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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber to take this Commencement matter. We are very fortunate that she announced we would have approval for a third new second level school in Gorey. I know from engaging with her that she took an interest in this issue. Educate Together became the patron body for the school. We are now fortunate in Gorey to have three excellent second level...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister. I appreciate that there are commercial sensitivities involved and that this involves the expenditure of public money. We have to ensure we get value for money. However, I am concerned about what the Minister described as the protracted nature of some of the negotiations. If one side is not deemed to be suitable or a commercial agreement cannot be reached, other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: We will be speaking about the Northern Ireland protocol later. There is a broader issue on the building of trust between the EU and the UK and all parties on these islands. The Brexit committee, of which the Deputy Leader is Chair, has been doing a lot of work on these issues. It is very clear that we need to have greater co-operation, North-South and east-west, among parliamentarians and...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for attending and I thank him and his officials for all their work. I thank Senator Chambers for her work as chair of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU. I agreed with most of Senator Gavan's points, although I observe that the Conservative Party is not the only party that has tried to paint the EU as some kind of bogeyman in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the witnesses today for their testimonies, and the work of the independent and community radio stations around the country, particularly during this difficult period where much emphasis had to be placed on trusted news sources. It is increasingly a challenge as to how we deal with misinformation and disinformation. We saw it during the course of the pandemic and we are still dealing...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I would like to follow up on Mr. Purcell's point about having an environmental correspondent. Colleagues were asking, including Senator Cassels in particular, about the number of staff and so on. How difficult is it for stations to ensure they can continue to guarantee to provide that trusted, well researched content? I am very conscious that in our own case in South East Radio, as Senator...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their testimony. A number of questions have been asked. At the end of this, what is important is that the stories are told and are out there, that there is a cultural change and that in the future those who engage in traditional music feel that people can perform in a safe environment. I have a question for all or any of the witnesses. What can we do, and indeed...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Commissioner for all of his work. One thing that is evident is the solidarity that has been shown across all of the European Union member states throughout this process, in particular about recognising the importance of the Single Market and the Good Friday Agreement. We are very grateful for that. I have three questions. The Commissioner mentioned the Brexit adjustment...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Like my colleagues, I would like to join in the expressions of sympathy for the late Austin Currie, to his family and particularly to our colleague, Senator Currie. He was a giant in Irish politics and showed the power of peaceful protest. His legacy will live on. I wish to join Senator Daly in raising again the issue of the Passport Office and the delays in processing applications, but I...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a iar-Chathaoirligh. I am grateful to the Minister for coming into the House yet again with another piece of legislation to address the housing crisis.The Minister has said right from the start that his priority, and that of the Government, is to provide homes for people. That means using all the resources of the State in whatever way we can to ensure those homes are...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I will try to do this within two minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I raise the issue of the culinary arts students at the Technological University Dublin, who do not have changing facilities. This is a significant concern given that we are talking about people operating in a kitchen environment and such a situation is not suitable for hygienic reasons. Equally, however, there are also questions here concerning student dignity. It is not acceptable to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 14 be taken ahead of No. 1. I propose to introduce the Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021. Following on from Senator Ó Donnghaile, while we are talking about the right to protest, and it is a very important right in this country that we should protect and stand up for, with every right comes...

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the prevention of the targeted picketing of a private residence and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research and Development (3 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to take this important issue regarding the future of science and research in Ireland. I will start by putting on record our thanks for his support in creating the technological university of the south east that was announced yesterday. The initiative is a game changer for the region.The appointment of Professor Philip Nolan, the former president...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research and Development (3 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for his response, which has filled me with optimism. It is essential that Government decisions be based on science and research. The Minister is right, in that, when we follow the science and the evidence, we tend to get better outcomes. Evidence-based policymaking should be at the heart of government. I look forward to next week's debate on science. I appreciate...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: Recently Members will have heard the legendary broadcaster, Mr. Charlie Bird, talk about the impact that motor neurone disease, MND, is having on his life. It is a debilitating disease. Any of us who knows anyone who suffered from MND will know how horrible the impact is on the person. It also has an impact on their families and those who are close to them. One of the difficulties is that...