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- Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I know, but I have to bring in the Minister of State at 6.05 p.m.
- Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: Is it agreed by the House? Agreed. There are five speakers with three minutes each, including me. I call Senator Lynch.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important topic. I come from a local background, having served on Limerick council for 17 years, served as mayor and been an Oireachtas Members for a number of years. The workload has increased tenfold through the years, I think, certainly for councillors. I think back to when I was first elected compared with when I was...
- Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister.
- Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I understand that Senators McCarthy and Keogan are sharing time,
- Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I welcome the sister and nephew of the Ceann Comhairle - Martina and Colm Murphy - to the Gallery. They are both very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I am afraid you have run out of time. I have to bring in all of the other speakers.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker, I thank the Tánaiste for coming here to address this important issue this morning and for his commitment to bringing forward a Bill as soon as possible.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I thank the Senator. Before I call our next speaker I wish to welcome to the Public Gallery the IADT retirement group who are guests of Deputy Cormac Devlin. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House today and especially to the Seanad. You are welcome.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: If the Minister of State runs over time, I will not stop him.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: The Minister of State should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for being here. I acknowledge that both the Tánaiste and Deputy Thomas Byrne, also a Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, were also present. I thank them in their absence, and Deputy John Lahart, Chairman of the foreign affairs committee. I acknowledge the work of Senator Frances Black. I welcome the group from Coole National School,...
- Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: In 2023, Annacotty Business Park did not make the BusConnects report. There are more than 3,000 people working there. The chamber of commerce and employers in the park undertook a survey and 87% of people said they would use public transport if it was an option. The nearest connection is 2 km away. We are waiting for the new BusConnects plan to be rolled out. Will Annacotty Business Park...
- Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: I understand that most of the people attend the park at off-peak hours. They are going in and going out.
- Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)
Maria Byrne: That is correct. My apologies; Mr. Creegan is right.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (10 Jun 2025)
Maria Byrne: Will the Acting Leader to move the suspension of proceedings until after the vote in the Dáil?