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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tobacco Control Measures (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome that a Bill is coming to address vapes, including some of the flavours, albeit not all of them, as well as single-use vapes. This is very good news but I still do not understand something. We took a brave move when we brought in the smoking ban and made smokers go out to the smoking area, so why can we not put vapers into the smoking area as well? I believe that people are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tobacco Control Measures (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I would like to be associated with the welcome to the ambassador who was here a few minutes ago. I wish him a happy national day. I rise to welcome the fact that over 18,000 people will be in receipt of the companion pass, effective from today. That will help. It will allow people to bring a companion with them when they travel by train or bus. It helps to address the issue of...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Heydon, for the debate on the Private Members' motion on agriculture. Before I call the first speaker, I welcome Councillor John Michael Foley and his father John Foley to the audience. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy the proceedings this evening. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. The time...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a Sheanadóir. The Minister has indicated he would like to intervene now. He has the floor.

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

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

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome to the Chamber the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish. I call Senator Cosgrove.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am chairing at 2 p.m. so would Deputy Ellis mind if I asked one or two questions?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Could I get the witnesses' comments on mental health because I know Deputy Ellis referred to it? It is an area about which I have serious concerns. Also, we have school intervention but we also have early intervention from age zero to six. Is that working and if so, is it working in different places? Is it restricted in some areas? Another question concerns the school retention rate....

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Kelleher - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the capital works relating to the construction of a new permanent school building for Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin, County Cork. Senator Nicole Ryan - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (2 Oct 2025)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the German ambassador to Ireland. He is accompanied by Deputy Timmins, who is the convenor of the Irish-German friendship group. On 3 October 1990, 35 years ago, Germany achieved reunification after a long period of division and began a successful process or reintegration. Ireland is proud of the part it played as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: One speaker at a time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a Sheanadóir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Can we have silence and order, please? I move to the next speaker, Senator Byrne.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: We have to put the amendment from Senator Ruane first and then the Deputy Leader can propose her amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: It was Senator Ruane.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Black seconded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Ruane has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1a on the Supplementary Order Paper be taken after No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?