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Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Motion (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: The Clerk of the Seanad will send a message to the Clerk of the Dáil clarifying the determination of the Seanad.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: The Minister is very welcome. We are now resuming the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023. Senator Mullen was in possession when we previously adjourned.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: We are resuming on section 3, amendment No. 3. Before Senator Mullen takes the floor, I would like to welcome the pupils of Pope John Paul II National School, Malahide, who are guests of Deputy Farrell. They are very welcome, as is the Deputy.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: I should have said that amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: Senator Mullen, can I remind you to stick to the amendments?

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: I ask the Senator to stick to the amendment.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the students from RehabCare in Kilkenny, who are the guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, and the students from Kells Community School, who are the guests of Deputy Damien English. I understand Senator Mullen also has two guests in the Visitors Gallery. They are all very welcome.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: We are on amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: I remind the Senator he is speaking to amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before Senator Mullen continues, I welcome the students from St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny.

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

Maria Byrne: I raise the proposal to have the World Rally Championship held in Ireland in one of the years between 2025 and 2028. Limerick, Waterford and Kerry were successful in this regard. The decision is now before the Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Deputy Byrne, and has to be signed off by Monday. The problem is that if it is not signed off by Monday, the event will move outside...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I ask the Acting Leader to move the suspension of the House until 2 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed. Tá an Teach críochnaithe leis na ráitis.

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I also thank Senator Currie for sharing time. I wish happy International Women's Day to everybody present and especially to my female colleagues. We will celebrate the day on Friday. International Women's Day stated in 1909 in the USA. That is quite a long time ago and the day has been celebrated for many years. The...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome to the Gallery the students from Meánscoil Gharman and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to highlight the plight of small businesses. In the past day or two, we had the Habit coffee shop and retailers closing with the loss of 22 jobs. My real concern relates to small businesses and the hospitality sector. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment needs to look at small retailers and hospitality enterprises as stand-alone concerns. Reports are showing -...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: We have come a long way since.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important motion. I compliment our colleagues in the Labour Party for bringing it forward. The thrust of the motion is about stronger and safer communities. I was at a residents' meeting on Monday night and I would like to compliment our two community gardaí who attended. In the WhatsApp group for our area an issue...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (27 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important topic. My question is to do with the tenant in situ scheme and how long it takes for the AHBs to complete sales. I have been dealing with a number of people who are trying to avail of the tenantin situscheme. One particular person who comes to mind - and this relates to Limerick City and County Council -...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (27 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome the increased funding, the increased number of houses being built and the work of the AHBs, but in the case to which I refer there are no issues relating to the house, planning or legal rights. It was tied up in the fair deal nursing home scheme. The issue is that the lady who is selling the house is now talking about pulling out of the deal as it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to highlight the fact that Explore Engineering will take place at Shannon Airport on Thursday, 7 March from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is a collaboration between industry, the ETB and the chambers of commerce. More than 60 different engineering companies will come forward to show what exactly they do. It is about encouraging students, especially, who wish to study engineering and...