Results 221-240 of 1,729 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, to the House to discuss the all-important issue of community safety. He has ten minutes to make his opening statement.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Deputy Shay Brennan and Councillor Fiona Murray to the Visitors Gallery today. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senators Nicole Ryan and Maria McCormack are sharing time, with five minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy Collins, is replacing the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan. I now move to Senators Nessa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson on behalf of the Cross-Party Group. I understand they are sharing time.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue. As he is aware, I live in the centre of Limerick city. I have seen a lot of things happening in the city centre over the years. In December 2023, the Department of Justice and the local gardaí in Henry Street set up Operation Táirge, whereby they worked with businesses to combat retail...

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the guests of Deputy Shay Brennan to the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I will raise an issue that I raised in the previous Seanad, that is, that people who receive a terminal diagnosis should automatically qualify for a medical card. It is something that will receive unanimous support across this House. It is also something that we should have the Minister in to discuss. The HSE previously committed to examining this issue but it has not progressed any...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by this House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of Members in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach. If it is okay, I will say a few words of thanks before we move on with the proceedings. I thank the Tánaiste and my colleagues for placing their faith in me. I also thank my colleagues who voted for me here today, as well as those who did not. I have always had a fair work ethic and tried to work with people right across each and every grouping. I give a...

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: We will wait for the Minister. In the meantime, I apologise that I forgot to acknowledge the presence of my party colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, in the Gallery. I thank him for being here for my election. I also thank former Senator, Catherine Noone, for being here today.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his statement. I now open up the floor, beginning with Senator Clifford-Lee.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for her contribution. I call Senator Ahearn next, whom I believe is sharing time with Senator Lynch. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Senator. I noticed that the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, had some guests in the Gallery. They have just left but I acknowledge their presence.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I now call the Minister.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, who is welcome here anytime. I know he is open to listening to and working with people. I again congratulate him.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I rise first of all to congratulate the Leader. I look forward to working with him over the coming years. Senator Ahearn raised the N24 which certainly has the same impact on Limerick as it has on Tipperary the whole way to Waterford. It is about connectivity and I too support his call to ask the Minister of Transport to come before us. Equally, Senator Fitzpatrick raised the whole...