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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Yes. It was suggested that, where the issue of people hacking into and stealing secrets was concerned, the main bugbear was China. Then Edward Snowden was able to prove that the Americans might actually have been worse. The North Koreans were blamed for the Sony matter, but someone suggested that disaffected employees were to blame. Given the questions of digital Europe and reputed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Tomorrow. The Minister will present his case for the ratification of the eastern partnership agreements with Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Dr. Apals. I have a soft spot for my Latvian colleagues as we have much in common. We have endured a terrible economic crisis. I understand the crisis in Latvia was even more difficult than the one here, and the ambassador has our sympathy. Like Ireland, Latvia has successfully turned an economic corner, and growth this year is estimated to be 5%, which is remarkable. ...

Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: Why does his good family not take him home?

Leaders' Questions (15 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: What would one expect from Sinn Féin?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (15 Jan 2015)

Eric Byrne: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties that many parents are experiencing in accessing second level schools in and around the catchment area of Harold’s Cross, Mount Argus, Kimmage and Crumlin, Dublin; in view of the planned closure of a school (details supplied), if she will acquire the school site with a view to...

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.

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

Eric Byrne: This is why we miss the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade representative.

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]

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

Eric Byrne: You gave it back