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Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I have heard media reports that there may well be other business before the House adjourns.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Has the Government Chief Whip been informed of any business to be taken at 6 p.m.?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy McConalogue has been appointed Fianna Fáil Party spokesperson on agriculture and I have succeeded him as the Fianna Fáil Party spokesperson on education. It is a privilege to assume this important role and I thank my party leader, Deputy Micheál Martin, for my appointment. This role has had great resonance over many years in my party in terms of various achievements....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: With 506 pages in the ministerial brief, it may take some time to master it.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I apologise to the House and my colleagues on the sub-committee for being late. I was still on Seanad time because the Order of Business in that House used to last an hour. I recommend to my colleagues involved the Seanad reform or innovation to reduce the length of their Order of Business because half an hour is sufficient. I thank my colleagues for facilitating me. I thank all my...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: The minimum wage.

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to speak on the Bill and I commend my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, for his consistency and doggedness in bringing it forward. Not only is he reintroducing the legislation we brought forward last year - at which time it was voted down - he is also fulfilling the promise of the Minister who said that if the banks did not act, he would do so. As the Minister has failed to...

Other Questions: Motor Insurance (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 8. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will complete his review of the insurance sector; the process for implementing measures to reduce motor insurance inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10517/16]

An Teanga Gaeilge: Statements (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Sin deireadh seafóideach le ráiteas seafóideach sa Dáil ar maidin. Bhí a fhios ag daoine go raibh deich nóiméad againn. B'shin ceann de na ráitis is faide a chualamar riamh sa Dáil agus níl mórán de léite ar chor ar bith. Measaim gur féidir an dearcadh atá ag an Rialtas i leith na Gaeilge a bhaint amach ón...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 19. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to give effect to the commitment to bring forward a plan for the growth and development of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10518/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a D type long stay visa. [10881/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Functions (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an internal dispute resolution application by the spouse of a person (details supplied). [10730/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (18 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 107. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria local authorities must adhere to when assessing applications for a grant to provide a well for a new domestic water supply. [10729/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has met recently with the representative organisations of members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9971/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 374. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will allocate resources to Meath County Council to enable it to process non-medical priority applications under the housing adaptation grant scheme for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9534/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 415. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have been refused entry onto the Meath social housing waiting list over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10480/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 557. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme. [10475/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 558. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [10479/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 905. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10477/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 May 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 979. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the export of greyhounds to China; if he has concerns for the welfare of the dogs when exported; if he has legislative proposals to remedy the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9415/16]