Results 961-980 of 1,729 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: Mr. Mulvany referred to community. During Covid, we were a bit slow to bring pharmacists into it, although they were brought in eventually. We relied on GPs and clinics and whatever else. Should we make better use of our pharmacists? Nursing homes were referred to earlier. Many older people also like to attend primary care units and feel safe going there. Should we be looking at better...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: To follow on from what happened in Mallow, it was a big help and alleviated some of the pressure. Are there plans to expand that service or that option? I know we cannot always use beds in Mallow. I know also that part of it is being transferred to Ennis but is it going to be looked at in the long term? If we take UHL, and we are talking about the winter crisis today, it is in crisis all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I was asking if there are any plans to put a GP into the accident and emergency departments. I think that might help.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Emergency Departments in Public Hospitals: HSE (17 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I have one other question regarding older people. Has progress been made on work permits for carers from other countries? Is there any update on that? Many people are still waiting on more care hours or are waiting to be discharged from the hospital. They cannot go home because they have no one to look after them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach and also the Leader, Senator Chambers, for coming today. It would be inconsistent if I did not raise the march last Saturday in Limerick of more than 11,000 people, and the concerns around the hospital. We will have the opportunity to discuss that situation during statements later in the week. However, I want to raise the issue of 140 children in community...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I follow on from Senator Dooley with regard to University Hospital Limerick, UHL. I was going to let my comments wait until tomorrow when we have the debate on hospitals in general. Some 11,000 people took to the streets of Limerick last week. We need the Minister to come here. We need a debate on the future of UHL. We need to ensure patients and staff are going to a safe environment. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise today in a celebratory mood. First, I congratulate Limerick's West End Youth Centre on taking first place in the Pride of Place awards a few days ago. The creativity aspect of its youth programme was acknowledged in granting it the overall award. Congratulations to West End Youth Centre. In addition, Limerick Youth Service is celebrating 50 years in operation this week. It was...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times and Hospital Admissions: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming in today to discuss this all-important issue. It will not be the first time he has heard from me regarding hospital waiting lists, and specifically those in UHL. I acknowledge the staff of the hospital and the patients and families who have gone there to access services. It is certainly a fine hospital. I also acknowledge that between 2020 and 2022, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. Coming from a small business background and with my family having been in the hospitality trade for many years, I am well aware of the issues faced by people in that trade. I have received local communication from the chair of the Shannon hotels group, which operates in the mid-west, the Irish Hotels...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I am glad to see Senator Conway as the Acting Chairperson. I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. I acknowledge all of the supports that have been given to small businesses and businesses in general. There is a case to be made, and I am glad to hear, that the Government is monitoring it and will be looking at it. That is a positive step. I encourage the parties...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise two very local issues. First, I received communication from some fifth year students regarding leaving certificate 2024 and the fact that they were out of school an awful lot during second and third year. While dispensations are being made for the current cohort of leaving certificate students, it does not look like there will be any for those coming up behind. Those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: One of the main news stories this morning has been the 24 students who have not received school places in Limerick. My heart goes out to those students, their families and their current schools. The common application system was set up in Limerick 17 years ago when it happened that an awful lot of children did not receive school places. It has worked relatively well over the last 17 years...

Seanad: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important topic. I acknowledge the fact that the report would not be out there without the Minister of State asking for it. I acknowledge that and the work she has done. I know she has an interest in the area. My concerns regard CHO 3. The Minister of State would not expect anything else from me. The report on CHO 3...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I second the motion. I thank the Minister for coming here to address this all-important motion. I acknowledge the amount of investment - up to €98 million over recent years - put into the University Limerick Hospitals Group. While many parts of the hospital are working, there are parts that are not. I know the Minister is well aware of this and that he has visited the hospital. I...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: There was an article in the newspaper yesterday that stated Limerick had the highest trolley numbers. While I acknowledge the number has come down, we are still at the top of the list. We have the top med-tech and biopharma companies. We have a lot of companies that are relocating. I was at the launch of the rebranding of Legato as one of the top and fastest growing healthcare...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senators, no interruptions please.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senators, please show respect for the speaker.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senator Gavan, please continue.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Yes.