Results 1,021-1,040 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy McGrath, we are still debating the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: We are not in the Gaiety. We are in the Chamber.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: In fairness, Deputy, we are on this Bill and there is no reasonable doubt that you have strayed from it somewhat.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Deputy should speak to the Bill.
- Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy Crowe, there are 15 minutes remaining.
- Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: It is up to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a report on any works have been undertaken to prevent further flooding of the Poddle river; the cost of these works; the future works that are planned; the way he is helping residents who were affected by flooding last year to secure home insurance and flood cover; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 351: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made to allow for the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2009; when tenants will be able to begin the process of purchasing their flat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24042/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a respite care grant or part thereof, will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25226/12]
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (7 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on negotiations with the Ethiopian authorities in respect of inter country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27598/12]
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I welcome this Bill and welcome the establishment of the statutory fund for victims of abuse in residential institutions. The extent of the abuse of women and children by those people entrusted with their care will forever be a stain on our nation. What these people have lost can never be quantified here. The reports we have seen, the stories we have heard and the many stories still untold...
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is currently a backlog of passport application in the Passport Office in Dublin; the conditions under which emergency passports are currently being granted or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29857/12]
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (20 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health if the drug Nalcrom is still available under the drug payment scheme; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29829/12]
- Written Answers — Free Travel Scheme: Free Travel Scheme (26 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of persons over 65 years and under 65 years currently availing of the free travel scheme; the cost to the State in 2011, and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30515/12]
- Written Answers — Child Benefit: Child Benefit (26 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of parents currently in receipt of child benefit where their children are not resident here; the related cost to the State for 2011 and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30516/12]
- Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy Tom Fleming is sharing ten minutes with Deputy Seán Conlon.
- Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Minister may speak in reply until 2.30 p.m.
- Message from Select Committee (28 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012, and has made amendments thereto.
- Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy Finian McGrath was in possession.
- Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I can assure the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, that there are no constituents of mine in the Visitors Gallery and as such I will not be playing to the gallery when speaking on this issue. I am concerned at the current housing situation in the city, in particular the local authority housing units which...