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- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I am sorry, but I had raised my hand.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: No, it was not a mistake.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: That is fine.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I have been here for nearly three hours now and I have listened carefully to the debate. I suppose that some Deputies in this Chamber have said that people misled them and told lies, which is totally false.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: We are not in a court of law. We are in the Dáil Chamber.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: We are not the judges. We are not the jury.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: Above all, we are not the executioners. Now I have a question.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: Some people believe they are all of the above.
- Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I have a question for the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Ministers, Deputies Zappone and Harris. It is simple. I want them to give a commitment here this evening that every assistance will be given by their Department to the public inquiry and that they will help the McCabe family, in fairness and truth, to be able to get on again with their lives. The Government owes that to them. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Data (14 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: The membership of the four committees requested are set out in the tables. Oversight Forum on Drugs Sector Body Number of Reps Statutory Sector Department of Health 1 Statutory Sector An Garda Siochána 1 Statutory Sector Revenue & Customs 1 Statutory Sector The National Drug Rehabilitation Committee (NDRIC) 1 Statutory Sector Department of Children & Youth Affairs...
- Topical Issue Matters: Naas Town Centre (9 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, I will take this Topical Issue. I thank Deputy Durkan for raising it. As indicated in previous replies to parliamentary questions and in previous Topical Issue debates, the management of stalled development in Naas is a matter for Kildare County Council in the first instance. With processes under way involving NAMA and arbitration, it would be...
- Topical Issue Matters: Naas Town Centre (9 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I recognise the Deputy's concerns and those of the people living in Naas. I understand his frustration regarding the fact that the issue has gone on so long but I assure him that I know how a town centre can be a magnet for communities and can draw people into it. However, as indicated earlier, it would be inappropriate for the Minister to become involved or make any further comments on the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Illicit Drug Trafficking: Motion (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I thank the Chairman. I am seeking the joint committee's approval for the opt-in to the provisions of the directive as provided for under Protocol 21 to the Lisbon treaty. The directive is part of a package reforming the legislation on new psychoactive substances. In short, the purpose of the directive is to add new psychoactive substances, often known as "head shop drugs" or "legal...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Illicit Drug Trafficking: Motion (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputy.
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health who cannot be here this evening. I thank the Senators for raising this matter and I am pleased to take the opportunity to update the Seanad on the new children’s hospital. At the outset, I emphasise that the project to develop the new children’s hospital is an extraordinary opportunity to enhance paediatric services...
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the departmental officials behind me.
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I will try my best. There is much to cover, so I hope the Cathaoirleach does not mind.
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I am not here to make a political football out of the new national children's hospital. That is not my way of thinking. I represent the same area as the two Senators, including Senator Ahern. I am replying to-----
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: Senator Devine. I am sorry. I will reply to what questions I can. If I cannot answer, I will take them with me and consult the Minister. The Government is firmly behind the building of the new national children's hospital. At no time during the process did I hear objections from any of the area's Deputies. I will start with Senator Nash's contribution. He was a Minister of State in the...
- Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (8 Feb 2017)
Catherine Byrne: -----and sat through many presentations from people for and against the hospital's location. We must stop digging in, and I do not mean digging for the hospital. We need to get the hospital built as quickly as possible. There were many public meetings. I attended some at which the F2 Centre and the community were involved. An office was opened to ensure that the project team could relay...