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

Maria Byrne: I rise today to also support the call in respect of the increased cost of education that was announced over the weekend. In the programme for Government, in the higher education sector section, it is stated: This Government will: Provide more further education and training places nationally. Continue to reduce the Student Contribution Fee over the lifetime of the Government to ease the...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials.

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Dáil Éireann passed the Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 25 June 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the revised timeline for completion of a new school building for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire, Dominick Street, Dublin 1; and to confirm the interim arrangements being put in place to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we agree the Order of Business, I welcome the residents of Sunbeam House in Wicklow town. They are guests of our colleague, Senator Pat Casey. I hope they enjoy their visit today. I also acknowledge Deputy Martin Daly and his guest in the Gallery. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I am glad he acknowledged the fact that what we all saw on the RTÉ programme across two nursing homes was not reflective of all nursing homes. That is a really important message. When we think about the residents, the people who work there, their families and the greater community that watched that...

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: One last thing I wish to discuss is the fair deal system. While it works for many, Nursing Homes Ireland found from surveying its members that their costs had gone up 36% but their income levels had only increased by a small amount, some by less than half of that. While I am not saying prices should go up, we have to try to support nursing homes to keep them accessible to all so that people...

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the guests of Deputy Aidan Farrelly from St. Seton's Secondary School in Ballyfermot. I hope they enjoy their visit here today.

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn and her guests from Dublin South-Central, as well as Jamie Malone and some of his family members from Louth. They are all very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit here.

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the Minister of State, I welcome Deputy James O'Connor and his guest, Mr. John Lundy from Cork. I hope you enjoy your visit here to Leinster House today and to the Seanad especially.

Seanad: Dental Services: Motion (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I will divide my time with Senators Kyne and Nelson Murray.

Seanad: Dental Services: Motion (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges: - the publication in 2019 of Smile agus Sláinte - National Oral Health Policy; - that the Dental Treatment Services Scheme provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders; - that taxpayers may be able to claim tax relief on specialist dental treatment; - that under the Treatment Benefit Scheme taxpayers may...

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 5 has been ruled out of order because the establishment of a survivors support and advisory office would involve several costs. 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: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 6 and 8 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Through the Chair.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is Senator Ruane pressing the amendment?