Results 3,561-3,580 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Walk Tall programme was first compiled; when it first began to be taught in schools; when it was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the On My Own Two Feet programme was first compiled; when it first began to be taught in schools; when it was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42249/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 was refused a grant for a postgraduate diploma; if it is accepted that they are progressing with their education by following a level nine diploma after completing a level eight diploma; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42377/08]

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: This situation on our streets has now reached crisis point. Another innocent life was lost last week, and my sympathies are with the family of Mr. Shane Geoghegan. I watched his mother on television last night as she spoke about the death of her son. It brought home the sad reality of how gangland crime can tear families apart and one would have to be made of stone not to be moved by her...

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: The tragic death of Shane Geoghegan and other tragedies should remind us all just how urgent it is to fight gangs in Limerick and across Ireland. While Limerick was unfortunately in the headlines this week, I woke up last Christmas morning only to hear of a murder in one end of my constituency and a serious assault just down the road from me. This is happening all over Ireland. It is most...

Departmental Agencies. (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the legislation that is required to achieve the rationalisation of agencies under the remit of his Department announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41242/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the new National Drugs Strategy; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40888/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way he plans to tackle cocaine misuse in 2009 particularly across drugs taskforce areas; the amount of money that he will spend on such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 441: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants currently housed under the rental accommodation scheme in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40989/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 442: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants currently housed under the rental accommodation scheme countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40990/08]

National Drugs Strategy. (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the implications of budget 2009 on the national drugs strategy; the locations at which the 5% cuts in current spending on drugs initiatives which were highlighted in the budget will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40979/08]

National Drugs Strategy. (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. However I am still not clear on the details; neither, it appears, is the Minister. I tabled this question because a large number of groups contact me on a daily basis and want to find out what the budget will be, what services will remain and what services will be going. The Minister of State made a statement on the day of the budget in his...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome this Bill. It has been a long time coming. Since 2006 we have heard the Minister promising her "fair deal" but it will be late 2009 before we see any real progress with this scheme. In the meantime, many elderly people and their families have spent thousands of euro on nursing home care, and have struggled with the financial burden this has caused. As daughters and sons, we all...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce testing for prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines for drivers involved in accidents as recommended (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39899/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (12 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has not received a grant for the teaching of technology despite being given the go-ahead to teach this subject as part of a pilot project; if he will make contact with the school to clarify its position as regards outstanding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding allocated to a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 16 in 2008; if the Health Service Executive funding for this centre has been reduced; if funding of medical cards for recovering addicts attending this centre has been reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39438/08]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I listened carefully to the statement made by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Hanafin, on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008. I was struck by how enthusiastic she was as she explained how generously she was treating the less-well off in our community. I started to wonder whether the Bill I had read was the same document as the one to which she was...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: As a parent of four daughters, I am constantly reminded of the deficiencies in health services. In my own area, many young people have died through drug addiction, suicide and cancers of all forms. Last week's announcement by the Minister of the postponement of the commencement of a cervical cancer vaccination programme for 12 year old girls is beyond belief. It is only four months since...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: What happens if the Government cannot pay for it?

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the career guidance counsellor-student ratio here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/08]