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Nursing Home Care: Motion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Reilly for bringing this motion before the House this evening. I commend the Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, on her investigation into the rights to nursing home care in Ireland. She provides a voice for those people who find fault with the State's service and want answers, and she must be allowed to question Government policy in this and other areas. It is very worrying that...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to proceed with standardising tax relief on private pensions at 33 %, as set out previously in the National Pensions Framework; if there is a timeframe for implementing this policy; the way this policy will impact pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43755/10]

Film Industry Development (24 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she has received representations from the film industry regarding the extension of Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997; her views in relation to this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44102/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the interest rate for local authority mortgage holders has been increased by 0.5%; the person who made the decision to increase this rate; his views on whether this decision should be reversed in view of recent data showing that local authority mortgage holders are six times more likely than bank...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: This Bill comes before the House at a difficult time for us all, particularly with the economy in crisis. Communities and families have fears as to how they will fare over the next several years. The Government announced it will cut social welfare by €2.8 billion between 2011 and 2014 in its four year recovery plan. Over the past several weeks, however, we have seen that retiring...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (1 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide details of his most recent discussions at EU level with regard to future trade negotiations and in particular with regard to the prospect of a Mercosur deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45244/10]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Minister's reply to the point raised by Deputy Coonan. The Government has asked people to use public transport during the current weather conditions. There were several rows on Luas carriages yesterday evening due to overcrowding resulting in several drivers having to stop their trains. Will the Minister use his office to contact the Rail Procurement Agency to ensure some...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: In his earlier address to the House, Deputy Phil Hogan said the principle of a directly elected mayor of Dublin will find political favour with Fine Gael, but before this happens the Minister must bring forward a White Paper on local government, as was promised in 2008. It is a bit like putting the cart before the horse with €2.8 million being cut from the social welfare budget. It is...

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: This budget has been a long time coming and people were right to be fearful of the tax increases and spending cuts enforced by Government in an effort to find €15 billion worth of savings. At this time of great anger and worry, we need to be calm. The Taoiseach shouting across the Chamber does not solve the country's problems but instead only adds to them and makes people more fearful....

Written Answers — Examination Fees: Examination Fees (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason young persons attending courses in carpentry, plumbing and so on in institutes of technology are being forced to pay fees for examinations and materials, which they simply cannot afford to pay; her views that this will prevent many young persons from gaining qualifications; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46645/10]

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Anyone who switched on the television this morning and saw what was going on in this Chamber would have described it as a circus. It is no wonder the people have no time for politics or no faith in politicians. The Green Party has had a change of heart. They want to stay in Government to bring in the climate change Bill. It is a bit late to bring in that Bill when the climate has already...

Requests to move Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 (14 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: I see the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to immediately introduce inspections and audits of home care services in this country following the shocking revelations of abuse and neglect of elderly people by a number of care providers which are State funded and the reality of...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (14 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the nursing home support scheme makes provision for married couples to be accommodated in the same nursing home when both persons are assessed as being in need of long-term care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47067/10]

Health Care Services: Motion (18 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Reilly for tabling the motion, which calls on the Government to instruct the VHI to postpone an increase in premia to allow us to consider the Milliman report. It is important for all of us to consider the report's recommendations in order that spending on private health insurance is properly looked after. There is a new element of fear on the doorsteps in the past few weeks,...

Health Care Services: Motion (18 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: We must make sure that people in their golden years can live with a sense of security and belonging and, above all, a commitment from whoever is in government that, when they are sick, they will be looked after and they will not end up lying on trolleys for days on end or have procedures postponed for more than 18 months. It is within the Minister's power to open the report, read it and...

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (19 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on whether any initiative is needed from him to improve access to credit for small business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she is committed to a new multi-denominational school at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the current status of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3651/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to illness benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3649/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Jan 2011)

Catherine Byrne: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the National Positive Aging Strategy; the major developmental phases of the strategy and the timeframe for same; when the strategy will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4400/11]