Results 141-160 of 1,687 for speaker:Eric Byrne

Anti-Racism Measures (29 Nov 2011)

Eric Byrne: I thought the Minister, Deputy Shatter, would be dealing with this topic and I do not wish to embarrass him in his absence. If he had been present I would have said to him that this gentleman from Naas, Councillor Scully, has done irreparable harm to race relations particularly in the Kildare area. He has achieved notoriety by his statements. I suggest to our coalition partners that the...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (29 Nov 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on whether the issuing of 4,200 licences for hunters to kill deer is excessive; if he will outline the calibre of weapons licensed for such hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37250/11]

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2011)

Eric Byrne: Colombia.

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: Grow up, Joe.

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: What a saintly figure the Deputy is.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: It just goes to show the task Fianna Fáil set us to regain our sovereignty.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: They bankrupted the country.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: They bankrupted the country.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: Fianna Fáil bankrupted the country.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: With the agreement of the House I will share my time with Deputies Spring, McCarthy and Dowds.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: It is 14 years since I made a contribution in the House on a Social Welfare Bill. It is a horrendous experience to come here after 14 years and ask oneself how the has country descended to the extent that every Department is slashing its budget. The answer is simple, but tragic: in the past 14 years Fianna Fáil has dragged this country down to the extent that we are being bailed out by the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 63: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding walking routes, hill walking and rights of way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39320/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health his plans in relation to Guthrie Cards; if it is envisaged that they will continue to be available or is it expected that they will cease to exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39327/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (14 Dec 2011)

Eric Byrne: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy of the Office of Public Works in respect of ensuring that all contractors awarded projects under its remit have discharged all obligations to employees and former employees when a decision of an industrial relations forum, that is, the EAT, LRC, Labour Court, awards compensation under statutory employment law, or...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (11 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans regarding the future of the Digital Hub Development Agency; in view of the McCarthy report recommendations, if it is envisaged that the Digital Hub will be merged; if it is to be merged, with whom will it be merged and with which Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40946/11]

Written Answers — Electoral Divisions: Electoral Divisions (11 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 564: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency or group that designates the geographic district that is Templelogue or Terenure, Crumlin or Kimmage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1226/12]

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (11 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 645: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners here; the way a person can access the services of a peace commissioner; the number of peace commissioners he has appointed since taking office; and his plans to reform the way in which peace commissioners are appointed and or to reform the peace commissioner system. [1217/12]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (18 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures that will be taken to ensure that flooding in an area (details supplied) are minimised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2655/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of the amalgamation of community welfare officer and FÁS with her Department, if she will outline the premises, locations, hierarchy and staff quota of each office in Dublin South Central; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2662/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Jan 2012)

Eric Byrne: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the contractual arrangements between the sponsors of community employment schemes and their project workers; if the secondary benefits will be maintained by existing CE workers on the cancellations of their contracts; and the arrangements for new entrants. [2666/12]