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Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Thomas Byrne: -----and we are one of the most advanced countries and democracies in the world. We have a competitive, consistent and a transparent corporate tax regime, good access and connectivity and an excellent return on investment. The Irish sites of leading global companies play a key role in creating or adding value to the goods and services that underpin the modern global economy anchored in...

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Thomas Byrne: -----and the sooner that trade agreement is fully ratified, the better because it is of huge benefit for our indigenous sector, which Deputy Tóibín talks so much about. We should really have a united front on this because that reduces the burden, and economic cost and gives huge opportunities for businesses here in Ireland. We are living together in challenging times. There...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Tá áthas orm a bheith anseo le Seanadóirí inniu. Gabhaim buíochas leo as ucht na deise seo chun Lá na hEorpa a cheiliúradh anseo sa Seanad. Mar is eol dóibh, mar Bhaill den Teach seo, beidh comóradh 75 bliain Fhorógra Schuman againn i mbliana. This visionary proposal signalled the start of European integration and acted as the earliest...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Not us.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: The Lithuanians fear for their lives at the moment.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I agree with it.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I am not defending it. I am stating their state of mind.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I thank all Senators for their contributions to the debate. We have all, in some ways, quoted from the Schuman Declaration. It is important to remember, and Senator Higgins is right, that the original proposal for the European Union was to physically merge the coal and steel industries of Europe so it would not just be theoretically impossible to have a war on the European Continent between...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: The Security Council is the only body that can mandate rules that have to be followed under international law. The General Assembly cannot do that and that has not been the case since the foundation of the United Nations. It simply cannot mandate rules that have to be complied with under international law.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: We cannot allow Russia and China to continue to dictate the pace in the work we do as a sovereign country in the European Union. I also thank my colleagues from the Government side who have raised very important issues. I thank Senator Casey and Senator O'Loughlin, who talked about their work on the Council of Europe which, of course, works very closely with the European Union. Senator...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I am glad that Europe is still as popular as ever. I am sure the Members who are due to arrive will arrive very soon. I suppose, given the order of the Dáil, I must go ahead. I am glad to join the Ceann Comhairle and the people of Ireland to mark Europe Day 2025. This year, we mark not only Europe Day, but also a remarkable milestone in our shared history, that is, the 75th...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Yes, I smiled when Deputy Ó Laoghaire said that. It does not mean anything.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: No, the Deputy should go ahead.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I will continue to speak if Deputy Ó Laoghaire wants. I will tell him all about Sinn Féin's European policy.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: We are not doing that.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: I thank all the Members for their interesting contributions. It is fitting in this House, as we represent the sovereign will of the Irish people, that we pause to reflect on the past, present and future of the European Union and Ireland's unique and valued place within it. We must never forget when we talk about the European Union that we are the European Union. The European Union is not a...

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: This is exactly my point again. We get criticised by the Opposition and the Government of Israel.

Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)

Thomas Byrne: The actions the Irish Government has taken have been very much appreciated by the people of Palestine, not only in the context of our practical, financial and humanitarian support, but also by our recognition of their country as well. We are very much an outlier in the European Union in that regard. While we will keep talking to our European colleagues on this issue, there are different...