Results 181-200 of 932 for and speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (28 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...qualify to go on the course. People, sometimes, even qualify but find that veterinary may not, perhaps, suit them. The University of Limerick has also proposed to introduce an interview process and working with people around their whole skills level in how they interact with animals. This is very important. That is a very strong point which should stand to it in this application. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome the Windsor Framework. I pay a compliment not only to the Tánaiste but to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coveney, the former Minister for Foreign Affairs, for the amount of work he has put into it over so many years. It is a combination of the work of both men and various other parties as well that has brought this forward. It is a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...University Hospital Limerick. While we had a visit there last week from the Taoiseach, who is taking a personal interest in this issue, I note two things. The trolley numbers were down last week and are well up this week. There are in excess of 100 people on trolleys today, I believe it is 111 people, and there were similar numbers yesterday. The figure is quite high. Senator Conway...

Seanad: Rail Network: Statements (23 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this important issue. While I only have brief speaking time, I want to raise two issues. The first concerns the Limerick to Foynes railway line and the fact trees and shrubbery were removed overnight along the rail line to the detriment of houses in Kilteragh, Huntsfield, Cúl Crannagh, Lissanalta, Springfields and Glencairin. I stood...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (22 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State. Today, is my first opportunity to welcome him to the Chamber since his elevation to his new post. I congratulate him and wish him well, particularly as I know how committed he is to enterprise and business. I am concerned about businesses, especially small businesses. I tabled my Commencement matter before the announcement of the supports that were put in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (22 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...for the greater good. I welcome everything that the Minister of State has announced but I believe we need a commitment as well.I acknowledge the reduced VAT rate has been extended until August and the supports will be in place for quite a while, but we need a commitment to monitor how businesses are doing. The last thing we need following Brexit, Covid-19 and the Ukraine war, is for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (22 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before I go on to the next speaker I would like to welcome the students from Shanganamore National School in Athy. They are welcome, along with their teachers, and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (22 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Minister of State I would like to welcome the students from Glenageary Killiney National School. They are sixth class students and they are guests of Senator Ward. They are accompanied by Councillor Anna Grainger and some of their teachers. I hope they enjoy the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...again the case of 26 students in Limerick who have not received a school place for September. Yesterday, 21 February, was D-day for them because students had the right to change their mind and refuse or accept a school place. The Minister and Department must engage with these students. While I accept the Minister has been engaging with Limerick Education Centre and Tusla, there is no...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I have two matters to raise today. The first is the fact that Castleconnell post office is due to open on 20 February and this is good news for the people of Castleconnell because they have had to travel to Newport and other areas around from the village which is quite a distance. For older people who did not have cars or access it is good news that the new post office will open on 20...

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I move amendment No. 13: In page 14, to delete lines 34 to 42, and in page 15, to delete lines 1 to 8.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I move amendment No. 19: In page 17, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “(2A) Nothing in any guidelines prepared by the Bank under this section shall operate to limit a person’s right against self-incrimination under Article 38.1 of the Constitution or Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I would like to be associated with the vote and words of sympathy for the late Niamh Bhreathnach. I knew her because her uncle and aunt lived in the house where I grew up. She used to visit there on holiday. Believe it or not, her uncle, the late Michael Kennedy, was a Fine Gael councillor in Limerick. My sympathies to her family and husband, as well as the Kennedy family who are her...

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for attending to discuss this important Bill. When we think about it, the issues of accountability and transparency are the kernel of this Bill, which itself is strengthening the original legislation. This is to be achieved by prescribing responsibilities and providing for the allocation of responsibility and accountability for the management and operation of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: One of the main news stories this morning has been the 24 students who have not received school places in Limerick. My heart goes out to those students, their families and their current schools. The common application system was set up in Limerick 17 years ago when it happened that an awful lot of children did not receive school places. It has worked relatively well over the last 17 years...

Seanad: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...of State for coming to the House to discuss this important topic. I acknowledge the fact that the report would not be out there without the Minister of State asking for it. I acknowledge that and the work she has done. I know she has an interest in the area. My concerns regard CHO 3. The Minister of State would not expect anything else from me. The report on CHO 3 was the most...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...;98 million over recent years - put into the University Limerick Hospitals Group. While many parts of the hospital are working, there are parts that are not. I know the Minister is well aware of this and that he has visited the hospital. I acknowledge, as did Senator Conway, that when the management of UHL came before the Committee on Health, they apologised to people - the staff, the...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: ...in the newspaper yesterday that stated Limerick had the highest trolley numbers. While I acknowledge the number has come down, we are still at the top of the list. We have the top med-tech and biopharma companies. We have a lot of companies that are relocating. I was at the launch of the rebranding of Legato as one of the top and fastest growing healthcare companies.Many companies are...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Are Senators Carrigy and Lombard sharing time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: They received a letter saying they would receive the deeds within six weeks. It is 16 or 17 weeks later and they still have not received them. I will get the name and address and forward it to Mr. Lennon.