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Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I am chairing the sitting. If Deputy Stanley will sit down-----

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Stanley-----

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Can I speak, please? I am not a referee. I did not hear anyone name anyone specifically but I did hear and ask the Deputy to withdraw what he said just now. I think it is wrong. Can we stick to the amendments, please, if the Deputy is going to speak?

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Thank you.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Will Deputy Walsh continue, please?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the number of drug detoxification beds that are available in the Dublin area and nationally which are specifically for pregnant women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26741/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the number of referrals that have been made by the Coombe Maternity Hospital in Dublin 8 to detoxification and treatment centres for pregnant women who have a drug or alcohol dependency in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26742/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (2 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the number of babies who have been referred for treatment for withdrawal from drug or alcohol dependency from the Coombe Maternity Hospital in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26743/15]

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Having listened to the debate in my office, I hope my contribution will be helpful in so far as it adds an element of fairness and balance. We live in what we all wish to be a civilised and civic society. This Bill is an important step towards achieving that end by ensuring people who have small debts do not end up in prison. It is wrong that people should be imprisoned in those...

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy should not shout across the Chamber at me.

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Like many other young, single people, my daughter did her junior and leaving certificate examinations and took whatever job she could find when the country was in deep recession. When others would not work in McDonald's, my kids and those of my neighbours worked in it. This debate calls for fairness and balance. It has not sunk in that we have a Minister for Social Protection who is...

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Like most people, I visit the shopping centre at weekends and try my best to buy what I need within my budget. Like many other parents, I put extra items in my shopping trolley for my children, all of whom are in negative equity on their homes. I see people stacking trolleys full with drink and wine. I guarantee that some of them should not be doing this. A family with two children...

Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy makes the laws. Why does he not pay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: Discussion. (8 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Ms McManus for her presentation. I was interested to read it because education would not be my forte. However, I am aware that all around me are teachers and I will not try to compete. As a public representative and a mother, education is all about ability and background. Unfortunately, in some parts of society ability and background are some of the least aspects that, when it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: Discussion. (8 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Unfortunately, it was not part of the Taoiseach's remit to provide such classes in time for the 1916 Rising commemorations. My suggestion offers a nice approach and would allow people to get a feel for Irish again. I know that I have deviated from the subject, but I thank Ms McManus for her attendance. I do not know her from Adam, but my colleagues do and I wish her all the best in her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Mr. Kelly and Mr. Murphy for their presentations. This is one of the best ideas I have seen in a long time. The whole issue of herbal drugs is something I would be familiar with in my own constituency. I am glad to hear that the HSE and Tusla have helped to produce a document. I have not had a chance to read much of it at this stage, but the information card is very important. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Legal Highs: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: There is a great deal here. The more one listens, the more one learns, they say. I was very interested in what Mr. Tim Murphy said about education, particularly through schools and SPHE. I am a firm believer that if you get people at a very young age, instil in them some sense of who they are, where they have come from and a sense of worth and build their confidence, one can prevent many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Drugs Strategy: Minister of State at the Department of Health (9 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: In his opening statement the Minister of State said we do not have a database for the number of people using heroin. I know he received a copy of draft legislation from the Ana Liffey project about safe injection rooms. I support that. I get many calls from parents telling me about the needles and drug-related things that are thrown all over the place when they bring their children for a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (14 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: 175. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of children benefiting from the one-parent family payment scheme as of 30 June 2015; the associated cost to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28301/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (14 Jul 2015)

Catherine Byrne: 176. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of one-parent families with one, two, three, four or more than four children that are in receipt of a one-parent family payment as of 30 June 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28302/15]