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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the expansion of the criteria for eligibility for the disabled person's parking permit to cover designated parking spaces for individuals with hidden disabilities. Senator Manus Boyle - The...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Disability Services (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we move to Order of Business, I welcome Creagh College from Gorey. They are guests of Deputy Malcolm Byrne and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: As there are no other Senators wishing to contribute, I call the Acting Leader to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the students from Straffan National School in County Kildare and Sancta Maria College in Rathfarnham. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today, especially to the Seanad. It is the tradition of the House that they have homework off for the rest of the day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: It is the week, is it? I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I propose to share time with Senators Scahill, Cathal Byrne and Nelson Murray.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I know from working with her previously how passionate she is about the subject and how committed she is to changing the way we think of mental health and resolving the issues.It is frightening that it is predominantly young men who are affected by these issues. There is a higher suicide rate among young men than...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an t-Seanaid - Business of Seanad (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Imelda Goldsboro - The need for the Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to undertake an urgent review into the delay in water connections for housing developments. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is very welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome students from Alexandra College, Milltown. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. As is customary in the Seanad, they will have no homework for the rest of the day.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and wish him well. I look forward to working with the committee in a productive manner. When I was on the council, I sat on the Traveller committee for ten years. We did a lot of good work alongside people across the city. I look forward to working with everyone involved in this committee and all witnesses.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this all-important issue. In 2021, I organised a meeting of women's shed groups with his predecessor, Heather Humphreys, and they came from throughout the country. I did so because I was conscious that men's sheds are very well organised. They have a national forum and regional forums and are in receipt of funding. We gathered together to look at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister. This is a good news story because only during the week I received a phone call from the Limerick shed because they have a new management team. When they saw the funding, they were asking how they can go about applying for funding because everything costs money. I compliment the Minister on and thank him for being so committed to this. I look forward to working...

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

Maria Byrne: I rise to welcome my relations in the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas today and particularly to the Seanad. I raise the issue of BusConnects, particularly in Limerick. There has been a delay in rolling it out. Back in 2021, Limerick Chamber, along with the business park outside Annacotty, commissioned a report which showed there was no bus...

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I believe Senators Collins and Andrews wish to share their time.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senators Noonan and Cosgrove are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are five speakers left and about 15 minutes on the clock, so I propose that each speaker will have three minutes. Is that agreed?