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Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Catherine Byrne: It is my honour and privilege once again to second the nomination of An Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, as Taoiseach of the Thirty-second Dáil. I have worked with the Taoiseach both in opposition and in government over the past eight years and I always found him to be a man of honour, integrity and vision. He never fails to impress with his enduring energy and enthusiasm in everything he...

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next grouping is Independents 4 Change. Deputy Wallace has ten minutes but Deputies Clare Daly and Joan Collins might like to speak. I call on Deputy Wallace.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next slot is being shared by Deputies Ruth Coppinger and Brid Smith.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: If Deputies insist on going over time it will mean time is taken from other speakers in their party.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I ask Members to stay within the time allocated to them as many speakers are offering. The next slot is to filled by Sinn Féin Members. The speakers are Deputies Dessie Ellis, Mary Lou McDonald and Eoin Ó Broin.

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: The next speaker is the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, who has ten minutes. I wish to apologise to Deputy Ruth Coppinger. There are ten minutes to be shared between her and Deputy Brid Smith. The Deputies must share the time.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I am seconding the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as An Taoiseach but, first, I congratulate you, a Cheann Comhairle, on your election. A Cheann Comhairle and Members of the Dáil, it is my honour to second the nomination of An Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, as Taoiseach to the 32nd Dáil. I have had the privilege to serve under his leadership of the Fine Gael Party and as Taoiseach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: The Pensions Authority: Chairperson Designate (27 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome Mr. Begg and thank him for taking the time to come in here. I will not get into any controversy because I am not a pensions expert and I know very little about trade unions. I will try to keep my questions as practical as possible. Reading Mr. Begg’s curriculum vitae, there is nobody more competent than him to chair the authority. I come from a very ordinary background...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Health Products Regulatory Authority: Chairman Designate (21 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Ms Horan very much and welcome her. Having listened to her presentation, I believe it is very clear why the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, decided to appoint her. For any job that is applied for now, we must have the right person, and sometimes the right person comes from another background or has previous experience in other areas and on boards of companies and so on....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Wellness, Well-being and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Mr. Breslin and Dr. D'Alton. I missed their presentations but I heard some of them in the office upstairs and listened intently to what Mr. Breslin had to say. While there is no quick fix to this, and both witnesses said that in their presentations, there are a number of things that can be done and we need to highlight those. Some 50 or 60 years ago, those with mental illness...

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Catherine Byrne: Today's motion is about a serious issue of which we are all acutely aware. Words are cheap but it is fair to say our health service is in difficulty. However, this Government is working hard to address the problems that exist in our hospitals. We all want a better service. No one wants to see patients, particularly the elderly, on trollies, and no one wants staff working under huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Task Force on Overcrowding in Accident and Emergency Departments: Discussion (17 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise I had to leave earlier, but I heard some of the contributions, particularly that of Deputy Joe Costello. If my mother were sitting here she would entirely agree with Mr. Woods that a good fall of snow killed many ailments, but unfortunately she passed away a number of years ago. I do not think the people down the country would be happy for us to be looking for snow at this time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Task Force on Overcrowding in Accident and Emergency Departments: Discussion (17 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: How many people apply for the home care package or are assessed for it? How long is the waiting time? I ask this question for a specific reason. A member of the public contacted me about the cancellation of their son's operation about three weeks ago. The reason given was that there were no beds. The two beds the hospital had were for absolute emergencies, but his son's operation was a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: School Meals Programme: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I am sorry for being late, Chairman, but I heard some of the presentations in the office upstairs. I thank the Department of Social Protection for its work, in particular in recent years, on healthy eating in schools and breakfast clubs. Breakfast clubs have made a huge difference for many children. When my children went to school in Our Lady of Lourdes national school in Inchicore, there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: School Meals Programme: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: I am a latecomer to this committee but I want to thank you, Chairman. Sometimes we forget that the people at the top keep the show on the road. I wish to thank you in case we are not back, or, I should say, in case I am not back. It has been a pleasure to be on the committee. Most of all, it has been chaired so well. In fairness, the clerk and everyone else have kept all of us up to...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Your time is up Deputy.

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Mathews, please.

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Mathews, your time is up.

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Mathews, please-----

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Catherine Byrne: Deputy Mathews, please show some respect for the Chair. Your time is up and you are now eating into other people's time.