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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: I was a signatory to the original motion. Many of us were hugely impressed by Mr. Browder's presentation. We decided to go a particular route, namely, that the Chairman would initiate discussions with the Russian embassy and ambassador to ensure the committee was balanced in addressing the issue. I understand the Chairman subsequently met with the ambassador and that the joint committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: I welcome Ms Kasha Nabagesera and her advocates. I know Africa reasonably well, having lived there for four years. My question to Kasha is, why Uganda? Is there something going on in Uganda that has caused the targeting of homosexuals? I agree with Colm O'Gorman and other speakers that our response must take into account the sensitivities of the Prime Minister, the President and the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (17 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the local property tax and its collection and distribution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17956/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Collection (17 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local property tax and its collection and distribution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17955/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2013: Discussion with Department of the Taoiseach (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: I thank Mr. Callinan for his report. I assume his team is as enthusiastic about the progress that has been made over the last two years as we are in government. It must be very satisfying for the witnesses, as a team of men and women who have endured 14 years of economic decline - plummeting to the extent that we needed a bailout and lost our sovereignty - to experience the hope that at the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Programmes (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the inauguration of the dialogue between Government and the churches, philosophical bodies and non-confessional organisations which began in 2007 (details supplied) under Article 17 of the Lisbon treaty; if this process is to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17136/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Training Programmes (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding FÁS payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 [17102/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for emergency works in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if his Department has any further permanent plans for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16438/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16564/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Chaplaincy Services (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplain's are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17131/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a retired member of the public service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will instruct officials in her Department to enter negotiations with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17081/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Chaplaincy Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17129/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Chaplaincy Services Expenditure (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplains are provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17130/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chaplaincy Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of chaplaincy services by his Department; the amount of money spent on these services; the denominations involved; if humanist chaplain's are provided by his Department [17132/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: State Agencies (28 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the future of the Digital Hub Development Agency; if it is intended to proceed with the planned merger with Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15765/13]

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: Would Deputy Adams rather the Minister did not extend it?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the current Dublin Tourism Centre on St. Andrews Street, Dublin 2, has fallen into such a state of disrepair and almost dereliction; his plans in relation to this site and its future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15332/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Youth Guarantee and Ireland: Discussion (21 Mar 2013)

Eric Byrne: Along with Deputy Durkan I could talk all day on this topic because it is complex. I welcome the three witnesses who are specialists in the field. Unfortunately, they are posing as many questions to us as we wish to pose to them. The €6 billion from the European Union is more than welcome. I presume it would be over the five year period of the budget and internationally targeted...