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Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I am not stating that we in this House - both Government and Opposition Deputies - do not have an obligation to show leadership. Reference was made to the fact that the Chamber is often empty. The answer in this regard would be to make the place more work friendly in order that we would not be obliged to spend so much time in our offices. At present, we are obliged to be in our offices to...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I pay tribute to the Garda Síochána in respect of the work it does. I repeat my assurance the Garda that I am wholeheartedly opposed to the extension of the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act to its operations.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I want to reiterate the anger that I and everybody else in this House feels on behalf of our constituents that some of these people, and we all know who they are, have not been charged or locked up. The sooner that happens, the better. I am much more angry, however, about the suffering of my constituents because when these people are locked up, and I am confident they will be, the anger of...

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: -----talking about by-elections and matters which are properly the realm of prosecutors and the Garda, who have done a very good job since the foundation of the State. We should look at what the Portuguese Parliament did today. Why can the Labour Party not adopt the approach of the Portuguese Socialist Party which abstained in the budget vote in the national interest? We are not asking the...

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: We have a responsibility in this country not only to protect our people and get them back to work but also to protect the eurozone from which we have benefited in the past year or so.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: We see the hypocrisy of the Opposition, with the Labour Party talking about taxing the Celtic tiger high flyers. I wish there were some more people like the leader of the Labour Party who may be able to contribute if a wealth tax were brought in, but there are not. My constituents are hung over with debt. They need answers. They need solutions. They will get them if a budget is passed....

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Thomas Byrne: If the Members opposite are saying that is not a detailed inquiry, I do not what they can say next. I welcome the Commissioner's comments on the investigation. I want to see it come to fruition. The Commissioner has said decisions will be taken before the end of the year. When we contrast the work of the Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement with what is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application for mortgage interest supplement was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath [39551/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Meath should expect to receive an appointment to see a consultant psychiatrist. [38594/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he outline the reasons for the refusal to award rent allowance in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Meath [38595/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 489: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planning permission requirements for constructing a porch to the front of a house and if there are any exemptions for such development [38635/10]

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: This debate is being watched by members of the public who want answers. They want us to seek consensus and show generosity to the Opposition. I believe the Government has shown such generosity in listening to ideas from the Opposition and providing its spokespersons with figures and information. I note with interest the welcome statement by the Minister for Finance that the Opposition will...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to a scheme whereby family members could provide loans to other family members for small business purposes on a full commercial basis but which would attract some type of tax relief to the benefit of the lending family member. [37966/10]

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I welcome this Bill because this is an area that has caused controversy in recent years, perhaps more than it warranted, but the legislation should hopefully pass quickly and give people some peace of mind that they are safe in their own homes and action they take to defend themselves or their property will not come back to haunt them civilly or criminally in reasonable circumstances. For...

Loan Guarantee Scheme: Motion (Resumed). (20 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Government's amendment to the Fine Gael motion. I listened with interest to speakers on both sides of the debate. There is a general consensus across the floor that small and medium enterprises are the cornerstone of our economy and if we do not protect the cornerstone, the whole thing will collapse. We must support small and medium...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to have this opportunity to take part in this debate on a Private Members' motion on electricity, energy and fuel, broadly amended by the Government. I am glad that the Labour Party tabled the motion but I am more glad that the Government has amended it to reflect the reality of the good work that has been undertaken by agencies on behalf of the State. Perhaps the Labour Party...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Gilmore knows about re-branding.

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (12 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to a query (details supplied) [35897/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (12 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance the deposit protections available to retail depositors in an organisation (details supplied) [35953/10]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (7 Oct 2010)

Thomas Byrne: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the provision of a drug (details supplied) is covered on the medical card scheme. [35587/10]