Results 2,841-2,860 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I welcome this Bill and welcome the establishment of the statutory fund for victims of abuse in residential institutions. The extent of the abuse of women and children by those people entrusted with their care will forever be a stain on our nation. What these people have lost can never be quantified here. The reports we have seen, the stories we have heard and the many stories still untold...
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (7 Jun 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on negotiations with the Ethiopian authorities in respect of inter country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27598/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a respite care grant or part thereof, will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25226/12]
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a report on any works have been undertaken to prevent further flooding of the Poddle river; the cost of these works; the future works that are planned; the way he is helping residents who were affected by flooding last year to secure home insurance and flood cover; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 351: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made to allow for the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2009; when tenants will be able to begin the process of purchasing their flat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24042/12]
- Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy Crowe, there are 15 minutes remaining.
- Private Members' Business. Protection of Employees (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: It is up to the Deputy.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy McGrath, we are still debating the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: We are not in the Gaiety. We are in the Chamber.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: In fairness, Deputy, we are on this Bill and there is no reasonable doubt that you have strayed from it somewhat.
- Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Deputy should speak to the Bill.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (26 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 149: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency responsible for compiling the list of unfinished estates, residents of which are exempt from the household charge; if other unfinished estates which are not currently on this list will be included on the list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/12]
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Deputy McLoughlin was in possession when the debate adjourned. I understand he is sharing time with Deputies Conway and Buttimer. I remind the House that the Minister will be called to wrap up the debate at 6.30 p.m.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: No, unless one of the other speakers wants to share some time. There are 16 minutes remaining in this time slot.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I accept that.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: There are 13 minutes remaining for Deputies Conway and Buttimer. Perhaps they will share their time with the other Deputies who wish to speak.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: I am sharing time with Deputies John Paul Phelan and Tom Barry. I welcome the Bill and congratulate the Minister on taking the lead on this issue and making changes to the social welfare system, which is in need of mindful and urgent reform. This reform is just the first steps on the road to recovery for social welfare. Many more changes are needed to make the system work better and to...
- Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (18 Apr 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if mortgage interest relief is paid to first time buyers who purchased in December 2003; if they are entitled to any further reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/12]
- Traveller Accommodation (27 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: The Deputy will have another two minutes after the Minister of State's reply.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Mar 2012)
Catherine Byrne: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a matter concerning electronic transfer of a UK pension can be resolved in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16959/12]