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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: We need to put it in that context. It might be blasphemous to say so, but I would encourage every school leaver to leave this country for at least two years at some stage. That might not be deemed to be politically correct. Those who are going to come back will come back with far better life skills, experiences and open-mindedness. There is a contrast between the global world of today and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Register: Crosscare Migrant Project (1 Oct 2014)

Eric Byrne: We should look at what inward immigration has achieved for Ireland today. It has brought about a marvellous cultural diversity. This Government has given citizenship to between 30,000 and 60,000 members of new communities from 120 countries. We are a phenomenal country. These people are moving. The amount of movement in the world today is phenomenal. Many of those who are staying here...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (30 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 393. To ask the Minister for Health if and when he will include the drug Fampyra on the medical list which is used to help mobility for sufferers of multiple sclerosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36840/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State. I hope I do not repeat anything he said or anything in Deputy O'Reilly’s lengthy contribution. I will try to furrow a new path of questions. I wish the Minister of State the best of luck in his new job. He gave us a lengthy report and I have some questions that do not necessarily flow with his presentation. It is often repeated that for Europe to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: It was decided to monitor 17 EU countries and come up with country-specific recommendations. Part of the review was to deal with the fiscal obligations under the excessive deficit procedure, and the Commission was worried by the figures from France and Slovenia that they may not be in compliance with the budgetary targets that were set. We heard about Slovenia supposedly going for a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: Given the scenarios outlined, has social interaction stopped for the staff? Are pubs and restaurants still open and functioning? Do the staff live a normal life outside their working day or has this been restricted completely?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: Therefore, is it non-stop?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: In regard to the decision on the three-day lock-down by the Government of Sierra Leone, who instigated this? Was it a government decision or part of a WHO strategy to contain the spread of the disease? Have any of those present experienced what has been reported as riots or violence against NGOs by native people who resent the arrival of those providing health assistance or who believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa: Discussion (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the witnesses. I lived in Africa for four years and know it very well. We returned relatively recently from Sierra Leone. I thank Mr. Andrews, who applauded the work of our embassy in Freetown. In our last meeting I specifically asked about the welfare of our staff. At the time three women were employed, one of whom is now the ambassador, and they are phenomenal workers. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: What is the update on the request from ICTU for a meeting on the Columbia issue? Has a date been set? Has a letter been sent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: Can we include in the minutes that the meeting has been arranged?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: People need to be prepared.

Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: It is all about taking business-class flights.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: International Agreements (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland abstained on a recent UN vote (details supplied) when other EU countries mainly abstained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35813/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Student Support Schemes (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding financial difficulties experienced by graduate-entry students of medicine (details supplied). [35891/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 281. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the official position on Iraqi refugees coming here in the wake of the ISIS crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35814/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (23 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 514. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence, details supplied, in relation to the seniors alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding excise duty on alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33963/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 311. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding implications of a write-off of mortgage interest and property owners' ability to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (17 Sep 2014)

Eric Byrne: 368. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for a programme of restoration to the historical Magazine Fort which occupies a commanding location within the Phoenix Park but which is empty, unused and derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34146/14]