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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: To deal with such a diverse range of issues in two minutes is a bit of an ask. NABCO is an important housing association but how does one become a member of the Better Europe Alliance? Two of the questions I wanted to ask have been touched upon. Mr. Ginnell referred to structural flaws in housing. Would he agree that there are more than just flaws in the system? Is it not just that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools Closures (21 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the closure of English language schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36783/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (20 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 161. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36784/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (20 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 224. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36045/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (20 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 468. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme, fair deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36294/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (20 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 595. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify a situation in regard to a school project (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36360/15]

Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: Will Deputy Bannon be there?

Deaths of Garda and Members of the Traveller Community: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: They have not gone away you know.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (13 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: 323. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35741/15]

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: I am not ashamed to admit that I am 68 years of age.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: Absolutely. I plan to live to 110.

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: I am only going to make a small contribution to this debate as it is a Friday and there are not many people around. I would like to put what I have to say on the public record. I fully support my colleague's proposed legislation. What struck me most in Deputy Ferris's contribution was what she said about those who are compelled to retire at 65 in the public sector, and who will not be...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: I have done articles about people in my constituency. I am being asked to attend a number of parties for 90 and 100 year-olds - there is a person in my constituency who is 105. We are living far longer and the State recognises this on another footing, by compelling people to retire later. I understand the current situation is that we are phasing out State pension benefits up to the age of...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: ----and prematurely age at home. Important issues have been raised by this Bill and I support it. If I may sidetrack slightly, I want to address the question of when the election will be held. I mentioned it the other day when I was asking four questions on where our legislation was on various issues. The Minister of State might have a word with the Taoiseach and say "look, we are...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: I understand the Government could run right through to the month of April.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: There is a Seanad election where the Labour Party has presented to the electorate an excellent candidate called Maíria Cahill. If we were to run until April of next year, it would give us adequate time to enact necessary legislation.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: I am anxious to find where this legislation is at the moment.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: Where are we with the spent convictions Bill, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill, and the public health (alcohol) Bill, as my constituency colleague has rightly raised? The Minister says the alcohol Bill is listed. When is it likely to be taken? Finally, what is the position on the human tissue Bill? Does the Minister think we could have all four Bills passed before the...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: The human tissue Bill.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Eric Byrne: We will be here until April next year.