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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (6 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: I formally join with members in sending deepest sympathy to the people of Venezuela on the tragic death of Hugo Chávez. In the light of the debate we have just had on oil and gas, he did the complete opposite; he used the wealth of his country to better the lot of the poor. I do not think there are many oil oligarchs in Venezuela. I wish to join others in the expression of sympathy to...

Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Opposition took two hours just talking about that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: We have them every week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: Mr. Mitchell, MEP, called for optimism and I agree. Then we heard Mr. Murphy, MEP, advocate the kinds of demonstrations we see throughout Europe, the aim of which is unclear to me. As he is a member of the international trade committee, I was hoping he might have addressed an issue of concern to me, which is the proposed trade agreement between the EU and the US. Perhaps he might come back...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: Latvia - I was not too far away. Latvia is applying. There are 11 countries signing up to the financial transactions tax, which means that many of them are not. The EU has decided its budget, which is lower than anticipated. The Euro sceptics in Britain are applauding this as a victory to have reduced spending. We are talking about optimism and solidarity, which go hand in hand. Does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: What about the story of the pregnant woman in the bank in Greece? Is there a problem acknowledging the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: That is the Christian in the Deputy coming out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: It looked like a Greek demonstration or something that happened in Dublin last weekend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: Could I ask Mr. Murphy about the role of the Committee on International Trade? Perhaps he does not have a view on it. I thank him for allowing me to understand a little more about what constitutes "the genuine left", which is himself. I do not know how many more are included in the category. I recognise for the first time his ultra-leftist position and his contempt for the trade union...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: How could Mr. Murphy oppose an agreement that has not been concluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: It was because Mr. Murphy demanded a general strike and the trade union movement does not support a general strike. The implication is that everyone who does not support a general strike is stupid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: It is contempt because the trade union movement does not abide by his demands for a general strike.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (12 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a myriad of self-employed people are deemed to be underpaid with their PRSI and social welfare contributions between the years of 1988 and 1991; if she will outline if there is any particular reason these years should be deemed problematic as accountants have been advising their clients of this period; if she will clarify this situation;...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Rebates (12 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will investigate the reason it took nine years for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 to receive their rebate from her Department in respect of their last remaining employee who was made redundant in 2003; if she will agree to pay the person the interest lost on the refund over the nine years; and if she will make a statement on the...

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy has one minute and I am timing him now.

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: I am timing the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: His minute is up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: I thank both speakers for an in-depth discussion about this issue. I am a relatively new member of this committee, so I am still learning about Europe as I go along, notwithstanding the fact that I am a public representative with a mandate from the people. How do we fill this democratic deficit between the people, parliament and the European Union? The fact we have not come to terms with...

Topical Issue Debate: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (20 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: What is the Deputy on about? His party fell asleep on the job.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (20 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 22 January 2013 when the new circular will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13652/13]