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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Documents (15 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a document entitled, terms of reference Health Service Executive review of Roman Catholic chaplaincy services in partnership with the Catholic Healthcare Commission May 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Government Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 644. To ask the Minister for Health the process whereby the Government issued a policy statement to the effect that all chaplains, that is, those of faith groups as well as those of secular beliefs, be equally accommodated in all respects in Government Departments where chaplains operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17866/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Technically, anybody can look and see how someone is voting on a computer. If I am being given money by my colleague, he will want to see me vote for the person I am getting paid for. Is that easily done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: That is true and he can also get money from some other fellow. Some people might be tempted by the money. That indicates a weakness in the Estonian system. There is no absolute privacy, whereas in the traditional system someone can vote behind a curtain, alone, and can fold the paper and put it in the box. Nobody can interfere with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Absolutely; I will always cede to a lady.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I have referred to the Spanish Migrants Association which is lobbying on the issue of voting rights, but I am not sure on which side it is. Perhaps Mr. Garrigues might clarify the position for me. My second question relates to permanency. In Cyprus, once someone has registered, that is it. Perhaps Spaniards are registered until they die. I was drawing a comparison with our system under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the witnesses. The common exercise we are trying to achieve is to get the names of Cyprus, Ireland and Denmark off the European Commission list. It is fascinating to hear about the process in Estonia, which was quick off the mark with regard to electronic voting and using the Internet. It was certainly a regional leader in that respect. Unfortunately, having listened to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Former UN Co-ordinator in Ukraine (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I ask the Chairman's indulgence. Could we get an answer about the presidential election? Could Mr. O'Donnell give me his analysis? What does he think can or will be achieved if it is allowed to take place? There is no more important aspect of democracy than parliamentary elections.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Former UN Co-ordinator in Ukraine (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I have a quick question on that analysis, bearing in mind the circumstances if there were no Eastern Partnership and no engagement in the process. Is Mr. O'Donnell suggesting that Mr. Putin was going to move in any case, irrespective of the Eastern Partnership's activities and Europe trying to get them to sign the partnership agreement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Ukraine: Former UN Co-ordinator in Ukraine (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Mr. O'Donnell. I deeply respect his accumulated knowledge and his experience as ambassador and placements throughout the world. I am fascinated by his contribution. It is my belief that I have not, as a politician, engaged in any previous issue that has been so divisive on the propaganda field. A horrendous propaganda campaign has emanated from the east by the Russians. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I resent the comments of Senator Norris. It is a pity he was not here to hear what we had to say about the invitation. I will rehearse my position so he will know and can be better informed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: It must not have been important because he was not here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (9 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I suggested that the Dalai Lama and his entourage were big enough to be able to make whatever political approaches they wish to any politician throughout the world. I doubted that he needed the intercession of Senator Norris to convey his views. The record stands that this committee is always open to requests to receive delegations, and they will be treated with due respect and diligence...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Deposit Interest Rates (8 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the 2014 rate of 41% DIRT is not just applicable from January 2014 but rather can be applied to savings schemes set up in 2013 or earlier years and which become payable in 2014 thereby penalising persons who may have signed up for savings schemes when the DIRT was at a lower rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15990/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (8 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 8 regarding a write down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16304/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (3 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the rapidly moving developments in Ukraine and the commitment of the OSCE to engage in both an observatory capacity and an election-monitoring capacity, the reason his Department is sending one long-term observer to Ukraine for the forthcoming presidential elections; if he will reconsider this position as the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (2 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 476 of 25 March 2014, if she will outline the budget allocation for each centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15459/14]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: We would all be in trouble if that were the case.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Deputy O'Dea should not be feeling so inferior.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Did Deputy O'Dea not feel nervous at that time?