Results 1-10 of 10 for immigration speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...is horrible that this country has come to this and that we see this level of racism. Unfortunately, some of the language we see in public debate contributes to this. I do not believe some of the horrible anti-immigrant rhetoric we hear is acceptable and it is contributing to the environment that seems to allow this kind of thing to happen. I hope Members will join with me in extending...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...Commission today to call out the disinformation on certain posters. The one I have a bigger concern with is not the one that the Electoral Commission picked out, but people trying to introduce the issue of immigration into this referendum. I am voting “Yes” in both referendums. Nonetheless, I acknowledge that people have valid concerns, particularly on the care referendum,...

Seanad: Second Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Statements (22 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ..., more worryingly, the disinformation being spread by some extreme groups. There are challenges. We should not shy away from that. I am totally happy with us having an open and honest evidence-based debate on immigration, but the Government must tackle some of the deliberate disinformation that is being spread. It is more important than ever that we talk about the values that make us...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...on them to a far greater extent than it does on others.In the context of any debates that happen in these Houses or in public, we need to remember that. I ask that in facilitating a debate around immigration, the question of language features as part of that.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: ...the Minister and the Government's policies. The idea that there is an uninhibited right to freedom of expression and freedom to protest is not true. If someone disagrees with the Government's immigration policy there are correct places to protest but it is not outside the homes or temporary shelters of those who are seeking refuge in the country. It is no different for people who wish...

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Jan 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: ...outside it. We know and we have the cop on where we need to take our grievances. With regard to recent controversies, if one has a grievance about Government policies on Covid or vaccination, or immigration, one takes the protest outside the gates of this building or outside the relevant Department. If someone has a problem with the Government's immigration policy, then the protest...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (22 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...' health insurance. The Minister of State said: As outlined in my opening reply, this issue concerns international students coming to study in Ireland who are required to adhere to particular immigration visa requirements, one of which relates to having private health insurance. I repeat that it is not within my policymaking role within the Department, as the Senator said. Officials...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...numbers in the Wexford division fell to 334. The reason I raised this matter specifically is because of the increased traffic at Rosslare as a result of Brexit, with more pressure on customs and immigration. It is great that Rosslare is busier, but it means that gardaí from the Wexford division are being deployed to serve a national and European port. The Garda numbers in the...

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...on Rosslare Europort. I know that the Government has made moves to address some of them but Rosslare Europort is important. Local resources are doing their best in terms of the gardaí, customs, immigration and everyone else. The place will need significant supports if the numbers that are anticipated arrive through the port.

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

Malcolm Byrne: ...in recent days. The first was the rather amusing takedown of Nigel Farage by RTÉ's Claire Byrne, exposing his lack of knowledge of Irish history. The fewer platforms that are given to his anti-immigrant, anti-European, populist nonsense, the better. The second event happened last Friday when, in a much more serious vein, film director David Puttnam, speaking at a lecture in honour...