Results 941-960 of 1,687 for speaker:Eric Byrne
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: We were threatened that children would not be allowed to be adopted-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: No, Russian children.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Russian children.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: We did not get the opportunity to debate that issue then, but now that the ambassador is here, maybe he can recall that incident. I am recalling for him the fact that it was the most insensitive correspondence this committee has ever received from an ambassador. I am not a diplomat; I am a street fighter and a politician. I do not want to be offensive, but I want to express anger in an...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Chairman-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: In fact, there is much the argument H. E. Mr. Peshkov has not addressed. For example, the Party of Regions-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: If the Vice Chairman wants to correct the record, the Party of Regions did not dissolve with Yanukovych disappearing. They were, and are, part of the interim government, and the right parties are a minority, not a majority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Would H.E. Mr. Peshkov be happy that the OSCE should monitor the presidential election? What is his position on the holding of the election on 25 May?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: I was only taking the lead from the Vice Chairman.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Crimea-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: I am sorry, with all due respect, Crimea is not an-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Crimea is not an affiliate of OSCE.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Are they, the Crimean authorities, affiliates of the OSCE?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: I am asking if they are.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: They do not have the authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: It is interesting that Russia does.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: I have a final question. The interim Government in Kiev, which Russia does not recognise, has plans for an election on 25 May. Already, some long-term observers from the OSCE have been chosen. Can the ambassador tell me what is Russia's position on the holding of the presidential election? Second, will Russia support OSCE election monitoring as an integral part of this process?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Russian Federation Ambassador (12 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: Should Yanukovych return to stand in that election? I wish to record that he did fairly win the election.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: 108. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12535/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)
Eric Byrne: I refer to the sad decision by Switzerland to restrict the movement of people within Europe. What have been the repercussions of this decision to date? I understand the country has lost senior education positions within the European Union, but what penalties has it suffered? What are the implications for Swiss nationals in Europe? I welcome the debate on Africa and Europe. It is...