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

Eric Byrne: The sound of the gunfire deafened him.

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

Eric Byrne: The Deputy is the most pathetic member of the House.

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

Eric Byrne: Is to not listen to Deputy O'Dea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2014: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Perhaps I should have made my comparison with those who operate in the private sector. Not only does VHI pay them huge fees but they also also receive top-up payments. There is no control over what they may demand from a patient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2014: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I will be brief. I welcome the Minister of State. It is an ambitious programme. As he will be aware, some of the cynics out there would say that they would prefer if the IMF-EU were still here monitoring us and regaining our independence to them is a doubtful achievement. There is a challenging time ahead to prove the cynics wrong, and that we can commit ourselves to a development plan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Semester Process: Committee of the Regions (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I agree with Ms O’Loughlin on the lack of awareness of European institutions and regional development. She made the point that the European Commission Representation in Ireland should be doing more in creating such an awareness. Will she expand on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Semester Process: Committee of the Regions (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: Is the Committee of the Regions interacting with Commission representatives here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Semester Process: Committee of the Regions (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: It would be good if the Commission’s representatives travelled the country to raise awareness of European institutions and regional development.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: As Irish Aid is supporting Ms O'Neill's organisation, perhaps her organisation is the voice of the country in this respect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the witnesses for a thought-provoking presentation. I must admit at the outset that economics is my weakest point. However, I take particular note because I am a member of the Labour Party, which is the junior coalition partner in government, and because many challenging points have been raised that effectively are criticisms or requests for the Government to do more or to do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: ----- with a major company who made strong allegations about the role of Ireland. As parliamentarians, we are very defensive of the Government's policy on a corporation tax rate of 12.5%. We are highly supportive, through the Irish Aid programme for example, of aiding and abetting the countries mentioned by the witnesses. While Ms O'Neill mentioned the practice in Tanzania, we discovered...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the Ireland-Russia Joint Economic Commission; his views on same and the upcoming meeting in April; if it is envisaged that this meeting will go ahead in view of the unfolding events in Ukraine; the persons who are the members of the Ireland-Russia Joint Economic Commission; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Apr 2014)

Eric Byrne: 304. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 26 March 2014, when the appeal decision will be made; the length of time this process will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15329/14]

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Deputy Michael McNamara is taking care of it.

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Most of my talking is done at committee meetings, and I had not intended to make a contribution today because I am sure the Minister of State is fed up listening to me repeat myself. However, I note the contributions from speakers and I support the report, because it has been moulded by those of us on the committee. I suppose it is a bit self-congratulatory if one starts to recognise the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: Yes. It is incredible to think it has been 40 years in the making, which is why we are debating the issue at this committee. Famagusta is almost like a city in mothballs. It is a phenomenal sight and this is happening in the European region. I wish Ambassador Stavrinos every success with the review. I am looking forward with bated breath to what will happen on 31 March to see how the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: The troika was here, too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the ambassador for his comprehensive presentation. I thank the Chairman as well, given that he agreed to an in-depth analysis of a crisis that occurred 40 years ago. I congratulate him also on his recognition of the Western Sahara issue, which also has been forgotten for 40 years and which we will be discussing in greater detail in future. We are far apart geographically, but we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: The ladies were chatting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (26 Mar 2014)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Ms Hempenstall back but we should also say goodbye to the man who so ably substituted in her absence.