Results 3,501-3,520 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Seanad: Period Poverty: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Catherine Martin for raising this issue in the Dáil, as well as Senators Bacik, Clifford-Lee, Noone, Walsh, Dolan, Ruane, Warfield, Higgins and Lawlor. This very topical subject has been included in my brief in the past few months. I have had time to reflect on some of the issues raised. I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach and the Senate for bringing the debate to this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving us the opportunity to provide an update to the House. The cardiology department in University Hospital Kerry, UHK, performs a variety of testing on the heart such as electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, Holter and blood pressure monitoring and pacemaker checks. It is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I do not have much to add. I have listened to the Deputy and know he is not happy with the response I have been given. The reply states that once the HSE consultant appointment advisory committee approves the advertisement of the posts, the process can immediately commence. I do not see what is wrong with that. I do not know the reason it has taken as long as it has to come to a point...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am in the firing line again.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. The Government acknowledges that challenges exist in access to and the provision of paediatric occupational therapy services in Wexford. The Government and the HSE are committed to improving access to these important services. The Minister has been advised by the HSE that in recent years the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the Deputy's concerns about this issue. Unfortunately, I do not have the statistics in front of me to which he referred. All I can tell him is that the Government has acknowledged the challenge that exists in providing paediatric occupational therapy services in Wexford. There is a campaign to recruit people throughout the country and it is more difficult to recruit in some...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As he will be aware, diabetes is one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century. Just like the rest of the world, Ireland is experiencing sustained increases in the number of people with diabetes. Currently, there are more than 200,000 people with diabetes in Ireland. People with type 1...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (28 Mar 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have noted the Deputy's concerns. I recognise the reply states there is an intention to proceed with construction in 2019 and it is expected to be operational in 2020, and the reply also states this will be subject to availability of capital funding. All other projects throughout the country are in the same position. It is down to funding, and let us be honest about it. I am not sure...

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the issue of fibromyalgia. I would like to begin by acknowledging the seriousness of fibromyalgia and the personal challenges that people with this condition encounter in their daily lives. There are many symptoms of fibromyalgia. They tend to vary from person to person. The symptoms can come and go over a period of time. The main symptoms of...

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will make some remarks after I have read from the written statement. This is not my remit; I am here on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris.

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: That is the Deputy's opinion. I cannot comment.

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate on fibromyalgia. I acknowledge the personal challenges faced every day by persons with the condition. I thank the many people who have shared their experience of the condition with Deputies and with myself. As was outlined earlier, fibromyalgia is a difficult condition to diagnose as there are currently no specific tests for it....

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will talk to my colleagues about it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am acting in that capacity at the moment. I thank Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan for raising this issue. The Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, apologises for not being here. The Government’s core stated objective is to promote care in the community so that people can continue to live with confidence, security and dignity in their own homes and communities for as long as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I do not have a closing statement on this. I acknowledge Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan's frustration, particularly with regard to the report that is significantly overdue. I would like to revert to the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, on some of the questions the Deputy has raised and ask for a more specific response. I am not in a position to give Deputy O'Sullivan specific answers. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The script is being delivered now. I have not seen it. I am not sure whether I will be able to take the matter. Perhaps the Deputy would like to defer.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am only receiving the reply now. I apologise.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I only just got it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have the response if Deputy Ó Caoláin would like to read it.