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Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for agreeing to take this issue. Since 1999, when I was elected to Dublin City Council, I have been deeply involved in regeneration projects across the south inner city, including locations such as St. Michael's estate, Fatima Mansions, St. Teresa's Gardens, Dolphin House and many more. I am concerned that, due to the collapse of public private partnerships,...

Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the Minister's commitment to regeneration and the social agenda nationally. His reply did not contain the news I was expecting, but we are where we are. The fall of the public private partnerships, while disappointing, is a reflection of what happened in the economy. As someone who served on the regeneration boards, I feel it was a reflection of the many community groups...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Levy: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Naughten has asked two questions that I was going to ask. Everybody is looking around for a better choice in all areas, and whether it is looking for a television package or an electricity supplier, people are shopping around. People make a choice when they buy private insurance, and they buy it for a number of reasons. Some of them have the money to buy in, but they also want a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their presentation and I must concur with some of what the previous speakers have stated on the various flavours of cigarettes. In my youth I was in a band which sang in front of 500 or 600 people in various places. I never smoked in my life but I should probably be long buried somewhere because of secondary smoking. I often ask myself why young people smoke and I...

Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in the debate. One of the legacies of the previous Government is the mortgage arrears crisis. It led the charge with its many developer friends and the bankers in its circle. The crisis is crippling many young couples. We are all aware of family and friends who are in mortgage distress. We know how stressful it is for them on a daily basis. I...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: The next speaker is the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. He is sharing time with Deputy Noel Harrington. They have ten minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Two minutes remain to the Deputy.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputy and call Deputy Ross.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputy.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: The next Members to speak will be Deputies Donohoe, Fitzpatrick, McLoughlin and Kyne, all of whom have five minutes each.

Message from Seanad (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Seanad Éireann has passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012, without amendment.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Catherine Murphy was in possession. I understand she is sharing time.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome last week's announcement in respect of the promissory notes. The deal achieved is a positive step forward on the road to economic recovery. I do not pretend to be an expert in finance or economics and sometimes I find it difficult enough to balance my household budget. However, I accept that this is a complex issue and that, despite what some members of the Opposition believe,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Obesity: Discussion with Operation Transformation (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: It starts with the parents.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Obesity: Discussion with Operation Transformation (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I want to correct something as I think there has been a misunderstanding about what I said. People and parents need to be educated, but there are groups working in every community to provide youth clubs, the GAA, football clubs, scouts and guides. I would like the parent in Tallaght to be asked whether she was involved in anything with any of her children. I think it is very important that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Obesity: Discussion with Operation Transformation (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: If a parent is not out there with the children participating in those activities how does the parent expect the children to want to participate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Obesity: Discussion with Operation Transformation (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: How many of the family members of the witnesses have changed their lifestyles since they enlisted in the programme? Have they changed their lifestyles because of the participation of the witnesses in the programme? In going to schools, did the witnesses find children in poorer areas were more obese than those in more affluent areas? My third question concerns parenting and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in St. James' Hospital, Dublin; the impact of these measures [7561/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; the impact of these measures [7562/13]