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Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: I support any additional funding for the improvement of community-based and private child care facilities. As regards the new child care subvention scheme, however, there are a number of problems which the Minister needs to address urgently regarding community child care. I am deeply concerned by the number of people who have contacted me in recent weeks, including parents, grandparents and...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: What consultation was held with community groups and other child care providers? The people who contacted me said there was no consultation. I have seen the form and have been present when people have tried to complete it. Anyone who has difficulty reading or writing finds the form complicated. I urge the Minister of State to reconsider this scheme before it goes further.

Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (25 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in the stand-off between the Health Service Executive and pharmacists in the Dublin area to ensure the immediate resumption of methadone services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25930/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to extend speech and language therapy services for children; if she will provide additional tutoring services for children with speech and language difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25931/07]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (25 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 167: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be published; if it will provide for the tenant purchase of local authority flats and maisonettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25929/07]

Arts Funding. (25 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has given further consideration to arts bodies' requests for increased funding in order to meet the strategy outlined in the Arts Council's plan, Partnership for the Arts 2006 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25636/07]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (23 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the long delay in proceeding with a project following agreement reached between Dublin City Council and Waterways Ireland (details supplied), he will intervene to expedite the delivery of the contracts for sale, as the price has been agreed and the tenders are ready; if he will ensure that the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport when the 100 private buses promised in 2006 will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24368/07]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (18 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport when legislation for changing the driver licensing laws will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24369/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the catchment area for St. James's Hospital; the reason a person living in Chapelizod is unable to get an appointment with a consultant at St. James's even if, geographically, it is the closest hospital to their home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23491/07]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (16 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans in place to ensure that patients continue to receive methadone treatment from pharmacies in view of claims by some pharmacies that they will discontinue the provision of methadone prescriptions in the coming weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23641/07]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (16 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the payment structure for doctors and pharmacists who dispense methadone under the methadone treatment scheme; the payment allocated for each patient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23756/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil Under Standing Order 32 (11 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the imminent withdrawal of methadone provision by pharmacies which will result in a crisis for almost 5,000 recovering addicts and their families throughout the country.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 102: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will set a target to cut Ireland's carbon emissions by 3%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. In the past 20 years, our communities have undergone considerable transformations. Our newfound prosperity has resulted in much that is to be welcomed, but changing lifestyles have brought new and often difficult challenges. Daily headlines of violent crimes such as murders, gangland shootings and other crimes are well documented and there...

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Will the Minister continue to support policing forums in any way possible? Will the Government continue to support youth activities in communities, particularly the youth cafes in my constituency?

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the position regarding the collapsed culvert (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the plans in place to repair same and re-open the road; when this will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21466/07]

Educational Disadvantage. (2 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the recently published report Beyond Educational Disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21828/07]

Educational Disadvantage. (2 Oct 2007)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Minister for her reply. I also welcome the report, which highlights the need to tackle inadequacy in our education system. Young people from all areas must be helped and encouraged to reach their full potential. We must tackle illiteracy head-on by making reading materials accessible to young people from an early age. The Fatima regeneration board has introduced newspapers and...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2007)

Catherine Byrne: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when advance payments to pharmacies under the GMS will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21267/07]