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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Senator asked a question. He does not know what that means.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: Four hours later. I welcome the ambassador. The ambassador’s suggestions today read to me as if everybody in the world is marching out of step except Israel on the plans to expand or develop new settlements. The ambassador condemned the position of the Irish Government, which has condemned the Israeli position. The United States, Israel’s closest ally, has condemned it, and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding excise duty on alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33963/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 311. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding implications of a write-off of mortgage interest and property owners' ability to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 368. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for a programme of restoration to the historical Magazine Fort which occupies a commanding location within the Phoenix Park but which is empty, unused and derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34146/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 379. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the EU, Colombia, Peru free trade agreement requires ratification by all member state parliaments before it is transposed into law; if so, when it will be brought before the Dáil for final ratification into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34348/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 684. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a complaint made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34627/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 1128. To ask the Minister for Health when a surgical appointment will take place in respect of a person (details supplied); if this appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34744/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 1194. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form the number of projects, groups and other bodies that have been funded so far this year by Irish Aid under the Development Education and Civil Society Section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 1477. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the position regarding the funding of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33053/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: International Agreements (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland abstained on a recent UN vote (details supplied) when other EU countries mainly abstained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35813/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Student Support Schemes (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding financial difficulties experienced by graduate-entry students of medicine (details supplied). [35891/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 281. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the official position on Iraqi refugees coming here in the wake of the ISIS crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35814/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 514. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence, details supplied, in relation to the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/14]

Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: It is all about taking business-class flights.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: What is the update on the request from ICTU for a meeting on the Columbia issue? Has a date been set? Has a letter been sent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: Can we include in the minutes that the meeting has been arranged?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: People need to be prepared.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the witnesses. I lived in Africa for four years and know it very well. We returned relatively recently from Sierra Leone. I thank Mr. Andrews, who applauded the work of our embassy in Freetown. In our last meeting I specifically asked about the welfare of our staff. At the time three women were employed, one of whom is now the ambassador, and they are phenomenal workers. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: In regard to the decision on the three-day lock-down by the Government of Sierra Leone, who instigated this? Was it a government decision or part of a WHO strategy to contain the spread of the disease? Have any of those present experienced what has been reported as riots or violence against NGOs by native people who resent the arrival of those providing health assistance or who believe...