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Topical Issue Matters: Naas Town Centre (9 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I recognise the Deputy's concerns and those of the people living in Naas. I understand his frustration regarding the fact that the issue has gone on so long but I assure him that I know how a town centre can be a magnet for communities and can draw people into it. However, as indicated earlier, it would be inappropriate for the Minister to become involved or make any further comments on the...

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I am sorry, but I had raised my hand.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: No, it was not a mistake.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: That is fine.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I have been here for nearly three hours now and I have listened carefully to the debate. I suppose that some Deputies in this Chamber have said that people misled them and told lies, which is totally false.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: We are not in a court of law. We are in the Dáil Chamber.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: We are not the judges. We are not the jury.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: Above all, we are not the executioners. Now I have a question.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: Some people believe they are all of the above.

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I have a question for the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Ministers, Deputies Zappone and Harris. It is simple. I want them to give a commitment here this evening that every assistance will be given by their Department to the public inquiry and that they will help the McCabe family, in fairness and truth, to be able to get on again with their lives. The Government owes that to them. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Data (14 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: The membership of the four committees requested are set out in the tables. Oversight Forum on Drugs Sector Body Number of Reps Statutory Sector Department of Health 1 Statutory Sector An Garda Siochána 1 Statutory Sector Revenue & Customs 1 Statutory Sector The National Drug Rehabilitation Committee (NDRIC) 1 Statutory Sector Department of Children & Youth Affairs...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: There is only one Army and one An Garda Síochána in this country. I am very proud, as a mother of a serving member of An Garda Síochána. On a daily basis my son wears his uniform with pride and works to keep communities safe. That is why we must all protect those who serve our communities with dignity. In 2011, Fine Gael and the Labour Party took on an unbelievable...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: We would be back to the old games again, of judge, jury and executioner.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (15 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: Government policy on tackling the drug problem is set out in the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016. The Strategy is a cross cutting area of public policy and service delivery, which requires a coordinated response to tackling the drug problem, involving the statutory, community and voluntary sectors. The Government is committed to putting a new drugs strategy in place this year. A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (16 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: In line with the National Drugs Strategy, the Government is committed to continuing support for initiatives to tackle the drug problem. Reflecting this commitment, an additional €3 million in funding has been allocated to the HSE this year to improve addiction services. The increased budget includes provision of €0.75m to enable the establishment of a pilot Supervised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gambling Sector (21 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: The regulation of persons or groups that offer advice on responsible gambling does not come within the remit of the Department of Health. The Department of Justice and Equality is responsible for the regulation of the gambling industry. The General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill was published in July 2013 following approval by the Government and is currently in drafting by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Injecting Facilities (21 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: On 7 February 2017, the Government approved the publication of the Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017. The Bill and the subsequent Ministerial regulations made thereunder, will allow for the licensing, provision and operation of supervised injecting facilities under specific circumstances, whilst protecting the public health and ensuring that the prohibition on...

Topical Issue Debate: Criminal Prosecutions (22 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, who, unfortunately, cannot be here, I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. The Tánaiste is aware of the reports surrounding this tragic case and sympathises greatly with the family and friends of Kieran Monahan. I am sure everyone in this House is conscious of the very serious impact of violent crime...

Topical Issue Debate: Criminal Prosecutions (22 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I assure the Deputies I have taken notes on the remarks they have made and I will certainly bring them to the Tánaiste's notice. She apologises for not being here and would like to thank the Deputies for raising the issue. The Tánaiste is aware of the report to the effect that a decision not to prosecute in the case may have been taken in light of the provisions of the Criminal...

Topical Issue Debate: Psychological Services (22 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: Yes.