Results 281-300 of 9,823 for speaker:Thomas Byrne

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Thomas Byrne: The current name does not sound appropriate. It sounds like an ominous complex with 450 "rooms" and "ancillary facilities" but we know that the 22 courtrooms to deal with all Dublin criminal business will take up much of the complex. I am glad to see from Deputy O'Connor's point of view that there will continue to be a District Court in Tallaght. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for my...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if same is being assessed on the over 70s criteria on the basis of their spouse being over the age of 70 years and their combined gross income being below the relevant thresholds. [33282/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 1264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a student who has previously dropped out of a third level college course can enter a new third level course and apply for grant aid from the State for fees and maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34086/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: That is rubbish. None of them has supported Fine Gael's policy.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Anecdotes, that is what Fine Gael policy is based on.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Allen's contribution was helpful and he asked useful questions. However, it is interesting that his and other Opposition Members' contributions demonstrate that Fine Gael seems to have completely moved away from its original policy. It also seems to have moved away from the allegation made at the start by the Fine Gael spokesperson on finance about the selection of 1,500 developers....

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected monetary gain to the State from the State guarantee to the banking sector in the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34916/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected monetary gain to the State from the recapitalisation scheme to the banking sector in the years 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34917/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if approval has been sought by the Health Service Executive for the filling of four dentists' posts in County Meath which is a majority of the current allocation of seven for the county; when such approval will be granted by her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34928/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the income taxes, levies and charges applicable to a person who is earning less than €200 per week. [35345/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position of an application for funding from the HSE for dental care by persons (details supplied) in County Louth. [35304/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 380: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding for households and for local authorities which is available for treatment systems when arsenic levels in water in a given rural area are higher than they should be, in water supplied by private wells and by group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/09]

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Tá áthas orm teacht isteach anseo anocht chun labhairt ar son Bille an Fhreasúra seo; caithifimid a admháil gurb iad a thóg é chun an Tí. I am somewhat surprised that professional indemnity insurance is not mandatory. One assumes when one goes to a doctor that he or she has professional indemnity cover. When the Bill goes to Committee Stage I would like the committee to consider the...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (14 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Meath who is availing of the post-primary school transport scheme is entitled to get a bus home under this scheme after 5 p.m. each evening in view of the fact that they are doing evening study at school. [36036/09]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (15 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 228: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates for compliance with recent legislation requiring building energy rating certificates; the proposals he will introduce to increase the enforcement of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the withdrawal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [36753/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for major capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [36789/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Oct 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a child (details supplied) in County Meath is entitled to the allocation of a special needs assistant from the National Council for Special Education. [37283/09]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (3 Nov 2009)

Thomas Byrne: I am glad this debate is taking place in the House tonight. It should not, however, take place in an atmosphere of fear, worrying people, but of hope, letting people know options are available. One of the most irresponsible statements I heard in this House since I was elected was that of the Labour Party leader claiming the world and its mother knows that as soon as the NAMA legislation is...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (3 Nov 2009)

Thomas Byrne: The banks with certain exceptions are working with borrowers. That is not to say what the banks are doing is always right; there are many flaws to their approaches to the matter. By and large, on a case-by-case basis, the main banks covered by the State guarantee are working with their borrowers. I propose that the mortgages of the sub-prime lenders be bought by the main financial...