Results 961-980 of 1,687 for speaker:Eric Byrne

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: I will not recite my previous statement on my reservations about implementation of the eastern partnership programme, about which I asked a number of questions in the past, but I will not labour the point, other than to say I was not happy that the Russian language element in the eastern portion of Ukraine had been adequately addressed. We saw what happened in Armenia and there were telltale...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (25 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: 476. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form for 2013 and 2014 information regarding jobs clubs funded by her Department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12791/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Marriages of Convenience (25 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: 787. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the number of arranged marriages taking place here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13754/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (25 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: 791. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any dialogue has occurred between the different religious groups and his Department regarding arranged marriages and girls under the age of 17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13809/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: 109. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be taken on an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if this matter will be dealt with as urgently as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14293/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: The ladies were chatting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Ms Hempenstall back but we should also say goodbye to the man who so ably substituted in her absence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Was the Chairman not here last week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: We are doing it now rather belatedly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the ambassador for his comprehensive presentation. I thank the Chairman as well, given that he agreed to an in-depth analysis of a crisis that occurred 40 years ago. I congratulate him also on his recognition of the Western Sahara issue, which also has been forgotten for 40 years and which we will be discussing in greater detail in future. We are far apart geographically, but we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Yes. It is incredible to think it has been 40 years in the making, which is why we are debating the issue at this committee. Famagusta is almost like a city in mothballs. It is a phenomenal sight and this is happening in the European region. I wish Ambassador Stavrinos every success with the review. I am looking forward with bated breath to what will happen on 31 March to see how the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: The troika was here, too.

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Most of my talking is done at committee meetings, and I had not intended to make a contribution today because I am sure the Minister of State is fed up listening to me repeat myself. However, I note the contributions from speakers and I support the report, because it has been moulded by those of us on the committee. I suppose it is a bit self-congratulatory if one starts to recognise the...

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Deputy Michael McNamara is taking care of it.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: We would all be in trouble if that were the case.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Deputy O'Dea should not be feeling so inferior.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Did Deputy O'Dea not feel nervous at that time?

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: The sound of the gunfire deafened him.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy is the most pathetic member of the House.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Is to not listen to Deputy O'Dea.