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Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: We live in a different Ireland today from the one in which we grew up. As a parent I recognise the pressures young people face these days as a result of increased levels of prosperity. We live in a society where beauty and image are considered to be very important. The media have a major influence on the lives of young people and go a long way towards projecting this image. Like other...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has plans to amend the legislation governing the Financial Service Ombudsman in order that he can make rulings on classes of transaction in respect of which refunds should be made instead of hearing each case individually. [29648/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the stage the Nurses and Midwives Bill is at; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29348/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has to wait 12 to 18 months for a psychiatric assessment in St. James's Hospital; if this person will be granted an appointment as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29464/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of myself and those from the Fine Gael Party who have spoken, I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, for his presence. Having had the privilege of working with him on summer projects a long time ago, I know of his commitment to volunteer organisations and community groups and I need not emphasise how well it is known throughout Dublin. As someone who stood on many corners...

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: I am sure that by now the Minister of State has heard all the arguments against the introduction of the new community child care subvention scheme, which is being introduced with no consultation with those people who are working at the coalface and those families who will be most affected. I am not going to baffle him with statistics, but I would like to give him two examples of the impact...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report from the Defence Forces Partnership Steering Group Sub-Committee on the feasibility of providing childcare facilities for members of the Defence Forces in the context of the Government's policy on family friendly work places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27764/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he plans to increase the living alone allowance; when this allowance was last increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28025/07]

Written Answers — Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Pre-Nuptial Agreements (7 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends giving recognition to the concept of pre-nuptial agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27345/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (7 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take following the recent publication of the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture Report on Irish prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27346/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the appointment of a social personal and health education, regional development officer for second level schools to liaise particularly with local drug task forces; when will this appointment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27700/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (6 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make provision in Budget 2008 for additional funding for the rehabilitation of drug users including funding for additional hospital beds for rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27550/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (6 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds available in Dublin and countrywide for the rehabilitation of recovering drug addicts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27547/07]

Written Answers — Drug Prevention Education: Drug Prevention Education (6 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in Dublin and countrywide participating in drug awareness programmes; the programmes that are being used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27548/07]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (6 Nov 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application for funding by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 for the building of a sports hall; when the school will be notified if this application has been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27549/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a new dentist will take up their position in the Inchicore Dental Service; when they will start seeing patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26463/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the supports in place in the health service for patients with alopecia; if there is funding available for the purchase of wigs; her views on the provision of such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26464/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people on the waiting list for an appointment with the dermatology service in St. James's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26465/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people on the waiting list for an appointment with the dermatology service in Tallaght Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26466/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26202/07]