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Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Thomas Byrne: The Minister will finish then and leave four minutes for Deputy Lawless, and if he does not have time, he does not have time.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Thomas Byrne: It is fair to say that while I have been accepting of the decisions of the Department of Education and Skills in this crisis I am not best pleased by its approach over recent weeks. The Minister mentioned a briefing for Deputies on 1 April. When he spoke in Irish he mentioned the good relations among parties in the House and, yes, we have spoken on several occasions. I asked for a briefing...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Thomas Byrne: The Minister signed the law.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: Can the Minister address the issue of the children?

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: I echo what Deputy Niall Collins has said. I got reports of house parties on St. Patrick's Day. The reaction of the constituents who contacted me about those parties was one of utter fear and trepidation as to what might be the results. Those constituents are not party poopers, they are simply afraid. They are doing their bit, as is 99% of the population, and they want to make sure...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: The legislation has to go through, although I understand that the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has been operating the Bill's social welfare provisions on an administrative basis in any event. Deputy O'Callaghan raised the issue of the definition of "medical officer" that I raised last night at the briefing, and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties contacted us...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: A Cheann Comhairle, I accept that ruling but it begs the question of whether there might be private time for us if we need to put forward legislation to enact the amendments that, clearly, Members put forward with the best intentions and in the belief they were necessary. I have one relating to repossessions. The Government says it is dealing with that next week. Is there an option for us...

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: De ghnáth, deirimid go bhfuil áthas orainn labhairt ar aon ábhar atá faoi chaibidil sa Dáil ach níl áthas ar aon Teachta a bheith anseo ag caint ar an ábhar seo. Tá buairt ar gach duine. Tá an baol ann go mbeidh daoine sa tír seo trína chéile le buairt ach mar a dúirt an Teachta Ó Laoghaire, tá comhairle tugtha...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships established in 2019 and to date in 2020. [3392/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons taking part in apprenticeships; the number and type of apprenticeship courses in which no female apprentice is taking part; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3393/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of female and male apprentices in training by each employment sector and sub-sector as of 31 January 2020, for craft based and consortia led apprenticeships in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3394/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons with a disability that took part in an apprenticeship in 2019. [3396/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the response within his Department to cases of Covid-19 in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3395/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to guidance to schools undertaking school trips to areas in which there has been confirmed cases of Covid-19; if clear guidance will be issued to schools on whether such trips should take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on securing a new permanent building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3664/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on securing a new permanent building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3665/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 620. To ask the Minister for Health when a home care package, which has been approved, will be put in place for a person (details supplied). [2967/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (5 Mar 2020)

Thomas Byrne: 691. To ask the Minister for Health if stroke patients in County Meath will be reassured that their life and safety is not being compromised by bypassing Navan Hospital. [3288/20]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas agus comhghairdeas leis an Teachta O'Fearghaíl as a bheith tofa arís mar Cheann Comhairle ar an Dáil. Guím go mbeidh téarma maith agus tairbheach aige i rith na Dála seo. I extend my congratulations to the Ceann Comhairle on being elected to the position and wish you every success in your role so you can continue the good and reforming...

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Labour Party for this timely motion. My own leader has brought up this issue on a number of occasions in recent years. My party, when in government with former Minister Mary Harney, introduced the original smoky coal ban and there have been no legal issues in the intervening period. This is the first time the Government has publicly addressed its legal strategy and told...