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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: My next question is for Dr. O'Rourke and Dr. Buckley. There seems to be a difference between what they are recommending. I think Dr. Buckley goes further than Dr. O'Rourke. Do Dr. O'Rourke and Dr. Buckley agree with what I am saying? I am just trying to tease it out.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: In terms of recommendations for changes to the law. What Dr. O'Rourke proposed does not seem to be as expansive as what was proposed by Dr. Buckley. Dr. O'Rourke is looking for some amendments to existing legislation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: I do not devalue Dr. Buckley's contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Retention of Records Bill 2019: Discussion (26 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: Dr. Buckley has separate expertise that we value equally.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: My colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, has raised the issue of the flat rate expenses with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, as has Deputy Cassells in respect of the Tara Mines workers in particular. Can the Tánaiste give us an update? There is considerable fear among the teaching profession and, I am sure, many other professions about what the impact of this particular review...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for future investment in the primary routes of County Meath. [48149/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for future investment in the secondary routes of County Meath. [48148/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Data (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department contacted ETBs to put a hold on SNA posts from 20 August to 15 November 2019; if so, the ETBs contacted; the number of posts for which the request was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48386/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Employment Appeals Tribunal (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position of his Department with regard to the recommendations of an employment appeals tribunal on the use of summer holidays in the context of maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48406/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Training Fund (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent on the promotion of the human capital initiative on 7 November 2019 and associated advertising campaigns in relation to the launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48414/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools which have not opened in September 2019 due to a lack of enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48415/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when permanent accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied). [48434/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason enrolment caps were put in place at a school (details supplied). [48435/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (21 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to enhance the tourism experience in Kells, County Meath. [45283/19]
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: I raise the issue of the N2 and A5 roads. It is a major project that has been talked about for a considerable period. I refer not only to the section in the North of Ireland but also to the Slane bypass and further improvements nearer Dublin at Primatestown. Although the bypass in the national development plan is at route selection stage, it will not go in for planning permission until...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: Nobody can tell us when.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, is a Deputy from the area. I thought she would know.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: What will Deputy Farrell get under the new awards?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: Are you threatening?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)
Thomas Byrne: Is that a threat to the homeless?