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Written Answers — Examination Fees: Examination Fees (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason young persons attending courses in carpentry, plumbing and so on in institutes of technology are being forced to pay fees for examinations and materials, which they simply cannot afford to pay; her views that this will prevent many young persons from gaining qualifications; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46645/10]

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: This budget has been a long time coming and people were right to be fearful of the tax increases and spending cuts enforced by Government in an effort to find €15 billion worth of savings. At this time of great anger and worry, we need to be calm. The Taoiseach shouting across the Chamber does not solve the country's problems but instead only adds to them and makes people more fearful....

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Minister's reply to the point raised by Deputy Coonan. The Government has asked people to use public transport during the current weather conditions. There were several rows on Luas carriages yesterday evening due to overcrowding resulting in several drivers having to stop their trains. Will the Minister use his office to contact the Rail Procurement Agency to ensure some...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: In his earlier address to the House, Deputy Phil Hogan said the principle of a directly elected mayor of Dublin will find political favour with Fine Gael, but before this happens the Minister must bring forward a White Paper on local government, as was promised in 2008. It is a bit like putting the cart before the horse with €2.8 million being cut from the social welfare budget. It is...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (1 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide details of his most recent discussions at EU level with regard to future trade negotiations and in particular with regard to the prospect of a Mercosur deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45244/10]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Catherine Byrne: This Bill comes before the House at a difficult time for us all, particularly with the economy in crisis. Communities and families have fears as to how they will fare over the next several years. The Government announced it will cut social welfare by €2.8 billion between 2011 and 2014 in its four year recovery plan. Over the past several weeks, however, we have seen that retiring...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the interest rate for local authority mortgage holders has been increased by 0.5%; the person who made the decision to increase this rate; his views on whether this decision should be reversed in view of recent data showing that local authority mortgage holders are six times more likely than bank...

Film Industry Development (24 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she has received representations from the film industry regarding the extension of Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997; her views in relation to this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44102/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to proceed with standardising tax relief on private pensions at 33 %, as set out previously in the National Pensions Framework; if there is a timeframe for implementing this policy; the way this policy will impact pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43755/10]

Nursing Home Care: Motion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Reilly for bringing this motion before the House this evening. I commend the Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, on her investigation into the rights to nursing home care in Ireland. She provides a voice for those people who find fault with the State's service and want answers, and she must be allowed to question Government policy in this and other areas. It is very worrying that...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (11 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason many pharmacies around the country are charging customers over and above the monthly cap of €10 for prescription charges recently introduced for medical card holders; if she will rectify this problem without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41890/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (11 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the way home help services are run in our communities; her plans to extend these services to cater for elderly persons to enable them to live independently in their homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41889/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the way an organisation (details supplied) is funded; the way these funds are spent; the services it provides to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41841/10]

Written Answers — Education Reform: Education Reform (9 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has undertaken any initiative to promote the reforms in education which have been sought by the leaders of some of the key foreign investors in the information communication technology area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36438/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of the State pension non-contributory; the cost to the State in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41388/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the way an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 10 is funded; the way these funds are spent; the services it provides to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41477/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (4 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has held discussions with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources with regard to the delay in seeking approval for the renewable energy feed in tariff designed to support the biofuel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40553/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he is committed to safeguarding the State pension in budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40028/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the national carers' strategy; if he is committed to helping carers in the community; if he will protect the carer's allowance from drastic cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/10]