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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Insurance Sector: Discussion (25 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I will be brief as Deputy Conway has asked a question I had in mind. There were also questions about the number of people and the demographic profile of people who have dropped out of insurance. How many people would the Health Insurance Authority deal with in a year?

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Deputies Mick Wallace, Seamus Healy and Tom Fleming are sharing time.

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy's time has expired.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is receiving a reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46142/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is receiving a reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46142/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is receiving a reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46142/12]

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy has one minute remaining.

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy's time has concluded.

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I call Deputy Keating, who is sharing time with Deputy Regina Doherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Issues: Discussion with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (18 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise for being late. The information booklet is very good and I understand it will be delivered to every home. A number of people have asked me why this referendum has taken so long and perhaps the Minister can explain that because I am unable to. Apparently it is 19 years since Ms Justice Catherine McGuinness first prompted this idea and people have been asking me why it has taken...

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Sinn Féin for bringing this issue to the House. It is an important one and I welcome the few minutes I have to speak on it. I was reared in a family where respect for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles was very important and where everyone played a part. I know and understand only too well the needs of older people in my own family and in the community, and I recognise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The challenge we are facing is well summed up in the following statement in the document by Food and Drink Industry Ireland: "Childhood obesity is a hugely complex multi-faceted problem that requires a 'whole of society' response." Clearly, we are all in agreement on this. It is my view that wealth is health - the more money one has, the more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I was astounded to read that 1 million people died in Europe last year as a consequence of being overweight and obesity. Moreover, it is predicted that by 2015, 1.5 billion will have died. Meanwhile, the global diet industry commands a gross annual profit of €13.9 billion. Some of the answers to disordered and unhealthy eating can be found by an examination of that industry. I have...

Addiction Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Oct 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, on his new role and wish him every success. The motion is very timely given the recent tragic events in the city linked to drugs and gangland activity. I hope in the coming months the Minister of State takes the opportunity to put his own stamp on this very important issue. The people at the heart of this issue are the addicts, their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (27 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing rent supplement payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41095/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (27 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of adoption by couples in a civil partnership, in view of the forthcoming children's rights referendum and adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (26 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is entitled to the back to education allowance, or any other educational supports from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40788/12]

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: That is agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (20 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport f there is any programme in place to provide discounted public transport for pensioners visiting Ireland, particularly Irish citizens living in Great Britain who are in receipt of an Irish State pension; if not, if such a programme is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Licensed Moneylenders (18 Sep 2012)

Catherine Byrne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland with a view to the banks capping the interest rate being charged by licensed money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37029/12]