Results 81-100 of 9,358 for speaker:Thomas Byrne

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for citizenship of a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [17914/08]

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (8 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 559: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in relation to a development (details supplied) by Meath County Council, his Department has received a report from the local authority concerning the costs of archaeological excavations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17235/08]

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I am glad to contribute to the debate. I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of the ladies and gentlemen from the Grangegeeth Fianna Fáil cumann. They are interested in the debate and in the tour of the House and they are welcome.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I apologise but I am only a new Deputy and I will have leeway for a few years. The defamation law, formerly the law of libel and slander, is old and goes back in the mists of time to the common law. It is appropriate that the Legislature updates it to take account of modern practices and to balance the interests of the media and publishers with the interests of the private citizen and those...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I might talk a little bit about Grangegeeth if I run out of steam on this. One would have a raft of legal cases and could get damages from each one. Section 10 will provide for a general rule, which is a sensible one, that only one cause of action will lie in respect of multiple publication. The Bill allows a person to bring, with the consent of the court, actions in respect of multiple...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Tá áthas orm labhairt i bhfabhar an Bhille seo. Measaim gur Bille an-tábhachtach é. Is as oirthear Contae na Mí mé. Tá a lán fadhbanna againn ansin, atá luaite cheana. Tá fadhbanna againn maidir le hiompair poiblí, mar shampla. Tá a lán rudaí ag tarlú sa Dáilcheantar. Ritheann traein ó Dhroichead Átha go Baile Átha Cliath. Stopann an traein ag Port na hInse agus...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Devins. As Deputy Brady has outlined, this report has had a serious effect on the county and the constituencies of Meath East and Meath West. The last review, which people still talk about, was particularly devastating for the people of north Meath when most of the parishes of Kilbeg, Kilmainhamwood, Moynalty, Nobber and...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this motion, particularly because the Opposition mentioned a school in my constituency, Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, Laytown. Since I became an elected representative I have visited this school more than any other in my constituency. I know the school as well as anyone. The fact remains that massive numbers of extra teachers will come into the...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: He was the only Opposition Member who did anything when a genuine crisis occurred in Laytown. Two or three Fianna Fáil public representatives attended every public meeting and accepted our responsibilities on the issue.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I have absolutely no embarrassment about this issue——

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: ——because I have a fantastic relationship with the school.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: We are speaking about a school which is losing 30 or 40 pupils and would prefer to have another teacher, but it is not the crisis the Opposition is making out. Most of the other schools in question are not in my constituency. This school would prefer to hire a teacher to replace the retiring teacher but it is not the end of the world or a crisis and it is unfair of the Opposition to imply...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Thomas Byrne: I will yield to my colleague because I have made the point to my constituents that Fianna Fáil representatives are in touch with their schools as much as any other representative. We speak with them and we know what is going on. We are pressing the case with the Minister. However, this is not necessarily the crisis the Opposition makes it out to be.

Written Answers — Tree Felling Licences: Tree Felling Licences (5 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Meath County Council was consulted in relation to a forestry licence (details supplied); and the response of Meath County Council. [22314/08]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (18 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for residency of a person (details supplied) in County Meath. [23839/08]

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Kenny cannot even run a party.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the progress made and the future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Navan. [24835/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Drogheda. [24937/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation regarding the processing of applications for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme in County Meath. [24652/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Thomas Byrne: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to progress and future plans on the decentralisation programme in respect of Drogheda. [24936/08]