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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I was speaking earlier in the Seanad so I was not here for the presentations but I did read Mr. Twomey's opening statement. There are three pharmacists and a pharmaceutical assistant in my family so I regularly hear about the issues facing pharmacists. I pay tribute to pharmacists across Ireland for their supporting role and work during Covid because pharmacies were the only places open...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I think it was Mr. Twomey who referred to not enough people qualifying in Ireland and then many ending up going to the UK. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science put out a call to the various universities to express interest in providing courses in that regard. I am not sure if pharmacy was included in that but I know that medicine, nursing and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union (8 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I have been working with a number of pharmacies in my area and they have had to bring in pharmacists from abroad who may have qualified in non-European countries and there is an issue with the granting of permits. While a number of them have been successful, has there been much engagement with the IPU and enterprise on that? I know of one application where the person involved is approaching...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I want to raise the issue of the hospital in Limerick where there are more than 100 people on trolleys today. The new CEO of the HSE was before the health committee this morning. It was enlightening to hear him confirming that he intends to make changes. He has admitted that in many locations the HSE is very top-heavy and that changes need to be made. It sounds like he is going to hit the...

Seanad: Location of Victims' Remains: Motion (22 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before I call on Senator Blaney to move the motion, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming some family members of the disappeared and the Wave Trauma Centre to the House today. I welcome Gerry McGinley, Michael McConville, Oliver McVeigh, Ann Morgan and Sandra Peake. They are very welcome to the House for this all-important motion. I would also like to welcome...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise to welcome the fact that fDi Intelligencemagazine, which is published by the Financial Times, has rated Limerick city as the top-ranked European city of the future not only in respect of attracting foreign direct investment but also in respect of the economic and financial side of things and business. Limerick city came second in respect of economic potential and was highly ranked in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise to welcome the good news announced yesterday in respect of the arrival of Eli Lilly in Limerick. It is currently based in Cork and employs 38,000 people globally. An investment of €500 million was announced initially but the figure has now gone up to €1 billion. It will be a state-of-the-art development and 1,200 people will be employed in its construction, which has...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this all-important Bill and for introducing this measure. It is all about the cost of living for families and making sure they can afford to meet their costs. As the Minister knows, there are many issues in Limerick where a lot of people are staying away from hospitals. This Bill will encourage people and will help families by...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the announcement by Shannon Airport this morning that passenger numbers are up 21% compared to 2019 and up 22% on 2022. This is really good not only for Limerick but also for the mid-west region. There are currently 33 destinations available from Shannon Airport, with flights to 11 countries including the UK, the US and European countries. Certainly, the new routes announced...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is very welcome to the House to discuss this all-important issue.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister. Group spokespersons will have eight minutes each and all other Senators will have five minutes.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell. I call Senator Frances Black, who is sharing time with Senator Eileen Flynn.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming here. This is the first time the Minister of State has been in the Chamber when I have been here.I congratulate the Minister of State on his new portfolio. He is my constituency colleague in Limerick. I am delighted that we are discussing the important issue of housing. I compliment the Government on the work it has done to date in working with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome everybody here this morning and especially Mr. Gloster. It is my first time to meet him in person since he was appointed to his new role. I congratulate him and look forward to working with him. There are a number of issues I would like to raise, mainly around University Hospital Limerick, UHL. There was a discussion last week and the HSE brought forward its plans for the future...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Dr. Henry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (29 Mar 2023)

Maria Byrne: I have one final question. I know that St. John's looked at 120 extra beds for procedures etc., and a report came to the HSE previously about it. As it has the backing of UHL, is there is any update on that proposal because it certainly would be a great asset to the region? The growing numbers in terms of people living there, as well as the number of job creations there, mean that we need...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: When this amendment was debated previously, Senator McDowell spoke twice and the Minister of State was due to reply.