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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Accident and Emergency Departments: Department of Health and Health Service Executive (15 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I will not be long. I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning. I thoroughly agree with Deputy Regina Doherty that it is about money. While it is also about management, it is certainly about money if one wants to implement something. When the HSE is counting trolleys, does it also count chairs? Are they part of the overall picture? If somebody is sitting on a chair in a corridor,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the delegates for their presentations. I have two questions. Having read Ms Courtney's statement, I was astonished to learn she had to go to England to have a doctor make a diagnosis or participate. It was unfortunate that no Irish doctor would support the case. I find that tragic. It tells us an awful lot about what happens when people fall victim to medical negligence. Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Ms Courtney and her husband, Brendan, for attending. I am sorry the Chairman, Deputy Buttimer, had to leave. He left me a lot of instructions which I must go through. I had better follow them to a "t"; otherwise I will lose my good job. I thank the witnesses for attending today's meeting and for responding so informally to the members-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Did you raise your hand? I did not see you raise your hand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I will definitely be sacked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I know but can I allow Senator Crown to speak? Maybe a reply in writing would help because it is nearly 7 p.m. and we must finish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Could we have a question, Senator?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I am not here to argue with you. I was asking you if you had a question because other members have been here-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: If there are any outstanding questions, witnesses may send their responses to the clerk, who will forward them to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I believe we have already had a response on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Medical Indemnity Insurance Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: We are all in agreement on that. I thank the witnesses for attending today's meeting and for responding so fully to the questions. The committee will review today's proceedings and those of the previous meeting before deciding where to go on this issue. I thank Ms Courtney and the witnesses for their contributions.

Housing Affordability: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: There is nothing so sad as a young couple with young children coming to one's clinic to say that they have been given one month to move out of their home when the girl has lost her job and they cannot afford to pay the mortgage. We need to sit up and listen and learn from what has happened in the past. Other speakers, including the Minister, have spoken about building social housing for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Information Technology in Schools: Camara Ireland (28 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise for being so late. I had to make two phone calls. I have visited Camara Ireland in Chapelizod, as did the President.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Information Technology in Schools: Camara Ireland (28 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: He opened it and it was a wonderful experience. As somebody who is barely able to use an iPhone, it was great to see the dedication of the people. What impressed me most was that people did a lot of work on a voluntary basis and found themselves going back into the workforce through a different channel. I left school at 14 years of age, and was barely able to read or write. One...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Report on Intreo: Discussion (28 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank our guests for their presentations. Like the previous speaker, I am aware of people who encountered difficulties when they have presented at Intreo offices. However, the majority of those to whom I have spoken are of the view that the service is very good and that it helped point them in the right direction. I am aware of three people who were obliged to change case officers. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Seventh Report on Child Protection 2014: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Does Deputy Troy need to go?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Seventh Report on Child Protection 2014: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Dr. Shannon for being here. I would remind Deputy Troy that Fianna Fáil was in government for over 30 years since the foundation of the State, yet the current Government was the first to create a Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in Cabinet. This Government was also the first to address the Magdalen laundry issue. The Deputy should therefore consider what he is saying...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Seventh Report on Child Protection 2014: Discussion (29 Jan 2015)

Catherine Byrne: It is very important. That is why we are here.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (3 Feb 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Not on this matter.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (3 Feb 2015)

Catherine Byrne: The free preschool year is one of the best programmes ever introduced in this sector. It provides excellent opportunities to parents of young children who are trying to survive on a budget. I visit many preschool facilities and have listened to many parents speak on the issue. While it is clear that the services are brilliant, service providers appear to be losing out financially on the...