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Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the witnesses and apologies for not being present for their opening statements, but I have read them. I was attending the health committee meeting, which is on at the same time. In regard to alternative therapies and how they can assist in classroom settings, is their use good practice and how can they be better utilised? Assistive technology is sometimes used in isolation....

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are examples to do with multidisciplinary teams and how they can work effectively. I know there are many of them in other countries. What should we be doing here in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, the CEO and everybody here today. We had good engagement the last day Mr. Gloster and the rest of the team were here to address waiting lists, outsourcing and insourcing. I welcome the publication of the HIQA report yesterday. As the Minister said, one of the biggest things is the shortage of beds. That is leading to people waiting. How will we address between now...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I acknowledge the hard-working staff, the job they are doing and the new structures in place. That is very firm. I look forward to the new beds opening.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I rise today, first, to welcome the budget that was announced at 1 o'clock, and the fact that the basic income for the arts scheme is to become a permanent fixture. Some 2,000 artists will be able to avail of this going forward. It is really positive because there are so many people right across that community in different walks of life who find it hard to make an income out of what they...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: As there are no other Senators indicating, I now call the Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome the budget yesterday. I have two or three things to say. First, €50 million is being provided for tillage farmers. This is a huge issue. I received my nomination for the agriculture panel from the Irish Grain and Feed Association. I know the significant impact that this €50 million will have for these farmers. There is also investment in...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State and I also welcome the budget announced yesterday. There was €5.2 billion for housing and 25,000 new homes. The €130 million for the housing adaption grant and €140 million for retrofitting of social housing are really welcome. On the expansion of the living cities initiative, it is something we have had in Limerick for some years and it...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Minister of State, I welcome to the Public Gallery: Marcos Perez Espinilla and Lourdes Fernandez Velasco, who are the guests of Alan Guidon; and Giacomo Amari and Noemi Quarenghi, who are the guests of Senator Martin Conway. They are all very welcome. I hope I got the pronunciation right. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. I call the Minister of State,...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank all Senators who contributed today.

Seanad: Supports and Services for Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: Motion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming today to discuss this all-important motion. I compliment Senator Craughwell and the Independent Senators, but also Senator Craughwell's daughter, Rebecca, whom I welcome, and the consultants and staff from the Dublin Dental University Hospital. It shows how concerned they are about it that there are so many people here today. On behalf of the Fine...

Seanad: Supports and Services for Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: Motion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I apologise that I was a bit late. I was at another meeting before this, but I have read the NDA's opening statement. The NDA referred to the two pilot schemes that are going on. How should that be embraced? What resources will be needed to replicate that around the country? Senator Murphy O'Mahony raised IT and how it is changing. I see with young people that no matter what age they...

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Yes.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Permanent.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Dr. Hartney. My next question - and I have seen it myself - relates to some schools where, while they do not outrightly say they do not take in children with disabilities, there certainly can be barriers. How can we overcome that? Have the witnesses come across that? Some children might be sick on a regular basis or whatever and cannot attend or supports have been put in place to...

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Dr. Tamming has answered the question. That is great. I thank her.