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Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Many difficult questions were posed in the referendum. There were questions that I, and I suspect many other people, found difficult. One of the easiest questions that I was asked in various media interviews was whether I would accept the will of the people if this referendum was passed. That was the easiest question. Of course we would do that. That is our absolute obligation in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018: Motion (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: We were delighted to advocate for, support and facilitate the passing of the Technological Universities Act. I particularly welcome what is happening in Dublin. There is teaching, learning and research ongoing in the Dublin Institute of Technology and the institutes of technology in Tallaght and Blanchardstown which will come together while retaining separate campuses. We offer an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018: Motion (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: It was reported in the Irish Examiner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018: Motion (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: That is the wrong way around. We should be telling our universities and institutes of technology to do everything they can to house students rather than always pass the buck to other people. In this case, one could fit probably eight or ten students in that house, although that number might be a bit high.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018: Motion (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I have to go to the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018: Motion (4 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: If there is a vote, I would hear the bell but I doubt it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (3 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided for a person (details supplied). [40210/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 174. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for surgery. [40164/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (3 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 187. To ask the Minister for Health when a speech therapist vacancy in County Meath will be filled. [40209/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Minister for clarifying that there are 400 students whose course and, possibly, life change as a result of the appeals process. I can well understand why some of the higher education institutions want to get this done as early as possible - I imagine veterinary science, in particular, is one relevant subject - given that there are limits on the numbers of students who can take...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I did not suggest the Minister should make it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I suggested the Minister should have brought the State Examinations Commission and the universities together before the rule was changed.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and it is good that the Minister for Education and Skills is present to respond on what I am sure he will agree is a most serious issue. Last week the High Court ruled in favour of Rebecca Carter, a young woman who was forced to take the State to court to start in her chosen college course. While we had lots of sympathy from the Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I agree with the list of priorities the Minister outlined. They are what we need but we also need the action to follow the words. I will continue to press the Minister and her Department to deliver on the plan. I have one concern relating to the Minister's reply. She mentioned that Meath County Council is responsible for parking and roads. That may well be factually the case in terms...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Could the Minister ensure constituency Deputies meet with the group as well?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Hill of Tara and the recent online survey that was conducted. [28766/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: The question is self-explanatory. The Minister announced a consultation relating to the Hill of Tara with local residents and interested parties last March. I ask for an update on it. When will we see the results of the survey?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I am glad that many people contributed to the survey, including undoubtedly many of my constituents. The priorities of my constituents are the same as my own. As the Minister mentioned, one priority is to recognise the international and Irish importance of this site. Another is to recognise that this has been a community of people since the dawn of time, one which continues today. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position on the need for regulation of restraint or seclusion in educational settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39858/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (2 Oct 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the monitoring and oversight arrangements for the use of restraint or seclusion in educational or school transport settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39859/18]