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Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I never interrupted anybody speaking here.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I am speaking on behalf of the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, children and grandchildren of the men and women who proudly wear the blue uniform of the Garda Síochána - one of whom is my son. His one thought when he dons his uniform every day is to uphold the law and protect people living in communities. It disturbs me to hear the comments being made about young men and women...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the change in the water charges. As the Minister said, mistakes were made but they have been rectified. There will be an opportunity for people to pay the charges at different stages through the post office. I also welcome the fact that people will be able to seek money back. I commend those citizens who peacefully made their concerns known to the Government. I join with the...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Eoghan Murphy for sharing time. While canvassing on Clonard Road in Crumlin during the recent local elections, I was asked by a lady whom I was canvassing for. I introduced her to a young girl who was running for the Fine Gael Party for the first time. The lady said she had hoped I was not Deputy Joan Collins and was not canvassing for her party, because she had been told...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I am sorry to disturb the Deputy, but I must now adjourn the debate until tomorrow morning.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy James Bannon is sharing time with Deputy Brian Walsh.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Patrick O'Donovan's time is up. He should resume his seat.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Will the Deputies, please, show respect for the Chair?

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: The next speaker is Deputy Denis Naughten who is sharing time with Deputy Billy Timmins.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Please, Deputies.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: There is no point of order. The Deputy has her time to speak.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Will the Deputy, please, resume his seat?

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Will the Deputy, please, take his seat? There is no point of order, even if he roars and shouts all he likes.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: My job is to chair. I will give Members the time they have been allocated. There is no point of order and if the Deputy continues his actions, I will call the Ceann Comhairle to resume the Chair and he will deal with the Deputy.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Members of the Government, please. Will Deputy Brian Stanley, please, resume his seat, or I will call the Ceann Comhairle? Deputy Mitchell O'Connor has an extra minute and a half.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Will the Deputy, please, stick to the motion?

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Deputies Seán Kyne, Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Patrick O'Donovan have agreed to share time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: Again this morning we have the privilege of listening to the contributions of a group of people who have made a presentation on the impact on their personal lives, in particular Ms Tufts. I had to go outside for a while, but I have read about her journey to freedom, Her journey has given her the ability to perform in her daily life, which is wonderful. It involved a great deal of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: On a lighter note, I would like to say to Deputy Lowry that I said "If I had two lovely daughters". I am afraid they are a little bit older than Paul and Conor so it would be known as baby snatching. I do not believe it has been done at this committee but I say "well done" to the witnesses. I really enjoyed what they said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Acquired Brain Injuries: Discussion (6 Nov 2014)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Devlin family for their presentation and the stories they recounted. It is a great privilege to be a member of this committee because every now and again members have an opportunity to meet people such as the Devlin family who share the trauma they have experienced. The joint committee makes decisions on health and submits recommendations to Ministers. The stories told by our...