Results 61-80 of 1,860 for speaker:Maria Byrne
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: I ask for comment on the leaked report, which has upset so many families and others. I am aware there was reference to the CEO but the families deserve an apology, as do the surgeons and staff involved. Will the witnesses comment on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Treatment of Children with Dysplasia and Scoliosis and Related Matters: Discussion (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: It is my understanding from reports that Ireland has the highest number of total hip replacements. Will the witnesses comment on this in the context of experiences elsewhere?
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I welcome all those in the Public Gallery who have an interest in this Bill. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Tully, has been ruled out of order.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for clarifying.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 3 in the names of Senators Boyhan and Craughwell has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 in the name of Senator Tully have been ruled out of order due to potential charges on revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: We are on amendment No. 6.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Senator Boyhan asked that I read into the record the response to the amendment he and Senator Craughwell tabled: Amendment No. 3, which establishes the Office of the Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse on a statutory basis within nine months of the commencement of this Act, which would involve several costs. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with...
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 7 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 9 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 10 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 10 would provide a Health (Amendment) Act, HAA, card to all former residents and survivors of institutional, industrial and reformatory schools. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 42 as it has the potential to impose a charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 11 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Before I move on to the next speaker, I welcome Councillor John O'Heney from Tipperary.He is accompanied by Sr. Bernie O'Grady, by his mother, Josephine O'Heney, and by Anne-Marie O'Dwyer, Mary Ann Buckley, Margaret O'Connell, Teresa Power and Sean O'Donovan. I hope they all enjoy their visit to Leinster House and especially to the Seanad. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Does the Minister wish to come back in?
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 17 and 18 in the name of Senator Tully have been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: I will ask the Minister to confirm that.
- Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: This amendment has already been discussed with amendment No. 16.