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Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: This debate is being watched by members of the public who want answers. They want us to seek consensus and show generosity to the Opposition. I believe the Government has shown such generosity in listening to ideas from the Opposition and providing its spokespersons with figures and information. I note with interest the welcome statement by the Minister for Finance that the Opposition will...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to a scheme whereby family members could provide loans to other family members for small business purposes on a full commercial basis but which would attract some type of tax relief to the benefit of the lending family member. [37966/10]

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I welcome this Bill because this is an area that has caused controversy in recent years, perhaps more than it warranted, but the legislation should hopefully pass quickly and give people some peace of mind that they are safe in their own homes and action they take to defend themselves or their property will not come back to haunt them civilly or criminally in reasonable circumstances. For...

Loan Guarantee Scheme: Motion (Resumed). (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Government's amendment to the Fine Gael motion. I listened with interest to speakers on both sides of the debate. There is a general consensus across the floor that small and medium enterprises are the cornerstone of our economy and if we do not protect the cornerstone, the whole thing will collapse. We must support small and medium...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to have this opportunity to take part in this debate on a Private Members' motion on electricity, energy and fuel, broadly amended by the Government. I am glad that the Labour Party tabled the motion but I am more glad that the Government has amended it to reflect the reality of the good work that has been undertaken by agencies on behalf of the State. Perhaps the Labour Party...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Gilmore knows about re-branding.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (12 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to a query (details supplied) [35897/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (12 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance the deposit protections available to retail depositors in an organisation (details supplied) [35953/10]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (7 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the provision of a drug (details supplied) is covered on the medical card scheme. [35587/10]

Economic Strategy: Motion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Is rún an-thábhachtach í an rún atá os ár gcomhair inniu. Baineann an rún leis an dífhostaíocht, an eacnamaíocht agus straitéis an Rialtais chun rudaí a chur chun cinn sa tír seo. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this issue. The Opposition's main focus is attacking the Government and highlighting the problems that exist. Deputies are aware of those...

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed) (30 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: The authors of the Regling and Watson report suggested that the collapse in tax revenue was the main reason for the sharp increase in the fiscal deficit during the 2008-09 period. They argued that there were a number of reasons for that collapse, most particularly the massive change in the taxation structure. They pointed out that the Government, which has put its hands up in this regard,...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (30 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if a taxpayer can obtain tax relief on medical expenses incurred in Northern Ireland, particularly dental expenses. [34151/10]

Written Answers — Guardianship Rights: Guardianship Rights (30 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform her plans to increase the scope for visitation and access rights for grandparents, particularly when a child's parent has died and where access by grandparents to a child may be restricted by the other parent. [34354/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a rural broadband scheme and, in particular his plans to provide broadband to households in Meath who have no service provider. [34407/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 1439: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of a document (details supplied) if the matter is solely a matter for the elected members of the relevant local authority; if he has any role in approving the said document; if he would have any role in the implementation of the document if approved by the elected members; if he can amend the...

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Tugaim tacaíocht do rún an Aire agus an Rialtais anocht. Táimid ag vótáil chun ráthaíocht ELG a choimeád i bhfeidhm go dtí deireadh na bliana. Tá muinín agam as an Aire, as an Taoiseach agus as an Rialtas. Is sóé do pháirtithe an Fhreasúra dul i gcoinne an rúin. Tabharfaidh an rún cosaint do choigilteoirí na tíre seo, cosaint dóibh siúd a chuireann infheistíocht sa...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Jul 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 726: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the type of works that can be applied for under the summer works programme under external environment. [31575/10]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (8 Jul 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 727: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the grants given to schools in County Meath under €1 million since 1 June 2007 in tabular form. [31576/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Jul 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is a different means test for single-parent families and two-parent families for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance. [30110/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Jun 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on tax revenues of an increase in the capital gains tax rate to 28% and if this would affect our competitive taxation position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28314/10]