Results 461-480 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: While I accept what has been said, I insist it is time for some of the money that accrues from criminal activities to be invested in poorer communities, thereby assisting those who are at the bottom of the food chain when money is passed down. The Minister of State is not responsible for the Criminal Assets Bureau, but he can use his position as the officeholder with responsibility for the...

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a timeline for the publication of the new national drugs strategy and the new national substance misuse strategy; the stakeholders who are involved in the development of these strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23918/09]

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the establishment of the office of the Minister for drugs and I hope it happens sooner rather than later. In the past, when Fine Gael and the Labour Party were in government, it was considered important that there was somebody in charge who could hold the reins. Drugs should not be a side issue for a Minister. My hope is that the Minister of State will consider a number of the...

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: The €1.5 million to which the Minister refers is welcome, but it is still only a small drop in the ocean when one considers the number of vulnerable people, particularly those who are homeless, in our society. There are a number of homeless agencies in the south-west inner city and I am aware that those who are homeless, because of the nature of their existence, are not able to access the...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the role of community organisations in the national drugs strategy; his plans to support community groups and workers who tackle the drug problem in communities here; if funding for such groups is guaranteed into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23917/09]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (17 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the small grants fund has been suspended for 2009; if she will review this decision and ensure that local groups can access funding for small projects to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23996/09]

Coroners Service. (18 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: The recent revelations in the Ryan report have shocked, angered and saddened all of us. Having discussed the report in detail last week, we are now struggling to come to terms with its findings and how best to move forward. It is almost impossible to comprehend the emotions of those who have been abused and whose wounds must be reopened. However, as I have been contacted by relatives of...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the closure next week of Beeches ward, Cherry Orchard Hospital, resulting in 25 beds being closed due to cut-backs, staff holiday and maternity leave. Fifteen of these are long-term beds and ten are respite beds. These are vital services. The respite service is especially important...

Children's Hospital Funding: Motion (23 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the announcement, however temporary, that the closure of two more wards and another operating theatre at Crumlin hospital will not go ahead next month. As we know, one 25-bed ward and one theatre have already been closed, leaving longer waiting times for sick children. The long-term consequences after the summer months will only bring increased hardship and anxiety to parents...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24598/09]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (24 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of water sources at risk from lead poisoning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/09]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Lynch for tabling this amendment. The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is long awaited. When I served the inner city for nine years as a city councillor, there were 18 flat complexes, three of which have now been demolished. I pay tribute to the people living in those flat complexes for the way they have lived, sometimes in very difficult times, such as when they had...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I was somewhat taken aback with the Minister of State's response. Deputy Ciarán Lynch made a clear point and the remarks of the Minister of State have clarified a good deal. People do not seek charity, they seek justice. We spent the past week in the Chamber discussing justice and the case of people who had been let down by society, but we are here again doing exactly the same thing. We...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: That is an insult.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people claiming rent supplement for more than 18 months; her views on the slow transfer of people from rent supplement onto the rental accommodation scheme; the action she has taken to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23255/09]

Commissions of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: In this country we respect the medical profession and it is right to do so. It does a fantastic job. Being a parent, I know all too well how much I depend on my family doctor. I trust in him for my own life and the lives of my children. Above all, I trust his professional medical opinion. People should feel safe and protected in a local GP's surgery or hospital, but this may not always...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is satisfactorily concluded and that there will be no further postponement. [26215/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 Jun 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost to the State for child benefit payment awarded to persons residing outside the State from 2004 to 2008. [26227/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12, who is awaiting surgery at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, will have their operation in 2009 as scheduled; if not, if this operation will be carried out at Cappagh Hospital; if this operation could be carried out under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (7 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the adoption agreement with Russia; the number of post-placement reports which are outstanding in each of the Health Service Executive regions; her plans to resolve this matter and ensure that prospective parents who have received letters of commitment will be able to proceed with the adoption of a child from Russia; and...