Results 421-440 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children undergoing orthodontic treatment which is paid for by the State; the number of children on a waiting list for orthodontic treatment in Dublin, and countrywide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15243/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (28 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the recent decision by Pobal to withdraw funding from the KWCDT partnerships in Dublin 12. The local community will suffer greatly as result of this decision to cease funding and effectively close down the partnership, where more than 50 jobs will be lost through local community...

Designated Areas. (28 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue on the Adjournment. I wish the Acting Chairman, Deputy Charlie O'Connor, and the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, good morning. For many people living in the Kimmage, Walkinstown, Crumlin, Drimnagh, Terenure - KWCDT - Partnership area, this is not a good morning, particularly for the 50 people whose jobs will probably be lost...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W is entitled to a medical card based on being married to a medical card holder who is over 70 years; if so, when this card will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16315/09]

National Drugs Strategy. (29 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: It is good news that we are finally to get a look at this wonderful document. Unfortunately, however, the drugs problem is worse that it has ever been. One only has to look at the events at the weekend in Dolphin House in my area where there was a major incident involving thugs running rampant, vandalising more than 30 cars with paint and acid and terrifying people. People at a public...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (29 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is committed to the maintenance of the Dail To Stop Drug Dealing initiative; the way the €300,000 which was allocated to this initiative has been spent; the way he proposes to extend this initiative into the future if funding is not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (29 Apr 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the proposed new National Substance Misuse Strategy will replace the new National Drugs Strategy; the progress to date in developing this new substance misuse strategy; when it will be published; the way it will be funded; if the National Drug Strategy team will be dissolved under this new strategy; and if he will...

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: As a mother of five, I know that children do not want to feel different. Whether they are at home, in school or on a playground or the street, they just want to be the same as their friends and part of the gang. However, we must realise that some children need a special helping hand. The Minister has, with the stroke of a pen, decided many of their futures. I welcome our motion, which...

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Just three months ago, the Minister for Education and Science, to whom we have entrusted the education of our children, announced that 534 children in 128 classes in 119 schools would lose the provision of their special needs teachers. We were all shocked and appalled at this announcement, not least the schools and teachers who were not informed before being sent a written letter. The...

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: We must understand that not every child fits an exact model when it comes to learning difficulties and special needs. In fact, many of these children have multiple problems, including learning disabilities, a difficulty in learning to read English and, in many cases, difficult family situations. All across the country, special needs and language support teachers do a fantastic job. How does...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if Health Service Executive employees are entitled to apply for the early retirement scheme outlined in the 7 April 2009 budget; the way this scheme will operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17472/09]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (7 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 19: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if building energy rating regulations as laid out in legislation are being fully adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18192/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 was refused a medical card; if their case will be reassessed and consideration will be given to granting a medical card in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18381/09]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (12 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the industrial electricity price here has moved from the European average in 1998 to nearly 45% above the European average in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18737/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to publish the report of the taxation commission immediately after its presentation to Government; the expected date of publication; and if he proposes institutional arrangements for the implementation of these proposals. [19023/09]

Business Regulation. (19 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of regulatory impact assessments carried out on new legislation by her since she came to office; her views on whether reform of the regulatory impact assessment process is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19892/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason funding to provide bus transport for children attending a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has been cut; if she will ensure that transport is provided into the future for children who rely on this bus as the only practical way of getting to school each day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20108/09]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the names of community groups and residents' associations in the Dublin 8 area who have received funding under the sports capital grant in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20105/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of community groups and residents' associations in the Dublin 8 area who have received funding from drugs taskforces in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20103/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the names of community groups and residents' associations in the Dublin 8 area who have received funding under the Dormant Accounts Fund in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20104/09]