cards, if he will consider amending the cards so that they display a person's date of birth and can thereby be used as a form of age identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32925/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1627. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed public service broadcasting charge, if he has considered different charging structures for commercial premises from those levied on residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33061/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1611. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider reducing the rates of motor tax for pre-2008 vehicles that can accommodate seven persons or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34797/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1610. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider implementing legislation in relation to the topping and cutting of trees and hedges on private property (details supplied) similar to legislation in place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34793/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1252. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the appropriateness of applying student services charges to apprentices when the services are neither available to nor suitable for those undertaking apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33154/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1219. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way the reconfiguration of passport services has affected the range of services available at the passport office in County Cork and the improvements in the processing times for passports achieved by reorganisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34800/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1218. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason additional charges by way of administration fees for passports are applied in addition to the standard passport charges; the reason the additional charges amount to an effective surcharge of 56% on the cost of a child’s passport; if these additional charges can be avoided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34799/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1137. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health in the context of budget 2015, if he will bring proposals to cabinet to tackle the problem of alcohol misuse, in particular the below cost selling of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34801/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
1012. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will include myeloma on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33922/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
774. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the Health Service Executive has a policy regarding advising patients of test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32960/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
708. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider making the age card available to persons under the age of 18 in order to provide a form of identification that can be used when using public transportation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32924/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014
700. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the proposed mediation Bill which will promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs and speeding up the resolution of disputes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34794/14]