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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if funding will be made available to carry out improvements to this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41461/09]

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

Catherine Byrne: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on head shops and the sale of legal highs here; his further views on the fact that many of these substances can have health implications; his plans for head shops into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41799/09]

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

Catherine Byrne: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the role of local drugs task forces in informing young persons about the dangers of recreational drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41798/09]

European Union Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the negotiations on the appointment of a High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41976/09]

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I support Deputy Naughten's motion this evening. I am appalled at the extent to which human trafficking has grown in the European Union, especially in this country. During the Celtic tiger years this country attracted many immigrants from around the world. We broadly welcomed them. Many workers from China, Poland and Africa demonstrated a great work ethic and without them this country...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (18 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is committed to maintaining funding for the arts, particularly the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and Culture Ireland; his views on whether the livelihoods of thousands of persons working in the arts are under threat if funding of the arts is not maintained into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Water Pollution. (24 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 48: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for septic tank upgrade works and regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42801/09]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (24 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which funds accrued through the Criminal Assets Bureau are channelled into disadvantaged communities; if community projects may apply for funds from the Criminal Assets Bureau to use for the benefit of people in their community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/09]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (24 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the dormant accounts fund and application process for 2009; if funding is available to assist breakfast clubs in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43056/09]

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Bill to the House because it offers genuine hope to thousands of couples who desperately want a family but for various reasons cannot have children of their own. It opens the door to giving children a loving home, with an extended family in a new country. The Bill provides for the incorporation of the Hague Convention into Irish law, a welcome move which will implement...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (2 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the fair deal scheme; the number of applications received to date in 2009; the length of time it takes to approve an application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44696/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons directly employed by each of the local and regional taskforces; the amount of these salaries annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44697/09]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (2 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount that the family resource centre costs per year; the running costs for the more than 100 family resource centres here; the number of volunteers working with the family resource centre network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44698/09]

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (2 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 246: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount that has been set aside for the maintenance and upkeep of flat complexes in Dublin City which was earmarked for regeneration and which has now stalled; his views on whether an adequate maintenance service and budget must be available for local authority properties; and if he will make a statement...

Report by Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (Resumed) (3 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: There are no words to express the revulsion I felt on reading the Murphy report. These evil men, who visited our communities and were welcomed into our homes, were allowed to violate the trust and values that I, as a Catholic and Christian, have cherished all my life. The Murphy report highlights the abject failure of the church to have faith in its followers and to believe what they were...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Bill, which has been a long time coming. The road to equality for cohabiting couples, and for the gay and lesbian community in Ireland has been a long one, and this is another important step in the right direction. Getting to this stage has been a tough battle and, for me, it represents a watershed in Irish society. There has been considerable debate and protest about this...

Written Answers — ARC Cancer Support Centre: ARC Cancer Support Centre (8 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the services a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is providing; the catchment area for this centre; the age group it caters for; the illnesses being treated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45842/09]

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

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Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

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Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Catherine Byrne: People are reeling as a result of yesterday's budget and no one more so than the thousands of people on social welfare whose payments are being cut at a time when they need them most. The pain, anger and distress caused by the Minister for Finance's announcement are immeasurable. The people feel betrayed by the Government, which has cemented the two-tier society that exists in this country....