Results 1-20 of 33 for competitive speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regulatory Bodies (20 Jan 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...the Minister of State for coming in to take this matter. It is one that is of personal interest to him. As far as the consumer is concerned, there is very limited, and in some sectors no real competition, in banking, insurance and financial services in Ireland. The Minister of State will also be aware that there has been criticism among fintech companies about the approach the Central...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...deputising.We are very happy to support this Bill, which is part of the Minister of State's legislative programme and an area of priority. It speaks to the fact that we believe that where there is fair competition, it will benefit the consumer. Fianna Fáil, as a pro-business party and party in government, believes it is important to support business while at the same time ensuring a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: As regards Mr. English's experience, the World Skills Competition has been an enormous success. In the context of the competition, but also more generally, how can more young people be encouraged into apprenticeships? I know Senator Pauline O'Reilly raised some of the issues relating to MTU.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regulatory Bodies (20 Jan 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...are getting a level playing field from the Central Bank. The Central Bank obviously has to protect the consumer, but one of the best ways it can protect the consumer is by ensuring that there is competition between traditional retail banks and some of the new companies. There also needs to be collaboration in those sectors. The ultimate test is from the perspective of the consumer, and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research and Development (11 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. In his EU affairs brief, he will be aware of the importance of European Research Council, ERC, grants, how competitive they are, and how wonderful it is when researchers in Ireland are able to access them. If our researchers do not have the basic equipment with which to work, they can move with those ERC grants to anywhere within the EU. For us...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: There would be far too much competition for some of the roles, I can tell you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: .... Having seen the departure of KBC Bank from significant parts of the Irish market and following the planned closure of quite a number of retail bank branches, it is very clear we are lacking competition in the Irish market. We know that Irish consumers are already paying interest rates roughly double those of other European countries. Therefore, I welcome the call for a full debate...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important. The TG4 experience operated very effectively within the model. Our concern is how RTÉ can ensure it has a model that is sufficiently flexible in a very competitive international environment, where it is dealing with a lot more platforms, and how this can ensure that RTÉ remains the national storyteller. To be blunt, if Ms Ní Raghallaigh is going to try to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...Department such as our new ambassador to London. In the old trade union days, that would have been referred to as a closed shop. The Department will make the argument that there are some open competitions at lower levels within the Department but there should be an open competitive process when it comes to these very senior appointments. The role of the ambassadors, as with others in...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: ...welcome the fact the European cross-country championships will happen here. There has been a focus on the support for elite athletes but one of the challenges for emerging athletes is the lack of competition. There have not been any athletics events. Part of the challenge will be how we get sport back on its feet. Deputy Griffin spoke about the significant investment and this has been...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...to come to Ms O'Keeffe's voluntary package. This actually speaks more to the culture within the organisation. As I understand, Ms O'Keeffe was appointed the acting CFO in 2013 within RTÉ. That competition was filled internally. Her predecessor had left under a voluntary exit package at the time. Ms O'Keeffe subsequently got to leave under a voluntary exit package. This is the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...in which it can be more effectively done in pooling resources? How can local commercial radio continue to provide that level of expertise and knowledge to research the facts in an increasingly competitive environment? I can understand that it is very difficult for a presenter if they do not have a team of researchers. How will they be expected to challenge climate sceptics or those who...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...level. It would serve any Minister very well for such people to have that opportunity. To ensure greater diversity within our public service and to ensure it is no longer a closed shop, competition should be open for positions for ambassadors representing our country and all of its citizens.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Making Europe Fit for the Digital Age: EU Commissioner for Competition (23 Jun 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Deputy Griffin will probably be recruiting many Irish supporters for the Danish team. The Commissioner will be quite happy to hear the cheers. I wish to talk about the need for Europe to be more competitive in the digital age. With regard to one of the challenges, we see Silicon Valley and all the new companies that have been emerging from there. We have not seen the number of digital...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...x2019;Halloran and his family a very happy future, as will everybody else in the House. I also wish to raise a matter that I addressed during a Commencement matter debate several weeks ago and that I have spoken about on other occasions as well. I refer to a competition mandate for the Central Bank of Ireland. It is welcome and positive that Revolut has today announced that it will be...

Seanad: Impact on Farming Sector Arising from the Situation in Ukraine: Statements (29 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...preparations are being made at an EU level to address that. I also agree with comments that colleagues made about the fertiliser sector. It has been very clear for a long time that there is a lack of competition in the fertiliser sector. There is evidence that price gouging is going on. I am aware that the US Department of Agriculture has now invited public comment on anti-competitive...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...going forward, that the Department would keep the committee informed in terms of the outcomes with regard to the increase in the cap, the work being done on the unscripted sector and Ireland's competitive position especially with regard to the UK and other jurisdictions. This will also be important for Mr. Ó Domhnaill in terms of the outcome of the introduction of the levy, which is...

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...framework because part of the problem in certain areas of gambling, including casinos, is that it is a wild west. There is a complete lack of regulation in this area. We must ensure there is fair competition and all players are treated in an even-handed way. There will be new responsibilities for the media commission. The relationship between it and the new gambling regulator will need...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: ...have suggested in the past that we need to look at opening up some of the senior posts within the Department of Foreign Affairs. They should not be political appointments and they certainly should be competitive. There are opportunities there to appoint people who have excelled in other walks of life. I wish all our new diplomats well in their postings but I also call for a broader...

Seanad: Living with Covid-19: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...it is rather clear that she is now foundered. I would like to ask about a number of issues and specific problems that arise concerning how we are living with Covid. I want to talk about the unfair competition that still exists between supermarkets and some of the independent retailers. It remains a problem. I commend the supermarkets. They, particularly their retail staff, are doing a...