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Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: That is not what is in the Opposition's motion. It is in the Government's motion.

Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Why is that not referred to? Why is the Opposition——

Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Why does the Opposition not refer to that in its motion? The Government amendment to the motion, which I agree with and support, mentions jobs, confidence in the economy, tax issues, inflation, and the national development plan — all the broader issues that are affecting the wider public. They are the important issues. Inflation is not an important issue at the moment.

Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Inflation is coming down, and in fact deflation is a possible problem. We certainly do not want that to happen because it would be an utter disaster for the economy. We must talk up the economy, because talking up prices, when we are approaching deflation and prices are not increasing, is actually good for the economy provided it is moderated to an extent. The Government amendment mentions...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant to a child (details supplied) in County Meath; and if this child is entitled to additional SNA support from the National Council for Special Education. [43922/08]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Kenny gave his press release last week.

Written Answers — School Equipment: School Equipment (27 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the sources of funding available for the installation of an arsenic filter at a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [43314/08]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (27 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for summer works at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if approval will be given for the same application. [43315/08]

Written Answers — Random Drug Testing Programmes: Random Drug Testing Programmes (26 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel tested under the drug testing programme in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number and rank of those who tested positive; the type and class of drugs detected; the action taken when a member tests positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42649/08]

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (26 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Defence if any weapons handed in by members of the public under the Firearms (Dangerous Weapons) Order, 1972 are held in storage by the Defence Forces; if so when these were handed in; the number, nature and type of weapons and his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42650/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant to a child (details supplied) in County Meath; and if this child is entitled to individual or shared access support from the National Council for Special Education. [42048/08]

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: That was not Fianna Fáil councillors. There were plenty of Labour councillors involved.

Schools Building Projects (19 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar seo a ardú sa Dáil anocht. O'Carolan college in Nobber is one of the few entirely rural second level schools in Leinster. It is situated in the beautiful, but small, village of Nobber and is named after the famous man of music, Turlough O'Carolan. The school having grown from relatively small...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (19 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position of an appeal for domiciliary carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [41785/08]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (13 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I thought I would never see the day when I would come here to support this legislation in the House. My first encounter with the fair deal was at a meeting before the election at which I got a lot of flak from people about the scheme. At the time I defended it because, having examined it, I felt instinctively that it was a great scheme. My view has been confirmed by my experience as a...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: What cuts is the Deputy talking about now?

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (11 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures being taken to provide security for cash deposits in schools; and his plans in relation to improved security in view of the high risk and incidence of break-ins and theft at schools. [39631/08]

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I must comment on the remarks made about new Deputies speaking in the Dáil. There was criticism of my colleague for coming into the House and welcoming and quoting from a report of a tribunal. If a colleague came in and criticised the tribunal's report or said it was wrong, that would be a matter of concern or disrespect. Young Deputies like myself are entitled to come in and speak. We...

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I suffered a similar fate last week when a member of the Fine Gael Party asked what I would know because I was only a wet week in the House. It is disgraceful that this is the attitude among senior Fine Gael Deputies. It is important to make the point that all Members are elected for the term of the Dáil and, please God, if they run again they will be re-elected. They are all entitled to...

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Perhaps we will get Deputy Durkan a slot on Ireland AM at some stage.