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- Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (14 Oct 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the Health Service Executive position on cord blood collection at the time of infant birth; and if there are plans to investigate stem cell treatment and the medical benefits of such treatment. [34963/08]
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
Thomas Byrne: I commend the Government on its stewardship of the economy in the past ten years. What is the first advice a financial adviser would give to any family when paying down a mortgage when it comes into more money or achieves a higher income than previously? He would recommend paying off the mortgage, which is what the Government has done in the past ten years.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
Thomas Byrne: The debt to national wealth ratio is now down to 23% from a high of 96% in the early 1990s, which is an outstanding achievement by any set of standards. While it is given no credit by any member of the Opposition, the people at home understand that. If we consider other countries with national debts, in Japan it is 180% of its wealth. The USA has added $1 trillion to national debt in...
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
Thomas Byrne: I will be on local radio tomorrow telling them that Deputy Bruton recommends spending less money.
- Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)
Thomas Byrne: The Fine Gael Deputies and councillors cannot have it both ways. They cannot say they want more money spent when their finance spokesperson and deputy leader criticises us in the Dáil for spending too much money over the years. The people know the tricks they are playing. The Government has done a fantastic job. It established the National Pensions Reserve Fund despite some criticism for...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Jul 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of occupational therapy and speech and language therapy applications for a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [28348/08]
- Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (8 Jul 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 927: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to excavations by Meath County Council at a development (details supplied) in County Meath; if there is an archaeologist on site to monitor all excavation work. [27525/08]
- Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (2 Jul 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he proposes to mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland's involvement in peacekeeping operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25850/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jul 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on two recent newspaper articles (details supplied) regarding the performance of Irish troops in Chad; if he is satisfied that the commanders understand their mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25849/08]
- Health Services. (1 Jul 2008)
Thomas Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for permitting this matter to be discussed on the Adjournment. The existing health centre in Laytown, County Meath, was built for a former era, that is, before the area of Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington became the second largest town in County Meath, which it effectively now is after Navan. The health centre also serves areas beyond that, including...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the progress made and the future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Navan. [24835/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Drogheda. [24937/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation regarding the processing of applications for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme in County Meath. [24652/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Drogheda. [24936/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Navan. [24939/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 415: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Drogheda. [24938/08]
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Deputy Kenny cannot even run a party.
- Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (18 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for residency of a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [23839/08]
- Written Answers — Tree Felling Licences: Tree Felling Licences (5 Jun 2008)
Thomas Byrne: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Meath County Council was consulted in relation to a forestry licence (details supplied); and the response of Meath County Council. [22314/08]
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)
Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this motion, particularly because the Opposition mentioned a school in my constituency, Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, Laytown. Since I became an elected representative I have visited this school more than any other in my constituency. I know the school as well as anyone. The fact remains that massive numbers of extra teachers will come into the...