Results 5,241-5,260 of 9,827 for speaker:Thomas Byrne
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: The Taoiseach has disregarded the rule of law.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: This is another example of legislation my leader has offered that Fianna Fáil will facilitate before the summer recess. Will the Taoiseach clarify what is the Government's position on the school admissions Bill? Has the Government taken a decision on it? Has the Minister, Deputy Bruton, made up his mind? There seems to be total indecision on education with the Technological...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: What are the Minister's views?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: The Minister is muddying the waters further.
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 48. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who was suffering from a mental health crisis and that did not receive appropriate and adequate care from a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27651/17]
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: My question relates to an individual, whose details I have kept private, who received totally inadequate hospital care when he presented at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with what will describe as a severe mental health crisis some time ago. The Minister has the details which were supplied with the question. The question has been tabled to initiate a discussion on that specific case but also...
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: As I understand, the only reason my constituent raised this issue publicly was not merely to complain and create a fuss but to try to make the service better for others who might find themselves in the same position but who did not have the support of friends, community and family. Where would they be? The referral for specialist help was six weeks after the initial appointment. Luckily,...
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: I am sure the Minister, Deputy Harris, has heard from my colleague, Deputy Browne. The Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, and the Taoiseach will have heard from Deputy Browne and my party leader, Deputy Martin, one of the key priorities for our party is the whole issue of mental health and implementing A Vision for Change and the money required to pay for the resources needed, which is the...
- Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: It was raised in the Dáil.
- Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: Where is Deputy Adams?
- Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: Do not play that card.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 74. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays that exist in County Meath in accessing a psychiatric consultant appointment; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that persons are waiting in excess of six weeks to see a psychiatric consultant. [27650/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the methodology behind the forecasts for new registrations for craft apprentices in each of the years 2017 to 2020; the basis for same; the reason the registrations peak in 2018 at 6,975 new registrations decline in 2019 and 2020; if construction activity inputs are included in this forecasting model; and the indicators of construction...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on Irish Rail's strategy to make train stations staffless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29325/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (22 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 236. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to implement planning guidelines regarding the development of solar panel PV farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29447/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (22 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 237. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the need for specific planning guidelines regarding the development of solar panel PV farms. [29448/17]
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: The Taoiseach should not bring the President into this.
- Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: It appears that the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017, which has been the subject of a great deal of discussion, is the only substantive legislation that the Government is offering before the summer recess. My party leader has outlined to the Taoiseach some legislation that is important to him. We have given a commitment to facilitate the passage of the Technological Universities...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timetable and plan for the provision of rural broadband in County Meath. [29488/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)
Thomas Byrne: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to improve broadband in rural parts of County Meath. [29487/17]