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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It was around transparency in algorithms and how we can enforce it through legislation.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Facebook tried to get some independent system to introduce the Facebook oversight board. What are Ms Haugen's views on the oversight board?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Facebook has now rebranded as Meta and is moving into the metaverse space that everyone else will be moving to. There will be challenges for us regulating in the metaverse space as well. Does Ms Haugen think there is anything that we, as legislators, should look at in this regard? Ms Haugen is aware the Data Protection Commissioner here has responded to some of her criticisms and has...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Ms Haugen.

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: 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: 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: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for taking this issue on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs. I am conscious she is busy today taking a lot of issues for other Departments. I have enormous respect for all officials within the Department of Foreign Affairs for the work they do and our ambassadors. My question is about how we appoint our ambassadors. At present, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Diplomatic Representation (22 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I certainly would encourage anyone to serve in a public service capacity. I note that the reply from the Department of Foreign Affairs avoids the question I asked. It does, however, make a very clear point in stating that when the Minister is considering an appointment, he will look at applicants' "management experience, regional knowledge, country knowledge...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Deputy Leader, this afternoon, after 11 days, a boil-water notice was lifted for Wexford town and parts of the surrounding area. So for 11 days, including over the St. Patrick's holiday weekend, the people in and around Wexford town were not guaranteed to have clean water and a reliable supply. Other parts of the country have experienced the same problem and last year my home town of Gorey...

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming here to take this issue. He is, on a personal level, deeply invested in addressing the questions of direct provision. This is not an either-or matter. He has shown that he is deeply committed to resolving this problem and that there is a compassionate response to an appalling human tragedy. I am extremely proud of the approach that the Taoiseach and the...