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Seanad: Commencement Matter: Schools Building Contractors (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I have dealt with issues relating to subcontractors in my own role. A chain of command needs to be put in place. In light of the concerns raised by the Senator, however, I will bring this back to the Minister. He is really sorry that he cannot be here today but I will make sure that a response is given to the Senator in person.

Seanad: Commencement Matter: Health and Social Care Professionals (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator Maria Byrne. I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be here. He has asked me to reply to the Senator on this matter. The matter relates to the transposition of medical provisions for the basic safety standards directive by the Department of Health and whether physiotherapists will be designated as referrers in the transposing...

Seanad: Commencement Matter: Health and Social Care Professionals (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I note the Senator's concerns in this regard and what she said about physiotherapists not being included. I will raise the issue again on the Senator's behalf with the Minister but there will be further consideration in the framework and as stated in the reply, until those structures have been established I cannot give the Senator any further information.

Seanad: Commencement Matter: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator Gallagher for bringing up this issue, which I understand he has raised previously in this House. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, I acknowledge his continued interest in the matter. The Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2016-2018 operated under the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government includes the funding of group sewerage schemes through...

Seanad: Commencement Matter: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I have a note. I do not need to come back in again.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise for the absence of the Minister, Deputy Harris. As Members are aware, he has been trying to do a lot of things in recent days and he has asked me to respond to the debate on his behalf. I thank all the Senators who participated in what is probably one of the most important discussions that has happened in a long time in this Chamber and in the Dáil. As the Minister, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (3 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.

Seanad: Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I know that other Senators will come in, but I acknowledge and make clear to Senators Warfield and Gavan, who are presenting this Bill, as well as the other Senators involved in the introduction of the Bill, that it is widely supported in this House and that many Senators feel very strongly about this issue. The Bill’s objective is to prohibit conversion therapy, an extremely worrying...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (1 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (1 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (1 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Every effort has been made to protect the budgets of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces in recent years. The overall allocation to Ballymun Drug and Alcohol Task Forces for community-based drugs initiatives in 2018 is in excess of €1.1m, the same amount was provided in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. It is a matter for the Task Force to ensure that its budget is effectively deployed to meet...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I assure Deputy Mattie McGrath that I do not take it lightly when I am asked to read from a prepared statement in the Chamber. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, can reply to the Deputy personally. I will ask him to do so. To claim money is not being poured into the mental health services is wrong. This year the budget allocation is €910 million.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Up to €24 million will be put into funding mental health services in Tipperary this year. I understand the concerns the Deputy has raised and his frustrations. I can hear them. I am not deaf.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: It is not nice to come down here to be ridiculed.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

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Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

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Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I have read a statement from the Department. Whether the Deputy agrees with the statement is a different case.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: To accuse me of not being able to reply back is not fair, however.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I understand the Deputy's frustrations and concerns. I will take them personally to the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. To claim the Government does not take mental health services seriously is wrong.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I totally disagree with the Deputy, as somebody who has personally been affected by a family member who has had to use mental health services in the past two years. I can stand over the care provided by my local mental health service to my daughter, who was struck with bad post-natal depression. The service was provided in our community. That is what I was trying to relate back to the...