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Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: Today's motion is about a serious issue of which we are all acutely aware. Words are cheap but it is fair to say our health service is in difficulty. However, this Government is working hard to address the problems that exist in our hospitals. We all want a better service. No one wants to see patients, particularly the elderly, on trollies, and no one wants staff working under huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Products Regulatory Authority: Chairman Designate (21 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Ms Horan very much and welcome her. Having listened to her presentation, I believe it is very clear why the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, decided to appoint her. For any job that is applied for now, we must have the right person, and sometimes the right person comes from another background or has previous experience in other areas and on boards of companies and so on....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Wellness, Well-being and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Mr. Breslin and Dr. D'Alton. I missed their presentations but I heard some of them in the office upstairs and listened intently to what Mr. Breslin had to say. While there is no quick fix to this, and both witnesses said that in their presentations, there are a number of things that can be done and we need to highlight those. Some 50 or 60 years ago, those with mental illness...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: The Pensions Authority: Chairperson Designate (27 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome Mr. Begg and thank him for taking the time to come in here. I will not get into any controversy because I am not a pensions expert and I know very little about trade unions. I will try to keep my questions as practical as possible. Reading Mr. Begg’s curriculum vitae, there is nobody more competent than him to chair the authority. I come from a very ordinary background...

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I am seconding the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as An Taoiseach but, first, I congratulate you, a Cheann Comhairle, on your election. A Cheann Comhairle and Members of the Dáil, it is my honour to second the nomination of An Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, as Taoiseach to the 32nd Dáil. I have had the privilege to serve under his leadership of the Fine Gael Party and as Taoiseach...

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next speaker is the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, who has ten minutes. I wish to apologise to Deputy Ruth Coppinger. There are ten minutes to be shared between her and Deputy Brid Smith. The Deputies must share the time.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I ask Members to stay within the time allocated to them as many speakers are offering. The next slot is to filled by Sinn Féin Members. The speakers are Deputies Dessie Ellis, Mary Lou McDonald and Eoin Ó Broin.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next slot is being shared by Deputies Ruth Coppinger and Brid Smith.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: If Deputies insist on going over time it will mean time is taken from other speakers in their party.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next grouping is Independents 4 Change. Deputy Wallace has ten minutes but Deputies Clare Daly and Joan Collins might like to speak. I call on Deputy Wallace.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: It is my honour and privilege once again to second the nomination of An Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, as Taoiseach of the Thirty-second Dáil. I have worked with the Taoiseach both in opposition and in government over the past eight years and I always found him to be a man of honour, integrity and vision. He never fails to impress with his enduring energy and enthusiasm in everything he...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: It is my honour and privilege to second the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as Taoiseach in the Thirty-second Dáil. The people have voted, but 48 days on we are still without agreement on who will be the leader of the country. We have a duty to work together to have a stable Government as a matter of urgency. It is time we set aside our egos and focused on what needs to be done for...

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Ross, there is only one speaker.

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I point out to Deputy Ross and the Minister that it is very difficult to hear what the speaker is saying while the Deputy is having a private conversation with the Minister.

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next two speakers are Deputies Michael Harty and Thomas Pringle who are sharing ten minutes.

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: Sorry, excuse me------

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next speaker is Deputy O'Rourke. Is he sharing time with Deputy McGuinness?

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: Thank you, Deputy.

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next two speakers are Deputies Cullinane and O'Reilly who have ten minutes between them. I presume they are sharing the time.

Health Services: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I call Deputy O'Reilly.