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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Senator Keogan and a number of other colleagues who organised a very successful coffee morning in aid of Ukraine earlier. The event reflected the enormous cross-party support for the humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross and many others. This year marks 50 years of Ireland's membership of the European Union. In that context, I call for a debate on the future of Europe which also...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Mine is the only party whose leader who did not go to a private fee-paying school.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (9 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Dhá nóiméad an duine, le toil an Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (9 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach agus leis an Aire. Aontaím leis an Aire gur cheart dúinn Linda Ervine a mholadh as a cuid oibre. Chualamar óráid spreagúil uaithi an tseachtain seo caite. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil le mo chara Paula Melvin, uachtarán nua Chonradh na Gaeilge. Ba mhaith liom gach rath a ghuí uirthi, ar...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Food Industry (8 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for taking this question. Trade policy and import substitution is an area in which he has a strong interest. Today, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is meeting various farm organisations. One thing he will encourage is increasing grain production to help provide greater domestic food security. This is something that will be very welcome if it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Food Industry (8 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for agreeing to that meeting. Most people in this country strongly support the sanctions we need to stand up to Russia. As the Minister of State said, it has consequences. One of the issues is the price of a loaf of bread. We all know the implications that will have, especially for those on low fixed incomes. It is important, therefore, that we give...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Is Senator Hackett before me?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I am happy to-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Like my colleagues, I wish everybody a very happy International Women's Day. I too will raise issues around the crisis in Ukraine. One thing we have seen in recent weeks is the great community spirit on the part of citizens and residents throughout the country who are volunteering to help out. We need to recognise their contribution. It is astounding to see those who are looking to help...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Programmes (3 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for taking this matter. He will be aware that the European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, was established in 1954 as an international collaboration to advance human knowledge. The latest estimate is that more than 16,000 scientists from more than 110 countries have been engaged in CERN's activities. It is the world's leading particle...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Programmes (3 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Listening to the reply that has been prepared for the Minister of State, I am reminded of the Oscar Wilde description of a cynic as somebody who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing. It is clear the Minister of State's response has been written by an accountant. It has not been written by somebody who appreciates the value of research. The Minister of State will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I had an unusual experience last night. Last night, the Ukrainian ambassador addressed the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party meeting. While she exhibited the full extent of her diplomacy, she also spoke very personally about the impact of what was happening in the democracy. As we know, this is about the battle of democracy versus autocracy. I was also conscious last night that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The first issue I wish to raise is the Gorey Educate Together Secondary School. This was announced 18 months ago by the Department of Education and a temporary site was secured, with assurances that a permanent site would be identified. This was after a long campaign locally, with many arguing that the school was needed years ago, but we still do not have a permanent site. Despite several...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Let us be very clear in response to the question Senator Craughwell has raised. This country has not chosen the side of Russia but is very much on the side of the Ukrainian people. We stand in solidarity with them. We also stand in solidarity, as the Minister of State said, with the ordinary people of Russia and Belarus. This is not their fight. In calling out Russia, we also need to call...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: We need to call out those members of the fifth column who are trying to operate within Irish politics. They have been getting away with it for far too long. They do not represent the Irish people. They are an embarrassment to the people of Ireland and they need to be called out.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (24 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for coming to the House. As she comes from a coastal county, as I do, she is appreciative of the work of the Coast Guard right around the country. From seeing it in action, I know the work of the Courtown-Arklow Coast Guard. The Coast Guard group based in Courtown Harbour is unusual in that it actually covers parts of two counties. It covers...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (24 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is but at the same time, this has been a really long process. For the crew that is operating there, it is about looking for basic facilities that the rest of us would take for granted. It is particularly the case because these people are going out and saving lives. I invite the Minister of State to visit Courtown Harbour and to inspect the facilities. The Minister of State said the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Like my colleagues, I would like to welcome the ambassador, H.E. Aino Lepik von Wirèn, on this the Estonian national day and share with her our concerns around the unwarranted invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to make very clear from these Houses and this country that we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We have seen troops and military vehicles from Belarus entering...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I start by welcoming to the House a good friend of mine and an active campaigner, Mr. Matthew McGrath, whose campaign about access to beaches I have raised before. He has been very active in this area. It is a privilege to have him here in Leinster House today. I know the view about increasing accessibility, generally, is shared by all within the Seanad. Following the discussion yesterday...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the three MEPs who I know are working very hard on our behalf. I agree with Mr. Kelly on the commitment shown by our MEPs on human rights in particular. I really dislike the title of the programme, Fit For 55. It sounds like a seniors exercise class at my local gym. If there was one change possible, I would ask for that. Our MEPs work very effectively together at EU level...