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Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy has some cheek in saying the Garda is maligned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Development Priorities for the Post-2015 Development Framework: Discussion with Dóchas (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: To tell the truth, Chairman, I am a latecomer to this millennium goals debate because I was not around when the goals were being formulated. In that sense, I am in catch-up mode. In that context, I thank Dóchas for assisting me by providing some clarity on the issue. I also educate myself by attending Irish Aid functions, the most recent one involving Ms Mary Robinson in Dublin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Before the officials leave is it appropriate to congratulate Ms Samantha Power on her appointment by Barack Obama?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I am being slightly provocative. People are signing petitions and are not quite sure what the group is. I was hoping that perhaps today we would have a greater understanding of what it was.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I remind the delegates of one outstanding question on the study of relationships, which was mentioned in the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I asked the question but did not receive the answer. Is progress being made on the study of relations between the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the European Union?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: I ask Mr. Donoghue to send me a copy when he gets hold of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: It might be covered in the study of relationships.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Could I interpret what Mr. Cooney has just said? The People's Mujahidin of Iran has no support base of any substance in Iran but the diaspora supports it to some degree. Could the Department of Foreign Affairs officials explain their views on such important people as Mr. John Bruton speaking in Paris, ostensibly on behalf of Ireland and other parliamentarians, and the interesting presence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: First, can I disappoint Mr. Cooney by stating that my PA did not get an opportunity to get to the computer to download his contribution? In a sense, I will be speaking on the basis of the little bit of research I did on this huge tome. As a public representative, I welcome this opportunity to engage with Mr. Cooney's eight officials around these important issues of concern to Europe and to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: It is most certainly an issue for this committee because the report refers to the common European asylum system. I would argue that there cannot be anything more relevant to the committee than that. Syria has been touched upon. One's heart bleeds for the citizens of Syria. It is a terrible humanitarian crisis. I congratulate the European Union, which provided €400 million. We,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Scrutiny Reports 2012: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: We are looking at a report of 12 months of work. I do not know how many members have read this report. It is extensive. It brings me back to the argument of whether we have the time and facilities to do this serious scrutiny of legislation. On the last three areas, Albania holds elections this month. So does Mongolia. I wish both of them a happy outcome. My feedback from Albania is...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: If the Deputy rejoins Fianna Fáil, he can have a free vote.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: Deputy Martin is the Leader of the Opposition now.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports inclusive peace negotiations in Colombia that provide for a stronger role for civil society, and the creation of conditions for the safe participation of civil society in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26700/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide this Deputy with a list of all secondary schools, phone numbers, pupil number, principals and autism facilities in the Dublin 6, 8 and 12 areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26812/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 407. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a humanitarian assistance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26800/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 452. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding back to education allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27703/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 964. To ask the Minister for Health to whom a general practitioner of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10 suffering from tonsillitis should approach to achieve the quickest turnaround, if the person has recently been referred to St James Hospital, Dublin, by their doctor; if he will confirm if parents have any access to consultants who conduct tonsillitis procedures; the role of the ear,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (11 Jun 2013)

Eric Byrne: 976. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position regarding respite care in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27012/13]