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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call Senator Gallagher I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish, and his guests to the Gallery this afternoon. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue. I raised this back in August 2024 and I am raising it again. It is on the removal of VAT from sunscreen products. Sunscreen is considered a cosmetic product whereas in actual fact it is a healthcare product, in that it protects against skin cancer. In Ireland, we have 13,000 diagnoses of skin cancer...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: While I understand we must comply with European law, perhaps I need to raise directly with the Minister for Health and suggest that sunscreen be added to the medicines list or be listed as a preventative cure. Ireland has a high rate of skin cancer and the VAT rate makes it so prohibitive that many people cannot afford to buy sunscreen. It can be quite expensive, especially the better...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, and thank her for coming.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Minister of State, I welcome members of the historical society from Oldcastle. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister so much for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue. I compliment her and the Department for their work to date. It has been very proactive. If we look back ten years ago, we can see the difference now. The Minister highlighted the fact that more cancers are being resolved, and it is down to that collaboration between research and science but also with...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Dee Ryan - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on actions she is planning in preparation for winter 2025 and the seasonal surge in presentations at the accident and emergency department in University Hospital Limerick. Senator Mike Kennelly -...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (12 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome to the Chamber the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move on to the next speaker, I welcome the students from New York University to the Gallery today. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Deputy Michael Murphy and his guest to the Gallery.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Sorry, Senator, but it is not actually a matter for the Order of Business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I apologise for missing my earlier slot. I had to go to another meeting. I thank all of the presenters here today. I am very aware of the CAST project in Limerick and its workings. I compliment Superintendent Smart and the team for the wonderful work they are doing there. I note its report highlights a gap. Where somebody is detained and receives a letter to go back to centre, be it to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are many organisations involved in youth mental health along with many mental health groups. Are there extra resources or extra facilities that should be put in place and should be in the Bill with regard to youth mental health?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Bill 2024: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Collaboration between-----

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Dáil Éireann passed the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 18 June 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for international development to provide an update on the negotiations at the EU Council on the omnibus proposals. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. He is no stranger to this Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the Order of Business, I will take this opportunity to congratulate Luxembourg and its people on their national day, which is being celebrated on Monday. Their national day celebrates the Grand Duke's birthday. I welcome H.E. Florence Ensch, ambassador of Luxembourg, and her associate to the Gallery. They are having a little celebration this evening, which I hope goes very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome sixth class from St. Cronan's national school from Swords. They will be moving on to secondary school in September and I wish them all the best. They are guests of Deputy Duncan Smith. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. As is tradition, they will have no homework today. I also welcome the teachers.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the visitors from St. Etchen's national school in Kinnegad. They are guests of the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. The tradition is that they will not get homework today.