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Financial Services Regulation. (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received a report from the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority on whether banks have matched fixed rate mortgages with their own borrowings at high fixed rates which would justify the application of high breakage charges. [27883/09]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she will take to protect small businesses here which are being hit hard by the economic downturn; her plans for incentives to small businesses who will create employment and bring revenue here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28279/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will grant speech and language therapy for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is waiting a long time and their condition could deteriorate further unless they receive treatment now; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28211/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of speech therapists who currently operate from a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 12 and their working hours; if there are vacancies for speech therapists at this health centre; when these vacancies will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28212/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will explain the management structure overseeing the National Drugs Strategy and the way in which the National Drug Strategy team has been replaced; the number of members of staff currently working on the National Drugs Strategy within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28453/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the local and regional drugs task forces into the future; if he envisages them having a long term role with the National Drug Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28454/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding available under his Department for drug related initiatives and projects for the remainder of 2009; when and the way this money will be allocated to the drugs task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28455/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (8 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the terms of the higher education grant scheme for Dublin City Council and the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee will be announced for 2009; the details of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28374/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (9 Jul 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a stretch of canal walkway (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be upgraded; if he will guarantee funding for this project; if he will commit to the upkeep of the Grand Canal walkways in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29531/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the bilateral adoption agreement with Vietnam; when a new agreement will be reached and implemented in order to enable adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30691/09]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (16 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Transport the rules governing foreign driving licences here; if a person holding a foreign licence can exchange it for an Irish drivers licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30327/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the budget for Irish Aid for 2009; if he is committed to funding the work of Irish Aid into the future; if Ireland's contribution to overseas development aid will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31916/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of GDP allocated to overseas development aid in 2008 and in 2009; if Ireland is committed to assigning the UN target of 0.7% GDP to overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31917/09]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the Irish Film Board and the work it does; if he will maintain the IFB and guarantee funding into the future to ensure that indigenous Irish film is fully supported. [31903/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the person who is running this organisation; if he will commit to supporting this organisation and the local community which depends on its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31905/09]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (17 Sep 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the status of the Family Support Agency; the budget for same for 2009; the number of family resource centres it funds; if this funding is guaranteed into the future; if she will maintain family resource centres here in acknowledgement of the work they carry out in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

National Drugs Strategy. (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is confident that the new National Drugs Strategy will reduce the extent of the drug problem here; his views on whether the actions outlined in this strategy are workable and will have positive end results; his further views on the fact that the realisation of many of these actions are dependant on adequate...

National Drugs Strategy. (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: It appears funding is at the top of everybody's agenda. Last week, we heard loudly and clearly from the streets the response from the community sector to local drugs task forces, after school projects and community employment schemes. While I am aware the Minister of State does not have a crystal ball it is important these groups know what funding will be available to them into the future....

Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recently published figures on alcohol and drug misuse here; if he is committed to reducing the incidence of substance misuse, particularly amongst young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33243/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (6 Oct 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the structure of the new Office of the Minister for Drugs; the number of people it employs; the person to whom local and regional taskforces are accountable to within this office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33244/09]