Results 9,661-9,680 of 9,832 for speaker:Thomas Byrne
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: If he was sitting there as long as Deputy McGinley he would not be as good at it.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: I ask the Acting Chairman indicate when my time has concluded.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: Fine Gael would want to get a grip. I agree with Deputy O'Rourke that for Fine Gael, yesterday was all about insults. It is all Fine Gael seemed to be worried about. What is keeping me awake at night is the jobs situation in this country, not insults or not being involved in the process.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: The process we are going through at present is the correct one to keep all sectors of the economy and society involved. I am delighted to see the builders involved in it because I am sure they will have many ideas on how to spend capital money and create jobs. We had many jobs in construction and we need more construction work to be done. Last year, we saw a 2% reduction in national wealth....
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: ââis to spend that money as best it can. There will be cuts, as â¬2 billion must be cut from public expenditure this year. Private Members' motions will be tabled assailing the Government for doing what the Opposition has called on us to do, but in principle rather than practically. We must maintain our credit rating. Fitch Ratings affirmed it last week but other agencies are keeping...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2009)
Thomas Byrne: The Deputy should stop lecturing us all. People are losing their jobs.
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: It is absolutely typical of the Opposition, at a time when inflation is reaching its euro-area target of 2%, to introduce a motion that is essentially about inflation and price increases. The real threat, of course, is deflation. There will be problems, in fact, if inflation goes below 2%. It is not good for the economy to have inflation at such a low level. It is a mistimed motion from...
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Prices are going down. That is a fact based on the statistics. This is a mistimed, mismanaged motion by an Opposition who would mismanage the economy if it had half a chance. Thankfully, the people have not given them the chance.
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: That is not what is in the Opposition's motion. It is in the Government's motion.
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Why is that not referred to? Why is the Oppositionââ
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Why does the Opposition not refer to that in its motion? The Government amendment to the motion, which I agree with and support, mentions jobs, confidence in the economy, tax issues, inflation, and the national development plan â all the broader issues that are affecting the wider public. They are the important issues. Inflation is not an important issue at the moment.
- Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Inflation is coming down, and in fact deflation is a possible problem. We certainly do not want that to happen because it would be an utter disaster for the economy. We must talk up the economy, because talking up prices, when we are approaching deflation and prices are not increasing, is actually good for the economy provided it is moderated to an extent. The Government amendment mentions...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant to a child (details supplied) in County Meath; and if this child is entitled to additional SNA support from the National Council for Special Education. [43922/08]
- Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Deputy Kenny gave his press release last week.
- Written Answers — School Equipment: School Equipment (27 Nov 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the sources of funding available for the installation of an arsenic filter at a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [43314/08]
- Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (27 Nov 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for summer works at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if approval will be given for the same application. [43315/08]
- Written Answers — Random Drug Testing Programmes: Random Drug Testing Programmes (26 Nov 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel tested under the drug testing programme in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number and rank of those who tested positive; the type and class of drugs detected; the action taken when a member tests positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42649/08]
- Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (26 Nov 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Defence if any weapons handed in by members of the public under the Firearms (Dangerous Weapons) Order, 1972 are held in storage by the Defence Forces; if so when these were handed in; the number, nature and type of weapons and his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42650/08]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Nov 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant to a child (details supplied) in County Meath; and if this child is entitled to individual or shared access support from the National Council for Special Education. [42048/08]