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Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Now.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Now.

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, agus comhghairdeas leat. A Chathaoirligh, I rise today to wish you congratulations on your election and to congratulate each and every one of the new and returning Senators here today. I also think of the Senators, who have been referred to, who ran and were not re-elected and those who put their names forward. This House has always been proactive in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Maria Byrne: I wish to be associated with the thanks to the staff in the House for everything they do, from the ushers to the staff of the Seanad Office. Mr. Martin Groves and his team are fantastic in the work they do to ensure that everything is up to speed. I wish them all the best. The main reason I rise is to discuss an issue I have encountered that affects many small businesses. I work closely...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Finance Bill and congratulate the Minister. It is one of the first times that Deputy Chambers has addressed the House as Minister. I compliment him on bringing forward the Bill. In general, I welcome the Bill but there are one or two things the Minister might address. Hopefully, he will be back as Minister for Finance whenever the next Government is formed. I welcome the...

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

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome the fact the Dublin task force report was launched during the week. I have written to the Taoiseach to request a task force for Limerick to tackle things such as dereliction and to bring small niche shops back into the city centre. We need to rejuvenate our city centre. Limerick is the third largest city yet we have one of the largest amounts of dereliction and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to also call for a debate on aviation policy. I was in Shannon Airport recently. Senator Cummins referred to Waterford Airport but I will refer to Shannon. I was in the airport on Monday at the launch of the sunflower campaign for people with hidden disabilities. In relation to the debate on lifting the cap at Dublin Airport, it is really important that regional airports do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I am not against it.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senator Craughwell will share time with Senator McDowell.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome to the Gallery one of our long-serving ushers, Fintan O'Curry, along with his daughter, Laura, and her friend, Emma Shine, who are back from Australia. Enjoy your evening in Leinster House. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before I move on to Senator Craughwell-----

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Niamh and Brenda Murray, guests of Senator Ahearn. They are accompanied by Emma Walsh who works in the Senator's office. They are all welcome and I hope they enjoy their stay in the Seanad.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed?

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Sector Pensions (16 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State to debate my question relating to the public service. Many of us have been out meeting people and it is an issue I have been coming across on the doorsteps. While €12 was very welcome for pensioners in the budget, retired public servants have €12 deducted from their public service pension so that they do not get a €12 increase. I have...