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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: Are they allowed employment in the public sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran (10 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: I extend the warm hand of friendship to the ambassador, H.E. Mr. Hossein Panahiazar. and congratulate him on the excellent work he has done in opening up the trade relations between Iran and Ireland for beef and sheep meat. We, on behalf of the trade, applaud his efforts. I have very little in common with his country, in so far as an Irish politician gets a mandate from the people to...

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy can talk.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Amendments (9 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: We have no fears about Deputy Higgins's party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with European External Action Service (3 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: The witnesses are most welcome. I apologise for not having read the briefing note. We were called into two meetings, one of which concerned an issue in Malawi and another concerned the delegation from Bahrain talking about human rights. I apologise for not being well briefed and if I put questions that may not be applicable. What is the relationship between Europe and the African Union...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (2 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he proposes to vindicate the constitutional rights of the parents who live in Portobello across Dublin 6, 8 and 12, and who are involved with the Portobello Educate Together group, to ensure that their children receive a primary education that is in accordance with their conscience and lawful preference; if he will explain the way to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (2 Oct 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedures in place for parents of school going children who are offered a place on the TÚS scheme, but, cannot take up the offer of a place due to the fact that they cannot afford or source within their own family adequate childcare cover; if this will impact their entitlement to a Department of Social Protection payment; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Drugs Strategy Budget (27 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps being taken to ensure the continued viability of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41032/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Kordofan and South Sudan: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: We are a small country but Irish Aid does phenomenal work. Some of the countries in Africa are now well developed and their economic status is growing internationally. Does their continent have versions of its own of Trócaire and Médecins Sans Frontières? Do our guests work alongside such organisations or does their work involve a Western concept of aid and assistance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Kordofan and South Sudan: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: I thank both organisations for their contributions. I now have a clear understanding of the situation from the maps provided. To a layperson, it is a complicated area. As an Irish citizen, I felt the Sudanese issue was portrayed on television and radio as being resolved, in that 99% of people in South Sudan agreed in a plebiscite to declare independence. I was mystified by people...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Student Support Schemes Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 will be given permission to finish their course work on placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40189/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Palestine and Israel: Discussion with EAPPI (19 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: We should not have to rely on some brave worker to refuse to handle the produce or take the political route. We should inform our MEPs that when they must make a definitive decision of the European Parliament's international trade committee protocol, they should take on board what we have to say to them as a result of today's meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Palestine and Israel: Discussion with EAPPI (19 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: A vote will be taken in the European Parliament on that matter at the plenary meeting in October. It is important for us to convey to the MEPs the views expressed today by members and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who was made public statements on this matter, such that the MEPs will be familiar with this committee's opinion when debating the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Palestine and Israel: Discussion with EAPPI (19 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: I thank the delegation for attending the meeting. The Quaker organisation and other Christian groups are doing tremendous work. I am very impressed with the Keep Hope Alive campaign which centres on the planting of olive trees in the Palestinian areas. Like other speakers I thank the witnesses for their observations and reporting back because it is ultimately a political issue that must be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; if she will expedite this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38765/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licence Fee Payments (18 Sep 2012)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding television licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38459/12]

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (19 Jul 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application for redevelopment (details supplied); the timeframe in which a decision will be made, funds to be released and work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/12]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether there is a clear opportunity to develop a coherent local development process which supports the delivery of the objectives set by the local and national government; his further views on whether local development companies, partnerships, will play a key role in supporting communities,...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 484: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support the partnership local development companies who enable an efficient and effective delivery of programmes, and importantly ensure that the community have a direct input to articulating their needs and having these needs reflected in a programme response by partnerships. [36035/12]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether, in any revision of the role of local area partnerships, full consideration will be given to the diversity throughout Dublin city of the various communities requiring benefits form social inclusion measures and that a considered restructuring should only take place after due...