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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: That is what makes it complicated. I was in the Mansion House when that organisation was nominating a series of activists. In fact, some governments protested - I think it was the Israeli, Moroccan and Iranian governments - vigorously at the inclusion of some human rights defenders. The witnesses are representing Amnesty International. There is another international body that deals with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: My question refers to how it controls the borders.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: In fairness, if the answers are to be given in the absence of the two questioners-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: That is fair enough. I was going to suggest the Chairman take more questions from members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: Why not? At the outset, I must state I am quite intimidated by the quality of the questions that have been asked. Unfortunately, I must ask a couple of questions that probably are like those asked in babies' class in school as against the academic questions posed to the witnesses earlier, which were very intellectually strong and powerful economic questions. Mr. McDonnell mentioned the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: We both were intimidated by the academics sitting to my right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: I do not need that explained to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: I thank Mr. Aiken for his complimentary words about the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The trade link is only two years old and I am interested in Mr. Aiken's comments on how he feels this is developing. He made a comparison between the structures in England and those elsewhere, and argued not just for a one-stop shop but also for an effective restructuring of Irish embassies so...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (19 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the guidelines regarding transition year work experience and if it is allowable for students to engage in work experience one day over the course of the academic year; his views on whether instances of this nature are ideal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8370/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Lottery Funding Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding an application for a grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8719/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Person's Pension Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review an application for blind welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [8528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8718/13]

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: That is preposterous.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: Fianna Fáil bankrupted the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Colombia Peace Process: Motion (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: I do not have any great difficulty with the motion except I have a difficulty with this committee engaging in the tabling of motions. We are going to get distracted. If we start down the motions road, every one of us will want to table our own particular motion and the time of the committee will be taken up. We have had a very successful two years of engagement. On the issue of Colombia...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Recovery: Discussion with Chambers Ireland (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: I welcome the delegation. The Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs has had trade added to it in the recent past. Perhaps, there is a maturing process to be engaged in. The witnesses have applauded the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade when they mentioned that it worked hard in reversing the status of Ireland internationally in light of the economic collapse. Some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Recovery: Discussion with Chambers Ireland (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: Deputy Flanagan can tell the witness that things have changed since his day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Recovery: Discussion with Chambers Ireland (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: I have added another Russian oil tycoon's name-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Recovery: Discussion with Chambers Ireland (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: We are not talking about the same issue.

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2013)

Eric Byrne: America.