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Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand that Senators Pauline Tully and Maria McCormack are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call Senator McCormack, I welcome Leo Farrell, who is in the Public Gallery with Senator O'Donovan. He is a transition year student from Skibbereen who is on work experience.

Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Next is Senator Noonan, whom I understand is sharing time with Senator Cosgrove.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins. We will see him again. He is no stranger to this House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: It is a great honour to welcome my good friend and colleague, Deputy Buttimer, who is not a stranger to this House. He had a long and distinguished career here. He is very welcome this morning. I thank him for coming.

Seanad: Visit of Bulgarian Ambassador (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am delighted to take this opportunity to congratulate Bulgaria and its people on their national day, which takes place this Monday, 3 March, marking their liberation day. I also welcome Ambassador Vanya Andreeva-Malakova to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Many Senators met the ambassador on their way in this morning. Ambassador, you are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your national...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we move on with the Order of Business, I welcome Steve and Adam Elsworth, friends of former Senator Paddy Burke. They are visiting Dublin for the first time. You are very welcome and are in the capable hands of Senator Ahearn. Enjoy your visit to Leinster House. Thank you. I call the leader of the Fianna Fáil group, Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I remind the Senator that what is happening in the Lower House is not the business of this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Thank you very much.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I remind Senator Keogan that she cannot reference people outside of the House, so-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: If she could just be careful-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Mullen. I ask the Deputy Leader to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Grant Payments (4 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, for coming to the House to discuss this all-important matter. In recent weeks I have heard from a lot of older people who had heard of others of their own age applying for, and availing of, a boiler grant through the housing adaptation grants for older people and disabled people. Boilers have been removed from these grants and it is causing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Grant Payments (4 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. While I understand we are trying to phase out fossil fuels and there are grants for repairs and so on, it is difficult to explain to an older person that he or she has to make changes. In many cases, it is also an extra cost because people have to make adjustments to their existing systems or bring in a new system. For existing householders, including older...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, and his officials. He is no stranger to this House and has been here before.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Bogfaidh muid anois go dtí an Seanadóir Boyle.