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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: 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...

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

Catherine Byrne: Will the Deputy stick to the amendment?

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

Catherine Byrne: Could we speak to the amendment, please?

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

Catherine Byrne: Sorry, Deputy. Could you speak to the amendments, please?

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

Catherine Byrne: Sorry, I am chairing the sitting and I do not need any more interruptions.

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

Catherine Byrne: Will Deputy Stanley sit down?

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

Catherine Byrne: I ask Deputy Stanley to sit down and I will deal with the comments.

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

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Stanley and Deputy Murphy. I will try my best to chair the sitting. I ask Deputy Walsh to refer to the amendments and not comment on anything beyond that. That would be very helpful. Thank you.

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

Catherine Byrne: If we did less name calling and stuck to the amendments, it would be better.

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

Catherine Byrne: Sorry, Deputy. I have asked you to speak to amendment. You are not speaking to the amendment. I think you need to withdraw that remark. Please just speak to the amendment.

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?

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

Catherine Byrne: There is no point of order. Sit down.

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

Catherine Byrne: There is no point of order. Deputy Ó Cuív has the floor.

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

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Ó Cuív has the floor.