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

Eric Byrne: Given the scenarios outlined, has social interaction stopped for the staff? Are pubs and restaurants still open and functioning? Do the staff live a normal life outside their working day or has this been restricted completely?

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

Eric Byrne: Therefore, is it non-stop?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State. I hope I do not repeat anything he said or anything in Deputy O'Reilly’s lengthy contribution. I will try to furrow a new path of questions. I wish the Minister of State the best of luck in his new job. He gave us a lengthy report and I have some questions that do not necessarily flow with his presentation. It is often repeated that for Europe to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: It was decided to monitor 17 EU countries and come up with country-specific recommendations. Part of the review was to deal with the fiscal obligations under the excessive deficit procedure, and the Commission was worried by the figures from France and Slovenia that they may not be in compliance with the budgetary targets that were set. We heard about Slovenia supposedly going for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (30 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 393. To ask the Minister for Health if and when he will include the drug Fampyra on the medical list which is used to help mobility for sufferers of multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36840/14]

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: Nobody in this House could not be moved by the horrendous sight of the bodies of dead asylum seekers on the beaches. That so many have been sacrificed, even on the high seas, by unscrupulous human traffickers is a blight on the face of humanity. Men, women and children are being sacrificed by evil traffickers of human beings. Some of those trafficked find security in whatever land they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: I would like to give a slightly upbeat contribution on the merits of emigrating for a set period of time. I recently attended a celebration in the RDS that was organised by the United States Embassy. I gather the Chairman was there too. If my memory is right, we were celebrating the fact that J1 visas have been taken up by 150,000 students over the years. The figure may have been 250,000....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: We need to put it in that context. It might be blasphemous to say so, but I would encourage every school leaver to leave this country for at least two years at some stage. That might not be deemed to be politically correct. Those who are going to come back will come back with far better life skills, experiences and open-mindedness. There is a contrast between the global world of today and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: We should look at what inward immigration has achieved for Ireland today. It has brought about a marvellous cultural diversity. This Government has given citizenship to between 30,000 and 60,000 members of new communities from 120 countries. We are a phenomenal country. These people are moving. The amount of movement in the world today is phenomenal. Many of those who are staying here...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: Is Irish Emigration in an Age of Austerity a Crosscare report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thought Crosscare had done it. I stand corrected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: The content of this is in our information pack. Would Mr. O'Brien have a difficulty with Irish emigration figures in light of the austerity report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: It was a fascinating to read in depth the number of people concerned, namely, 1,500, 900, 500, and 55. I found it fascinating and interesting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (2 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: 130. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to amend proposed legislation to allow orthoptists to prescribe glasses contingent on satisfying the CORU regulations on scope of practice for that profession by requiring a CORU accredited qualification in refraction and prescribing to meet the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/14]

Order of Business (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Minister sounded good on it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: 286. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline in tabular form the funding that has been advanced to the integration centre from 2005 to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37892/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: 460. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the education and training board (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37825/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome our guests. I have read up on the issues raised by them and it is clear that the Hungarian authorities are engaged in a series of frightening actions. The tragedy is that Hungary is a beautiful country and its people can be very beautiful too. Its parliament is a spectacular building which is the pride and joy of the people of Budapest. I would encourage anyone who has not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: In the interests of transparency, could Mr. Ligeti explain to me about the Norwegian foundation that was funding, part-funding or contributing to the funds of Transparency International? What is its fundamental function and role?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. I tend to applaud myself as a politician in government, as we constantly hear of increased employment levels, with 1.9 million people travelling to work every day. The forecast economic growth is almost on a par with China at this stage. Nevertheless, there appear to be terrible contradictions within our society which the witnesses may be able to...