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Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: I could be creating a precedent in the House if I read into the Official Report my PPS number. I do not mind. If anyone wants to know my PPS number, they can give me a shout. In the case of almost every constituent for whom I undertake political queries, whether relating to medical cards, housing or other difficulties, part and parcel of the request involves their PPS number. They all...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: What is this business of a song and dance about PPS numbers? If Deputy Cowen wishes I will give him my PPS number or read it into the record and the whole world can see it.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: This is the greatest deviation from a theoretical debate that I have ever heard. Everyone has a PPS number. There is no big fear about giving a PPS number.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: I would love to ask my constituency colleagues whether they ever ask their constituents for their PPS numbers when making representations on their behalf. If they told me that they do not, they would be telling me lies. Would it be appropriate for me to read into the Official Report my PPS number?

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: Very well. I will not do so.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: If it is against the rules of the House I will not do so, but if any of my constituents want to ring me to ask my PPS number, I will be glad to give to them.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: If this water authority accidentally forgets to delete my PPS number, which I have registered, I will not take it to court. I am happy for the company to keep it in the records.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Eric Byrne: You gave it back

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: 531. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the drug problem in Dublin City centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49514/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes Funding (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: 786. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to an institution (details supplied) regarding funding for courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1111/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: 888. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for community fora (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49631/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration Issues: World Health Organization (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: The delegates are more than welcome. It is suggested in the presentation that the regional office appreciates the role Ireland plays with the WHO, despite being a small country. The regional office has been head hunting countries and Ireland has been mentioned. We are very proud that it has suggested Ireland could act as a champion. It is quite capable of doing so. I also congratulate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration Issues: World Health Organization (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Can I just say that sickle cell was probably the issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration Issues: World Health Organization (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: I could not remember the name of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: I wish to thank the Vice Chairman and other members of the committee for affording me this unique experience to make a presentation as a member of the committee, rather than the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade giving us the storyline. This is the first time we have used a mixture of verbal and visual elements in a presentation. I wish to thank the staff who have worked with me in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: I will not take that long.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Can we have the first slide? In fairness to the Moldovans, we should respect in this presentation the fact that Moldova is an independent state. This is their national emblem and this is their national flag. I thought we should show the flag as the first symbol of Moldova. These are on the screens if anybody wants them. In respect of the next slide, it is important for us to see where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: The next slide shows images of how the parties campaign. The party on the right is the PLDM, Pro-EU Liberal Democrats, the second largest party that got 20% of the vote. The banners are those of the Patria party, which was struck off. On the next slide, we see the Socialist Party. In the West, we think of socialists as social democrats but in Moldova, this is the most pro-Russian party...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Moldova was a republic of the USSR and from the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Moldova was run by the Communist Party. As Moldova progressed the Communist Party split and other democratic forces came into play. Among the minority groups that got no seat there were probably some right wing parties with which I am not familiar, but they are not to the fore. I suppose one could say the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreement between EU and Moldova: Discussion (14 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: It is down on the water by the Black Sea.