Results 12,061-12,080 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Hospital Services (29 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will be glad to know that this is the shortest reply of the night; nonetheless it is important. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy James Reilly. I thank the Deputy for raising it. In recent years the HSE has been working to reorganise services in the Louth-Meath hospital group. Louth County Hospital has...

School Transport (29 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am replying to this matter on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills. The reply is substantial. This is a complicated and emotive issue. I will convey the Deputy's pleadings to the Minister. If I do not complete my contribution within five minutes, we may take it that it will be read into the Official Report. I thank Deputy Creed for giving me the...

Hospital Services (24 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy McConalogue for raising this important issue. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Reilly, who had a prior engagement and therefore I am taking this Adjournment matter on his behalf. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this issue. The Government is committed to ensuring a high-quality radiotherapy service for the entire...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank all those who contributed to the debate. When I watched it again last night, I must admit it was most comprehensive, one which could not possibly have taken place with the same fluidity in the other Chamber. There is a different structure in this House and a great deal more freedom which allows different opinions to be expressed, sometimes in a very calm manner and at other times...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank all Members for their good wishes and for welcoming me to the Seanad. I am not certain it is the way I would have chosen for my first visit but one must deal with the hand one has been dealt, as with everything in life. I appreciate the words of welcome. I hope that when I have finished saying the little I have to say we will realise we are not that far apart in what we all want....

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senators for their kind words. Like Senator Boyle, I was under the impression that we would be discussing amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together.

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am in favour of amendment No. 1.

Departmental Offices (22 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am replying to the debate on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I hope the reply clarifies the process that has been undertaken. As part of an ongoing process of reviews of key areas of departmental activities, the structure of the Department's network of local offices was reviewed in 2008-09. Following extensive...

Hospitals Building Programme (22 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy James Reilly. On his behalf I thank the Deputy for raising this matter on the Adjournment. Enhancing quality care for Ireland's children and young people is a priority for the Government. It is the primary driver for developing the new children's hospital. It is widely accepted...

Written Answers — UN Conventions: UN Conventions (22 Mar 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: In line with commitments in the Programme for Government, it is the intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not tend to become party to treaties until...

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Most of them women.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: We welcome the proposed restriction on the payment of exorbitant bonuses to higher executive officials in the banking industry. Most people in society cannot comprehend why one would get a bonus after virtually destroying the country and the bank for which one works. We all know people - most of them are women - who receive an appallingly low income for working in call centres and shop...

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I hope you will be more successful than you have been in the past.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There was no precedent.

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: God help us.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: That is your job gone, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There are so many.

Written Answers — Natural Disasters: Natural Disasters (20 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance proposed at Irish and European level for those affected by the recent flooding in Brazil. [2885/11]

Foreign Conflicts (20 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance proposed at Irish and European level for those affected by the recent mudslides in Sri Lanka said to have caused more than 300,000 persons to have to flee their homes [2886/11]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (19 Jan 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his plans to publish legislation to amend the Competition Acts to uphold the right of certain freelance workers such as actors and musicians to collective bargaining, which was promised as part of the review of the Towards 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2526/11]