Results 281-300 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (7 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which he targets young people under 18 at risk of drug addiction; the programmes in place to deter young people from experimenting with illegal substances; if the new national drug strategy will make special provision for youths, under 18, and identify their specific needs in relation to education,...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (7 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason, further to the recent announcement to approve almost €2 million in respect of projects to address cocaine use and support rehabilitation here, the majority of this funding is to be spent on salaries; his views on whether this is the best use of available funding; and if it will have a real effect on...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (7 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the ongoing problems of gangland crime and drugs in Crumlin and Drimnagh, Dublin 12, and the negative effect this has on young people in the area, he will commit to improve facilities for the area, particularly in an area (details supplied) which is in need of new toilets and changing facilities that have been...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of visa applications in respect of persons (details supplied); if these visa applications will be expedited in view of their age and desire to reunite with family members here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35254/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (16 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 30 September 2008, if there have been recent transfers of staff from County Dublin VEC psychological services to the National Educational Psychological Service; if the resulting vacant positions within County Dublin VEC have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (16 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of people currently on waiting lists for psychological services within the County Dublin VEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35256/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school building project (details supplied) in Dublin 10; when building work will begin; if he will ensure this project is completed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35519/08]

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: We in Fine Gael, like the rest of the country, are appalled at the measure to cut the medical card for the over 70s. The elderly population of the country is up in arms following last week's budget announcement that the Minister for Finance had cut the automatic entitlement to the medical card for the over 70s. The Taoiseach acknowledged there would be some unease at this decision. He...

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Last weekend, on Thomas Street and in Ballyfermot, people queued to sign a petition calling for the reversal of this decision. I have never seen such outrage. Young and old were appalled by the Government's decision to cut back on the medical card. The elderly have paid their taxes, done their duty and contributed to the boom over the past 15 years. This is how Fianna Fáil, the Green...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Oct 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will instruct the regulator to open access to ducting, capable of carrying fibre optic cable, in public and private ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37169/08]

Written Answers — Drug-Related Deaths: Drug-Related Deaths (5 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the drug related death index; the number of drug-related deaths here to date in 2008, and each year since 2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38670/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the career guidance counsellor-student ratio here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/08]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: As a parent of four daughters, I am constantly reminded of the deficiencies in health services. In my own area, many young people have died through drug addiction, suicide and cancers of all forms. Last week's announcement by the Minister of the postponement of the commencement of a cervical cancer vaccination programme for 12 year old girls is beyond belief. It is only four months since...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: What happens if the Government cannot pay for it?

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I listened carefully to the statement made by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Hanafin, on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008. I was struck by how enthusiastic she was as she explained how generously she was treating the less-well off in our community. I started to wonder whether the Bill I had read was the same document as the one to which she was...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding allocated to a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 16 in 2008; if the Health Service Executive funding for this centre has been reduced; if funding of medical cards for recovering addicts attending this centre has been reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39438/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce testing for prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines for drivers involved in accidents as recommended (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39899/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (12 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has not received a grant for the teaching of technology despite being given the go-ahead to teach this subject as part of a pilot project; if he will make contact with the school to clarify its position as regards outstanding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome this Bill. It has been a long time coming. Since 2006 we have heard the Minister promising her "fair deal" but it will be late 2009 before we see any real progress with this scheme. In the meantime, many elderly people and their families have spent thousands of euro on nursing home care, and have struggled with the financial burden this has caused. As daughters and sons, we all...

National Drugs Strategy. (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the implications of budget 2009 on the national drugs strategy; the locations at which the 5% cuts in current spending on drugs initiatives which were highlighted in the budget will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40979/08]