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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 1188. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of site visits by IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland in the Kells local enterprise area, County Meath, since the advent of the new regional aid guidelines with grants for employment and capital support in Kells; the nature of the advertising and marketing campaign to attract jobs and investment to Kells following on from...

An Teanga Gaeilge: Statements (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Sin deireadh seafóideach le ráiteas seafóideach sa Dáil ar maidin. Bhí a fhios ag daoine go raibh deich nóiméad againn. B'shin ceann de na ráitis is faide a chualamar riamh sa Dáil agus níl mórán de léite ar chor ar bith. Measaim gur féidir an dearcadh atá ag an Rialtas i leith na Gaeilge a bhaint amach ón...

Other Questions: Motor Insurance (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 8. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will complete his review of the insurance sector; the process for implementing measures to reduce motor insurance inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10517/16]

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to speak on the Bill and I commend my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, for his consistency and doggedness in bringing it forward. Not only is he reintroducing the legislation we brought forward last year - at which time it was voted down - he is also fulfilling the promise of the Minister who said that if the banks did not act, he would do so. As the Minister has failed to...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: The minimum wage.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 19. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to give effect to the commitment to bring forward a plan for the growth and development of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10518/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a D type long stay visa. [10881/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Functions (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an internal dispute resolution application by the spouse of a person (details supplied). [10730/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 107. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria local authorities must adhere to when assessing applications for a grant to provide a well for a new domestic water supply. [10729/16]

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I apologise to the House and my colleagues on the sub-committee for being late. I was still on Seanad time because the Order of Business in that House used to last an hour. I recommend to my colleagues involved the Seanad reform or innovation to reduce the length of their Order of Business because half an hour is sufficient. I thank my colleagues for facilitating me. I thank all my...

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Is the sitting due to continue after Oral Questions?

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Will further business be concluded before the House adjourns today?

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I have heard media reports that there may well be other business before the House adjourns.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Has the Government Chief Whip been informed of any business to be taken at 6 p.m.?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy McConalogue has been appointed Fianna Fáil Party spokesperson on agriculture and I have succeeded him as the Fianna Fáil Party spokesperson on education. It is a privilege to assume this important role and I thank my party leader, Deputy Micheál Martin, for my appointment. This role has had great resonance over many years in my party in terms of various achievements....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: With 506 pages in the ministerial brief, it may take some time to master it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: As this is my first day putting questions to the Minister, I do not expect to take up too much time. I am still learning the ropes in respect of procedure. This is a serious issue and I am glad the pilot scheme is not being rolled out nationally yet. Learning support resource teaching should be based on need. Many schools would face significant reductions and pupils with special...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: More progress could be made if additional resources were provided. The Minister has outlined some of the resources that will be provided - that there will be more educational psychologists and more resources for the NEPS in order to reduce waiting times for assessments. I see that as the best way to reduce inequality, give everybody a chance and ensure that whatever resources are available...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: What will the consequences be for the exam results of those students in ASTI-staffed schools if this issue is not resolved? In support of the ASTI, the Minister's predecessors had a very bad approach and attempted to railroad through these reforms. We all know of the controversy of the past number of years in that regard. I am glad to hear the union is willing to meet with the Minister but...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I understand that but it still is a matter of deep regret that students' exam results will be put in peril if the Minister and the ASTI do not sort this out. The 10% in question will be missing from next year's results and that is a matter of deep concern. It needs to be sorted out by September at the very latest, so we need to get the skates under everybody. I am glad the ASTI has offered...