Results 121-140 of 9,950 for speaker:Thomas Byrne
- Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: That is exactly what the Israeli Government accuses us of.
- Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: He said it was a war crime.
- Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: No, no.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Maritime Jurisdiction (20 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: Is there a time set?
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Maritime Jurisdiction (20 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: I thank Senator Conway for raising this issue. The Minister, Deputy Harris, cannot be here but I am very happy to be here. I am also very happy to hear a good explanation of the need for defence policy because many of the Senator's colleagues on the Opposition benches often openly question the need to spend anything more on defence than we are spending now. The Senator has set out...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Maritime Jurisdiction (20 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: The co-operation will continue. We are a militarily neutral country. We are not joining NATO but we talk to it and we want our military to be able to operate to NATO standards and to have equipment worthy of a modern army. Tá sé an-tábhachtach go ndéanfaimid é sin agus go bhfuilimid ar an eolas go bhfuil bagairtí amuigh ansin ag teacht ó thíortha ar...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: 943. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an appeal which was recently submitted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24349/25]
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: This is exactly my point again. We get criticised by the Opposition and the Government of Israel.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: The actions the Irish Government has taken have been very much appreciated by the people of Palestine, not only in the context of our practical, financial and humanitarian support, but also by our recognition of their country as well. We are very much an outlier in the European Union in that regard. While we will keep talking to our European colleagues on this issue, there are different...
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: I thank all the Members for their interesting contributions. It is fitting in this House, as we represent the sovereign will of the Irish people, that we pause to reflect on the past, present and future of the European Union and Ireland's unique and valued place within it. We must never forget when we talk about the European Union that we are the European Union. The European Union is not a...
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: We are not doing that.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: Yes, I smiled when Deputy Ó Laoghaire said that. It does not mean anything.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: No, the Deputy should go ahead.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: I will continue to speak if Deputy Ó Laoghaire wants. I will tell him all about Sinn Féin's European policy.
- Europe Day: Statements (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: I am glad that Europe is still as popular as ever. I am sure the Members who are due to arrive will arrive very soon. I suppose, given the order of the Dáil, I must go ahead. I am glad to join the Ceann Comhairle and the people of Ireland to mark Europe Day 2025. This year, we mark not only Europe Day, but also a remarkable milestone in our shared history, that is, the 75th...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the number of orthodontist working within the HSE in County Meath; and the number of positions that are currently unfilled. [22144/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: 462. To ask the Minister for Health if there are development plans for the HSE building in Ashbourne, County Meath (details supplied) which has been unoccupied for the past number of years. [22240/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 May 2025)
Thomas Byrne: 473. To ask the Minister for Health if ozempic will be covered on the medical card scheme for those who have been prescribed by the GP but are not diabetic. [22279/25]