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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome visitors from St. Brigid's Girls' National School, who are guests of Deputy McAuliffe. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and to the Seanad Chamber. I hope they enjoy the rest of their day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is Senator O'Reilly seconding Senator Keogan's proposed amendment?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome St. Brendan's Community School, Birr, County Offaly, who are guests of Deputy John Clendennen. I congratulate them on being winners of the European debating championships. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Acting Leader, I convey my sympathy to former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen Leddin, a former Mayor of Limerick and a councillor for 20 years in the city. I was the fourth female Mayor of Limerick and Kathleen was the fifth. There have only been five female mayors in 820-odd years. Kathleen was a very dedicated councillor and Mayor of Limerick....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Does the Acting Leader mind if I welcome the students before they leave?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the students from Sancta Maria College in Mayo, who are guests of Deputy Keira Keogh. I hope they enjoy their visit here today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Keogan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 6 be taken before No. 1. This was seconded by Senator Sarah O'Reilly. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage (8 May 2025)

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

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Higher Education: Motion (7 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senators Murphy, Lynch and Ní Chuilinn are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Higher Education: Motion (7 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Glaoim anois ar an Seanadóir Kennelly chun freagra a thabhairt

Seanad: Higher Education: Motion (7 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Higher Education: Motion (7 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on available treatment options for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Ireland and the status and timeline for making givinostat available to Irish patients. Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Senator has gone over time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The clock to my left is not working. When Members on this side are speaking I will strike the bell just to let them know that the time is nearly finished.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: As no other Senators are indicating I call the Deputy Leader to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: There is a point of order from Senator Andrews.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the students from the Harold School, Glasthule, who are guests of the Minister, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. I also welcome the Killoran Drama Group from Limerick - I know many of them down there - who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell. I hope you all enjoy your visit to Leinster House and Seanad Éireann.