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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I remind the delegates of one outstanding question on the study of relationships, which was mentioned in the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I asked the question but did not receive the answer. Is progress being made on the study of relations between the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the European Union?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I ask Mr. Donoghue to send me a copy when he gets hold of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: It might be covered in the study of relationships.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Before the officials leave is it appropriate to congratulate Ms Samantha Power on her appointment by Barack Obama?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Development Priorities for the Post-2015 Development Framework: Discussion with Dóchas (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: To tell the truth, Chairman, I am a latecomer to this millennium goals debate because I was not around when the goals were being formulated. In that sense, I am in catch-up mode. In that context, I thank Dóchas for assisting me by providing some clarity on the issue. I also educate myself by attending Irish Aid functions, the most recent one involving Ms Mary Robinson in Dublin...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Where is the Deputy getting that from?

Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: We did not ask for fellows to be allowed to drive cars while drunk, like the Deputy's brother

Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy has some cheek in saying the Garda is maligned.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: When have you lads ever had a conscious for Christ sake? You murdered 3,000 people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with CES (20 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Chairman has caught me on the hop. I thought I would have been last on the list but I will jump in the deep end. I thank Mr. Freudenstein for his contribution. I must confirm I am a relatively new member of the committee and have been doing a lot of catching up. I read Mr. Freudenstein's documentation which has helped me to clarify a number of issues which have been knocking about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with CES (20 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Some of us do from our backgrounds. It is a fascinatingly challenging proposition to determine how we read ourselves into where Europe is going, in particular in light of some of the comments made. I refer to the comments on England. Mr. Freudenstein spoke of having supernational authority which can overrule national decisions when it comes to economic affairs raising yet another...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Has Deputy Martin told them why?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I suggest that we pass on our best wishes for a speedy recovery to our colleague, Senator Norris, who has cancer. Senator Norris has issued a statement, outlining that he is ill with cancer. We applaud his bravery and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Council and Development Aid: Discussion with Minister of State (26 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: An interesting transition has taken place in that this committee used to focus on foreign affairs, and almost exclusively on aid, while it now focuses on trade and trade links. We are now speaking increasingly about development aid. I welcome the challenges and new direction, which direction has been taken in conjunction with the African ambassadors, headed by the Kenyan ambassador, who is...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy's party did not leave them with their dignity.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (2 Jul 2013)

Eric Byrne: 335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cuts to the educational provision for children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with CEPS (2 Jul 2013)

Eric Byrne: I apologise, but I am a member of the foreign affairs committee, which is receiving a delegation of Vietnamese National Assembly representatives at 2.30 p.m. If Dr. Piedrafita sees me disappearing, it will not be a reflection on her contribution. I apologise to the Vice Chairman in advance instead of later.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy knows well what it is about.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Eric Byrne: If the Deputy does not agree he should call a vote.