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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)
Thomas Byrne: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue. I, too, am aware of it. I am certainly glad that they have raised the matter because it gives the Government an opportunity to set out what has been done in what has been a massive operation to administer the flu vaccine this year. In fact, what has been done is completely unprecedented. Of the 1.35 million doses of the flu vaccine...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 Nov 2020)
Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Kenny as an ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú inniu. Tá sé an-tábhachtach go bhfuil sé á phlé againn inniu agus go bhfuilimid ag cáineadh go crua an rud atá déanta ag Iosrael le chéile. I, too, take this opportunity to address the sad passing, as Deputy Kenny mentioned, of Dr. Saeb Erekat,...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (11 Nov 2020)
Thomas Byrne: It is important to remember that Ireland has a proud record of supporting Palestinian communities. This year marks 40 years since Brian Lenihan Snr., as Minister for Foreign Affairs, declared support, in what I believe was the first time in the western world, for an independent Palestinian state. That support is developed, enhanced and put into action by the likes of Irish Aid, which the...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: Tá áthas orm a bheith anseo chun an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a phlé sa Seanad. Senator Ward raises extremely serious concerns that are being raised by many other colleagues, and I am delighted he has taken the opportunity this morning to raise them again. The demolition of Palestinian homes and the demolition or seizure of structures, including schools, is cruel and...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: It is worth noting that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the former Minister, Brian Lenihan Snr., being the first foreign minister of a western state to recognise the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. Ireland has a really strong record on this, including among Members of the Oireachtas, who constantly raise the issues faced by the Palestinian people.We express our...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas don Seanadóir Ó Broin os rud é gur ardaigh sé an ábhar tábhachtach seo ag tús an tSeanaid. Is ábhar an-thábhactach é agus ceann a bhfuil i bhfad níos tábhtachtaí anois i gcomhthéacs an Bhreatimeacht. This debate gives me an opportunity to outline some of the measures that the Government has taken and...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: De rien.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: We are bringing it back.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: New Government.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (22 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: Gracias. As I have said in the Dáil, we have a national hang-up about languages in this country. Quite frankly, we will have to get over it. I do not know what the reason is. I do not know whether it is because of the historical connotations of the Irish language of poverty. We have our own national language here that, let us be honest, very few speak and that then leads to...
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: I gave my wrap-up at the start when I spoke about Africa. I thought it would be useful to get through some of these.
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: That is because I did not get to them. It was not deliberate. The Acting Chairman cut me off.
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: The Government agreed the procedure for the traffic light system earlier. It was a Government decision and I am sure the details will be announced in due course. I am not at Cabinet so I am not privy to that. I presume the Minister for Transport will deal with that. We want to implement the traffic light system. On Israel and Palestine, I did not answer Deputy Costello's question only...
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: When Sinn Féin was occupied with other states' issues we were very strong on this and we remain very strong on this. When the Taoiseach was Minister for Foreign Affairs, he visited Palestine at that time as well, as have some of my party colleagues. We will continue to prioritise the Middle East peace process on the Security Council. We will do whatever we can to advance efforts...
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: We are not shutting down trading companies that are involved in importing and exporting.
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: There is no shutdown of that type of activity, which continues. That type of misinformation is unfortunate. Regarding the level of preparedness, I will organise a briefing for Oireachtas Members at which we can go through all the issues and give all the ammunition and information Deputies need to give to their constituents in terms of preparation. Deputy O'Callaghan mentioned rule of...
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: What I am saying is-----
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
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- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: I am not giving detailed information about what other countries are doing because I do not have it. In the past few days, governments all around Europe have been taking significant and serious steps.
- Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)
Thomas Byrne: Portugal has a state of calamity, for example.