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Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I was not here when the Minister of State made her opening statement but I did read it. I was next door at the health committee, which sits at the same time unfortunately. I want to follow up on a few things. I want to continue the conversation on the primary medical certificate. I know of a lady in her late 80s who sought it recently. There was a hold-up to do with there being no board...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Mr. Gloster and the team for coming today. This meeting has certainly been very informative. In the past two years, appointments in University Hospital Limerick had to be cancelled on a number of days because of emergencies in the emergency department. Has that had a knock-on effect on waiting lists? While I understand that some of the waiting lists have come down, others are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am glad to hear Mr. Gloster acknowledge that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (2 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I was visiting somebody in a hospital recently, not UHL, and there was somebody in the bed opposite them. The person, a public patient, was brought because they were waiting on an MRI scan. They were told if they went home, they would lose their place. To me that person was bed blocking because they realistically did not need to be in that bed. I am sure this is happening across different...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I agree with the remarks of the Taoiseach on the banning of sunbeds, following a report from the HSE that over 11,000 people a year are being diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, many cases of which are as a result of people using sunbeds. It is something I have raised consistently in terms of how we support the fight against things like skin cancer. I recently raised the issue of the...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (8 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for attending. I compliment her on her new role and wish her all the best. I know how passionate she is about this subject and about finding solutions. I look forward to working with her. My experience with drug and alcohol treatment goes back to when I was part of the mid-west drugs task force, where I served for ten years. Many treatment centres and people...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (8 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: -----and also to Senator Fitzpatrick with regard her work on the committee. I believe in getting varied views from people who have life experience of this and those involved in the treatment centres. I compliment all those involved in treatment centres because it is not an easy job. It is about building trust as well. Gardaí work alongside many of the centres. It is about building...

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Burke, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

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Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Stephenson and Cosgrove are next. I understand they are sharing time.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat. For the information of Members, Second Stage debate relates to the general principles of the Bill. The debate can relate to what is in the Bill and what can legitimately be included in the legislation. I say that just as a point of information.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Tully and Collins are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary. As there are no other Senators indicating, I invite the Minister to make his statement.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Our next speakers are Senators Comyn and Fitzpatrick of Fianna Fáil who are sharing time.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Dáil Éireann passed the Statute Law Revision Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Mental Health Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to provide funding for ExWell classes to ensure all people are given the opportunity to take part in physical activity. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to...