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Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Let me repeat words attributed to Edmund Burke that rang in my head when I was reading the report: "All it takes for evil to flourish is for good people to stand by and do nothing." I found these words very relevant when reading the report. I thank former Senator McAleese and his colleagues for the work they put into the report and establishing the facts of State involvement in Magdalen...

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: The Government is in possession and the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, is sharing time with Deputies Olivia Mitchell and Tom Barry.

European Council: Statements (13 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I am sorry to interrupt, but there are three more speakers, Deputies Joe Higgins, Richard Boyd Barrett and Stephen Donnelly. As there are approximately nine minutes left, if they make short contributions, the Tánaiste will be able to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Lung Health Promotion: Discussion with Irish Lung Health Alliance (7 Feb 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the groups for their presentations. It is a pity they all had to come in together because there is a lot of information there. I, too, will suck it because some of the questions have been asked. The first speaker referred to the impact on those with lower education levels and those with lower socioeconomic backgrounds, diet, etc. I would be interested in hearing a little more in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I did not think I was going to be asked to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I did not. I thought it was a secret note and that I was in school again. First, I thank the Minister for being here and I thank the Chairman. The past three days have been a learning curve for me, as someone who has not been long in politics. They have made very clear what can be done when people work together, especially on a committee. This was an example of how committees should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: Many of the questions have been covered already. I will not ask any questions but just make a comment. I thank all the witnesses for their clear presentation. I thank them for their time also. The general practitioners' book states that a doctor has the duty to provide care, support and follow-up services for women who have had an abortion in another country. That is very clear. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (10 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank all the witnesses for coming here this morning. The past three days have been the most enlightening part of my public life. I have read all of the submissions. I was really taken aback by Bishop Jones's submission and found some of its disturbing language offensive. I was glad to hear him say in his opening statement that he spoke on behalf of the mothers in the Catholic Church....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I will be brief. Mrs. Justice McGuinness started by saying she did not know why she was invited to address this forum. It is clear to everyone who is sitting here why the invitation was extended to her. She was invited because of her honesty and wisdom. That is what the hearing is about. It is about us listening to the honesty and wisdom of everyone who has spoken in the last two days...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Dr. Brady and Mr. Stephen O'Hare. We listened this morning to the legal end, and yesterday to the doctors. What struck me yesterday was the submission from the master of the Rotunda and the master of Holles Street, both of whom stated clearly and loudly that they should be allowed do their job. I have a short question on sections 58 and 59 of the Offences Against the Person Act...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (9 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I ask for clarification because I am a little confused. I have a question for Ms Schweppe which may seem irrelevant to this discussion. I have listened with great interest to all the expert opinions. I am not a legal professional with a legal mind nor am I a doctor. I am a housewife who became a politician. I do not know of any pregnant woman who does not say, "I am having a baby". I do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I seek a point of information. I am glad to hear that Ireland is probably one of the safest places to have a baby. Why did the IFPA enclose in its submission legislation from a number of European countries? Was it purely for informational purposes or did the IFPA have a specific reason for doing so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the witnesses for being here this morning. I hear Dr. Mahony loud and clear when she asks to be allowed to do her job and be protected as well. I have five children and have had my own misfortunes in having miscarriages. It is very difficult after the great joy of learning that one is pregnant when things do not go as one would like. That happens. What happens in such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Implementation of Government Decision Following Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B and C v. Ireland (8 Jan 2013)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Ms Luddy and Professor Murphy for coming before the committee this morning. I also have a question on emergencies, but as it has already been asked, I will not go back over it. In his submission, Professor Murphy stated paragraph 21 of the Medical Council's guide relates to abortion. With regard to paragraph 21.4 of the guide, will the witnesses expand on the meaning of the phrase...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Is it available in any other country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: If it is passed, it will then be distributed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Is there any explanation for the incidence of meningococcal disease across Europe and Ireland? In regard to the impact of the Hib vaccination, I gave birth to one of my children when that campaign was beginning. We trust that we are vaccinating our children for their overall good and the data before us clearly show that is the case. Like Deputy Ó Caoláin, my neighbours lost...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I have one or two questions and I wish to reply to some of the things that have been said. I am not a medical expert, I am a politician but above all I am a parent. Like Senator Crown, I have four beautiful daughters, two of whom have gone through all the vaccination stages for cervical cancer. As a parent my issue is trust and who I trust. I trust my general practitioner. I have gone to...

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are out of order and may not be moved. Deputies may speak on the section but not on the amendments.