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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make a statement on the status of the local community safety partnerships across the country and to confirm if each of the 31 local authority partnerships have been established. ...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we move to the Order of Business, I welcome the head of mission to Spain and the staff from the Spanish Embassy here to mark Spanish National Day. They are accompanied by Deputy Michael Cahill, who is the convenor of the Ireland-Spain Parliamentary Friendship Group. They are very welcome and I hope they have an enjoyable day on their national day. Ireland and Spain have enjoyed a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call on Senator Andrews to speak, I welcome him back. It is good to see him here safe and sound. I look forward to his contribution.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I will interrupt the Senator for one minute to acknowledge our visitors in the Gallery from the Ledley Hall Boys and Girls Club in east Belfast. They are visiting Leinster House today and meeting members of the Good Friday Agreement committee. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I apologise to Senator McDowell for interrupting him.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Would the Minister like to respond?

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: We have five minutes.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I apologise that I was not here for the opening statement but I read it and the report. I thank the witnesses for being here today. One thing that has come up clear to me from the conversation here is the shortage of paramedics throughout the country. I know that the National Ambulance Service is educating and expanding the numbers but perhaps the witnesses will comment about the risk to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: It was on the shortage of paramedics, the NAS investing in recruitment and education, and patient safety.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I should have started by thanking all the paramedics out there. They do a fantastic job under very difficult circumstances. They often have to visit horrific scenes. With regard to the well-being and support that is there for paramedics, is there a well-being and support programme in place? Those people need the same supports as they give to the people who are on the road. There is also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Ambulance Service: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Enterprise, Tourism and Employment): Statements (14 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Burke. I thank him for coming to contribute to this all-important debate - statements on budget 2026. The Minister has ten minutes for his opening statement.

Seanad: Support for Ukraine: Motion (14 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador to this debate. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, and the staff from the Department. I understand Senator O'Loughlin is sharing time with Senator Paul Daly.

Seanad: Support for Ukraine: Motion (14 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Support for Ukraine: Motion (14 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Support for Ukraine: Motion (14 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and thank him for coming for this all-important Bill. Previously, Senator McDowell was speaking on amendment No. 5. Would he like to continue?

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Does anybody else want to speak on amendment No. 5?