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Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: Keep Fianna Fáil out again, forever. Keep you lot from wrecking the country.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax credits that would no longer exist if all tax credits were abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39822/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any jurisdictions that have abolished all tax credits; if there is analysis available as to the economic and social impact of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39823/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any jurisdictions that have introduced a flat tax rate of 23%; if there is analysis available as to the economic and social impact of flat taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39824/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the annual cost in revenue foregone if a new threshold of €500,000 was introduced for inheritance tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39825/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the feasibility of introducing a tax on foods high in saturated sugar, salt, and saturated fats; if such a tax has been introduced in other jurisdictions; the level required to yield €188 million in one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39826/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact for Ireland’s economy generally, and in terms of reducing Ireland’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio, and the Government’s deficit, if public expenditure had been increased in budget 2016 by €12.8 billion and taxes had been raised by €16.4 billion instead of the measures adopted in budget 2016; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact for Ireland’s economy generally, and in terms of reducing Ireland’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio, and the Government’s deficit, if public expenditure had been increased in budget 2016 by €8.7 billion and taxes had been raised by €8.8 billion instead of the measures adopted in budget 2016; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if secondary schools can compel Muslim girl students to remove their hijab before entering the premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39806/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: Some might say we are living in exciting, challenging or dangerous times. We are very proud Europeans. The Minister of State has a very important role to play in representing Ireland, with his colleagues in Europe. However, the backdrop in Europe is disturbing. Britain is talking about exiting the European Union, while today Syriza is confronting a general strike in Greece which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: I will conclude in time to go to the Dáil. I was asking the Minister of State about the allegations against Romania. He will be aware that the Romanian Prime Minister, Victor Ponta, resigned last week. People in Romania have alleged that elements in Europe are unfairly targeting Romania as a corrupt nation. Does Ireland have a position on that? Moldova, which is one of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: I came back to hear the Minister of State's response. I have missed two divisions.

Paris Terrorist Attack: Statements (17 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: Yesterday I had the pleasure of standing with diplomats and the ambassador for a minute's silence at the embassy. As I did on that occasion, I join with all contributors in the House today in extending condolences to the people of France. As I listened to the news as the horror unfolded I asked myself, "How can human beings be so inhumane to their fellow man?" That the people attending the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (17 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 503. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation (details supplied) regarding access to school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (17 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 504. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding resources for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Correspondence (18 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding training courses for the long-term unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40767/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Provision (18 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation (details supplied) regarding training courses for the long-term unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: COP21: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: I left for the Oireachtas an hour and a half earlier this morning than normal. I have never seen weather like it. The way from Terenure to town was nearly all flooded by the rainfall. I apologise for being late, as I am normally on time. I congratulate the witnesses on their contributions and will ask a question. Climate change affects Africa severely. What is the up-to-date position of...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: Perhaps the Chairman might take us all.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Partnership Agreements: Motions (18 Nov 2015)

Eric Byrne: Unlike Deputy Durkan I do not want any more documentation. I have attempted to read these agreements, which are quite substantial, and the Minister of State's contribution. It is all contained in the documentation if one can fully understand it. It is terribly technical. It is very important to be reassured that the Minister of State is the person arguing in favour of these agreements....