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Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the budget that has been allocated and with every bone in my body I believe the Minister of State's heart is in the right place. However, properties in the Dublin City Council area are not being put back on the market quickly enough. People contact me on a regular basis to say they are aware of houses on a particular road which are boarded up. It is very frustrating for any...

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: We will now have the question and answer session.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I remind the House that four Deputies will contribute, but there are only 12 minutes available. I will squeeze the Deputies in as quickly as I can. Does the Minister of State wish to reply now?

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I ask the Minister of State-----

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I am very conscious that there are four other speakers and I would like to give them an opportunity to present questions.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I ask that the questions be direct.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (10 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the recent report by Professor Oonagh Walsh of UCC on the practice of Symphysiotomy here; the way he plans to respond to this report and the forthcoming consultation process; if he accepts the concerns outlined by the Survivors of Symphysiotomy organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33568/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Bill and commend the Minister, Deputy Shatter, and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, and their Departments on the work they have done on this very important issue as the Government works to overhaul the law on bankruptcy and personal insolvency. The issue of personal debt is one which is affecting a growing number of people in this country and this Bill will help people...

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I commend Deputy Doherty for introducing the Bill. I listened with great interest to the debate last night and tonight from Members on all sides. I have raised this issue before and I have major concerns. I have spoken about it on numerous occasions, including to the Minister. Moneylending is as old as time and has become a tradition in some families and communities, when more...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she provides any supports to persons who have long term health conditions and cannot afford to pay the associated costs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36595/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Licensed Moneylenders (18 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37029/12]

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: That is agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (20 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport f there is any programme in place to provide discounted public transport for pensioners visiting Ireland, particularly Irish citizens living in Great Britain who are in receipt of an Irish State pension; if not, if such a programme is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (26 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is entitled to the back to education allowance, or any other educational supports from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40788/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (27 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing rent supplement payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41095/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (27 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of adoption by couples in a civil partnership, in view of the forthcoming children's rights referendum and adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/12]

Addiction Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, on his new role and wish him every success. The motion is very timely given the recent tragic events in the city linked to drugs and gangland activity. I hope in the coming months the Minister of State takes the opportunity to put his own stamp on this very important issue. The people at the heart of this issue are the addicts, their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The challenge we are facing is well summed up in the following statement in the document by Food and Drink Industry Ireland: "Childhood obesity is a hugely complex multi-faceted problem that requires a 'whole of society' response." Clearly, we are all in agreement on this. It is my view that wealth is health - the more money one has, the more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I was astounded to read that 1 million people died in Europe last year as a consequence of being overweight and obesity. Moreover, it is predicted that by 2015, 1.5 billion will have died. Meanwhile, the global diet industry commands a gross annual profit of €13.9 billion. Some of the answers to disordered and unhealthy eating can be found by an examination of that industry. I have...