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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she provides any supports to persons who have long term health conditions and cannot afford to pay the associated costs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36595/12]

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I commend Deputy Doherty for introducing the Bill. I listened with great interest to the debate last night and tonight from Members on all sides. I have raised this issue before and I have major concerns. I have spoken about it on numerous occasions, including to the Minister. Moneylending is as old as time and has become a tradition in some families and communities, when more...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Bill and commend the Minister, Deputy Shatter, and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, and their Departments on the work they have done on this very important issue as the Government works to overhaul the law on bankruptcy and personal insolvency. The issue of personal debt is one which is affecting a growing number of people in this country and this Bill will help people...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (10 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the recent report by Professor Oonagh Walsh of UCC on the practice of Symphysiotomy here; the way he plans to respond to this report and the forthcoming consultation process; if he accepts the concerns outlined by the Survivors of Symphysiotomy organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33568/12]

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: We will now have the question and answer session.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I remind the House that four Deputies will contribute, but there are only 12 minutes available. I will squeeze the Deputies in as quickly as I can. Does the Minister of State wish to reply now?

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I ask the Minister of State-----

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I am very conscious that there are four other speakers and I would like to give them an opportunity to present questions.

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I ask that the questions be direct.

Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I can assure the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, that there are no constituents of mine in the Visitors Gallery and as such I will not be playing to the gallery when speaking on this issue. I am concerned at the current housing situation in the city, in particular the local authority housing units which...

Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the budget that has been allocated and with every bone in my body I believe the Minister of State's heart is in the right place. However, properties in the Dublin City Council area are not being put back on the market quickly enough. People contact me on a regular basis to say they are aware of houses on a particular road which are boarded up. It is very frustrating for any...

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Tom Fleming is sharing ten minutes with Deputy Seán Conlon.

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: The Minister may speak in reply until 2.30 p.m.

Message from Select Committee (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: The Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012, and has made amendments thereto.

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Finian McGrath was in possession.

Written Answers — Free Travel Scheme: Free Travel Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of persons over 65 years and under 65 years currently availing of the free travel scheme; the cost to the State in 2011, and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30515/12]

Written Answers — Child Benefit: Child Benefit (26 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of the number of parents currently in receipt of child benefit where their children are not resident here; the related cost to the State for 2011 and to date in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30516/12]

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (20 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health if the drug Nalcrom is still available under the drug payment scheme; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29829/12]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Jun 2012)

Catherine Byrne: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is currently a backlog of passport application in the Passport Office in Dublin; the conditions under which emergency passports are currently being granted or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29857/12]