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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I want to raise Ireland's relationship with Hong Kong and, in particular, the continued crackdown by the Chinese communist party not just of journalists, politicians, pro-democracy activists and students but anybody who seeks to question it in any way in the special autonomous region of Hong Kong. In recent years, because of the introduction of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I am very grateful both for his statement on this matter and, indeed, the strong stance of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs on human rights and continuing to raise it and making sure that Ireland's voice is heard in the case of Jimmy Lai and so many others who are being unlawfully detained. That is critical. We must also bear in mind that...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the Latvian ambassador and extending best wishes for Patriot Week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and time may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with the remarks by Senator Seery Kearney concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the horrors that continue to be inflicted there. I have proposed on a previous occasion that we have statements on this matter with the Tánaiste. It is critical at this juncture that we do not forget about that horrific conflict. I agree with Senator McDowell that we should not be...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I love how Mr. McIntyre called it the Heather Humphreys scheme.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am not doubting it.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and ongoing contribution to the richness of our communities. Colleagues always talk about their local connections. I am always tempted, coming from Gorey, County Wexford, to say we almost do not need to boast about our successes on the artistic scene. Mr. Croffy may know that the Association of Irish Festivals and Events, AOIFE, was among the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I suggest we might recommend it is an area in which the shared island unit should engage more fully.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We have raised this previously and the line is to recommend to the Arts Council that musical theatre be recognised as a separate art form.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: There would be far too much competition for some of the roles, I can tell you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the proposal from the Minister for Social Protection to extend pension rights to family carers. I want to ensure that it is extended to foster carers. Foster carers do an incredibly important job in this State. There are about 6,000 vulnerable children and young people in care, and 90% of them are looked after and brought to realise their full potential by foster carers. One of...

Seanad: Sports Funding: Statements (21 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for the continued investment being made in sport across a range of levels. I refer to the investment to Sport Ireland and the national governing bodies. There is often much criticism - and rightly so - of some of the governing bodies but it should be acknowledged that many of them are effectively implementing the sports strategy. I pay tribute to the...

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

Malcolm Byrne: I also join the Cathaoirleach and Leader in congratulating Mary on her service. I wish her the very best for the next chapter in her life. I also welcome Emma, Yvonne and Michelle to the Gallery. They have been doing enormous work in north Wexford to resolve the school bus issue, which I know many of us have to address. There are a number of issues I would like to raise today, the first...

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: “That Seanad Éireann: notes: - the enormous challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence(AI) and emerging technologies present for all sectors of society; - that AI will be embedded in almost every aspect of life; - that AI could lead to significant positive improvements in delivery of services such as healthcare or in transport; - the particular...

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I also thank my colleagues here in the Seanad for their input on this issue. A number of people have praised the role of the AI ambassador, Dr. Patricia Scanlon. It might be in order at some stage, and perhaps in the new year, for us to invite her to address the Seanad and inform us about her work, and her perspective as to how...

Seanad: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: At 1 p.m., next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (12 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I raise the question of the ambulance base at Gorey, County Wexford.I am sure the Minister of State will join me in paying tribute to our hardworking ambulance crews across the country. The ambulance crew that is operating in Gorey is operating in a Portakabin that is completely substandard and unacceptable as a workplace. The National Ambulance...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (12 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate that the Minister of State is answering on behalf of the Department of Health but tell us something we do not know. Essentially all we are told is that it is included in the capital plan even though it had been in the strategic plan for 2016 to 2020. There has been no progress. What the Minister of State is clearly saying is that the HSE has given no real commitment to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Like others, I would like to pay tribute to Senator Mary Seery Kearney for all of her work on the surrogacy issue. She brought her personal story but she has clearly delivered on this issue. I want to say, "Well done". On the other issue, I want to pay tribute to all of our healthcare workers, including many of those who come from all over the world. I see at first hand the vital work...

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