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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I asked specific questions about Moldova, which is in a vulnerable position, and the fact that Europe is trying to develop a Russian-language radio and television service aimed at counteracting the propaganda successes of Russia.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: My apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Sir William Cash, who is a breath of fresh air for us here. This is about the sixth meeting we have had dealing with the issue of a British exit and he is the sole witness we have heard speak on behalf of the proposition. This is in contrast to our huge team of academics, economists, specialists in international law and people who understand the function and role of the city of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: Sir William is waving the green flag for us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I congratulate Sir William on it. He is a breath of fresh air because I have just returned from Riga, where I met a gentleman I had never met previously, Mr. Mike Gapes, MP for Ilford South, and whose view was totally different than Sir William's.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: Sir William believes that there would be a 60% or 70% vote by the British people to exit Europe. He might answer my next proposition. It is the United Kingdom, comprising three and a bit parts, the bit being Northern Ireland, with England, Scotland and Wales. We know the political divisions that exist and that Scotland would be pro Europe. Would it not be ironic if the flag bearer of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: Is it about the right to property, by any chance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: No, I am thinking about Edmund Burke.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: Kangaroo courts.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: They have not gone away, you know.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: There is a smoke screen here.

Leaders' Questions (24 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: Who will not pay? Deputy Gerry Adams will not pay.

Leaders' Questions (24 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: People like the Deputy are on the public record as saying they will not pay, and the Deputy is one of them. He is a sponger.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Smoking Ban (24 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: 710. To ask the Minister for Health if e-cigarettes come within the ambit of the smoking ban; if the use of these is illegal in public premises such as bars and restaurants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12020/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (24 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: 894. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the roll-out of the social inclusion and community activation programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11770/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone: Irish Ambassador (25 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I was a councillor for 30 years but now I am a Deputy. That is why I am sitting on the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone: Irish Ambassador (25 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I thank the Chairman. I am under terrible pressure as I have another meeting at 10.30 a.m. It would be remiss of me not to welcome the ambassador and to thank her for her contribution. For those of us who had travelled to Sierra Leone before the Ebola outbreak, it was clear it was a devastated country, the infrastructure was pathetic, it has emerged from a vicious and terrible war and it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Discussion (27 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the Commissioner. She is aware, as she received a copy of our previous debate, that we have discussed this issue at great length and submitted a paper on it. I wish to put some basic questions. We have significant trade links with America and have been very successful with our direct foreign investment, with huge pharmaceutical industry and the technology sector. What is the...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy wants to go on a holiday.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Eric Byrne: He wants an early holiday.