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Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: We have serious difficulties in this country. I agree with the Fine Gael motion where it asks the Government to open a real and constructive dialogue with the Opposition on how best to proceed. However, how can one do that when the leaders of both parties come in here and raise unsubstantiated rumours about golden circles and the Anglo Irish Bank ten? We had to listen to that for weeks and...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: The Opposition has to get real and consistent. We have a serious responsibility with so many people unemployed. Many things are happening. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who is doing a fantastic job, has outlined many of them in the energy and infrastructure fields. Our general infrastructure has improved substantially and there is...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: We are already spending a massive amount of money and I do not know, given the large social welfare bills that we, unfortunately, must pay, where we will get the rest. I do not believe in the Fine Gael proposal for the super quango that will have to go out and borrow more and more. We already have to borrow for NAMA, a crucial initiative. I compliment the Minister for Finance because it...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: On this side of the House we know our responsibilities, which are major and unprecedented. First, we have to get on with the job of stabilising the public finance system and the banks. We have to maintain a pro-enterprise, competitive taxation system. I would like the Commission on Taxation to examine ways we can maintain a low tax system with taxes adjusted to best attract jobs and...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [16277/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [16278/09]

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (23 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: The motion I speak on today is difficult but the decisions faced by the Government in the past few months have been extremely difficult. Never before have such difficult circumstances been seen in this State. Who would want to have to make the decisions taken by Government? Who would want to increase social welfare payments by 20%? This is all about unemployment and who would want to have...

Pension Provisions. (22 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the teaching pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [15679/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [15680/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [15681/09]

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: We have not seen much from the Labour Party yet.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for further legislation to stem and prevent crime here. [14855/09]

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy told us a lot of things that were not true.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: That is rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Gilmore is taking rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: It does not.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: That is nonsense.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (7 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: Question 15: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of Romanian nationals living here; and if Romanian nationals may be fully entitled to work in this State without a work permit. [14159/09]

Garda Stations. (2 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: I was prompted to raise the issue of Garda stations in County Meath by a petition some constituents from Dunboyne sent to me. It is not the first time I have raised the issue of Garda resources in my constituency in response to a petition. I acknowledge the great work gardaí do day to day in my constituency in the fight against crime and dealing with serious accidents. There was a serious...

Social Welfare: Motion (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Thomas Byrne: I wish to share time with Deputy Margaret Conlon and Deputy Charlie O'Connor.