Results 1,001-1,020 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Please, Deputy McGrath. I have been advised by the Clerk that I cannot call for the Dáil to suspend. I am unsure where the Ministers are and I cannot answer that question. Therefore, I must continue with the speakers in the order in which they are on the sheet before me.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: That is your choice.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Okay. The next speaker is Deputy Michael Colreavy.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: All I can do is rule as the Chair and as I have been advised by the Clerk of the Dáil. The next speaker is Deputy Michael Colreavy. If that is not possible then I can go to the next speaker in turn, Deputy Joan Collins.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I assure you that the speaking time will lapse in the meantime.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Yes it is.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: If you wait you will use up your time and some other people will not get the opportunity to speak.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I appreciate your comments. I thank your for continuing. You have three minutes.
- Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for giving me the opportunity to speak on tonight's motion. I believe the Government is acting on the mortgage crisis and taking huge steps towards addressing the country's legacy of reckless spending. I welcome the publication of the heads of the personal insolvency Bill and the fact that the Bill is due to come to the House at the end of April. One of...
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (15 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health if a couple registered as civil partners are entitled to claim together under the drug payment and long-term illness schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14723/12]
- Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (21 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the current solicitors disciplinary tribunal will change in the context of the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011; if staff currently working in the solicitors disciplinary tribunal can automatically transfer to the new tribunal in view of their experience and expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15350/12]
- Traveller Accommodation (27 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Deputy will have another two minutes after the Minister of State's reply.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a matter concerning electronic transfer of a UK pension can be resolved in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16959/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (18 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if mortgage interest relief is paid to first time buyers who purchased in December 2003; if they are entitled to any further reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/12]
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I am sharing time with Deputies John Paul Phelan and Tom Barry. I welcome the Bill and congratulate the Minister on taking the lead on this issue and making changes to the social welfare system, which is in need of mindful and urgent reform. This reform is just the first steps on the road to recovery for social welfare. Many more changes are needed to make the system work better and to...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy McLoughlin was in possession when the debate adjourned. I understand he is sharing time with Deputies Conway and Buttimer. I remind the House that the Minister will be called to wrap up the debate at 6.30 p.m.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: No, unless one of the other speakers wants to share some time. There are 16 minutes remaining in this time slot.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I accept that.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: There are 13 minutes remaining for Deputies Conway and Buttimer. Perhaps they will share their time with the other Deputies who wish to speak.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (26 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 149: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency responsible for compiling the list of unfinished estates, residents of which are exempt from the household charge; if other unfinished estates which are not currently on this list will be included on the list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/12]