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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Artificial Intelligence (17 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I very much appreciate the work he and his officials are doing on this and his assurance that the approach of the Government in availing of AI opportunities will always be person centred. I am concerned at the level of awareness about the potential of AI and some of the challenges and threats. We need to communicate these more widely. I would welcome further...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish to start by agreeing with the remarks of my colleague Senator O'Loughlin on progress being reached on the resolution of the section 39 issue. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for her work in that regard. I am very conscious that the atrocities we are seeing emerging from the Middle East are overshadowing the continuing war which Russia is waging against Ukraine. This...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Motion (18 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I second the motion and move amendment No. 12: To delete all words after “That Seanad Éireann:” and substitute the following: - unreservedly condemns the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday, 7th October 2023 last, indiscriminately, and systematically targeting civilians, and resulting in over 1,400 deaths; - utterly condemns the hospital bombing that occurred...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. In the context of this debate, it is important, as many have done in this House, to express our strong solidarity with the people of Israel and the people of Palestine who are going through untold horrors at present. The approach as outlined by the Tánaiste has been correct and measured. It is key to avoiding further escalation that we look...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We are.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Fire Service (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I very much welcome the specific reference within the budget around continued increased investment on the capital side within the fire services. In County Wexford, we have a new fire station in New Ross and there are...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Fire Service (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome and strongly support the measures proposed, which the Minister of State will certainly find retained firefighters want to see implemented. What is critical is a timeframe for doing so because it is going to be very difficult to recruit 400 firefighters without a very clear timeframe for introducing all the agreed measures. It is about providing...

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

Malcolm Byrne: The Ceannaire Gníomhach will be aware that there was a sentencing this week for the murders of two gay men in Sligo. I do not want to comment on the court case but it is appropriate that the House would remember the victims, Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. Anthony Burke was also the victim of a pretty horrific assault in Sligo, and An Garda Síochána clearly identified these...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I agree with colleagues' remarks on the legacy legislation and the importance of getting the Assembly back up and running. It is only through dialogue that we can achieve progress. I echo the concerns of my colleague, Senator Blaney, around the ecological disaster happening at Lough Neagh. This is not just something that impacts on the North;...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I propose to share time with Senator McGreehan, who is on her way. I want to welcome representatives from the National Youth Council of Ireland, NYCI, and Comhairle na nÓg from Wexford to the Gallery. Indeed, many youth organisations around the country have done a lot of work on the issue of enhancing our democracy and increasing...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Just around the world?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It has been a healthy debate which has allowed views from all sides of the House to be expressed. I was very struck by what Senator Mullen said about our future leaders. I constantly get annoyed when young people are told they are the future. Young people are as much a part of the present within Irish society. They have as much responsibility and as much right to take up leadership roles....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all of our witnesses for their testimony and for the great work they do. I ask them to forgive me as I will need to leave shortly. The reason I am looking at the screen is because I am meant to be speaking in the Seanad on the hate crime and hate speech legislation. This relates to the question I want to ask. The witnesses may be aware that the committee produced a report on abuse...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: What specific actions should be taken from a policy perspective?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious that I have to run. I can empathise with Mr. Walsh's story. In tackling discrimination, it is important that we do not forget rural areas. The focus cannot only be on urban centres.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I have received a message. I will lose my speaking slot so I apologise.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Like the Cathaoirleach, I wish to echo the tributes to Senator Norris. As he has not informed the Clerk officially, there may yet be time to persuade him to change his mind. In fact, some of the deserved glowing tributes might do that. Having just learned of the interview, as Senator McDowell has informed us, I would certainly support Senator McDowell's suggestion that we acknowledge not...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I welcome this very important legislation for debate on Second Stage. I am perhaps a little concerned about how long it has taken to get to this point because I think that we need this Bill yesterday. As there is a real urgency to it, I hope that we can enact it quickly and that the measures contained within it can be enforced in all of our communities. I...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.