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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Following up on Deputy Cathal Crowe's question on an inquiry, the Minister said he is going to meet the family of Aoife Johnston. Does the Minister think there will be another inquiry in terms of an independent report? Much like Deputy Crowe, the line in Mr. Justice Clarke's report that frightened me was that there seemed to be nobody in charge. That really was the line that frightened me....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: There are many units that operate at 100% in UHL and I want to pay tribute to the staff in every department, be the emergency department, oncology, the heart unit or the stroke unit. It is a pity that Limerick is always in the news for it accident and emergency unit, the bad news story that comes out of that and that people are sometimes frightened to go there. People want to have a safe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: That would be great. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: No, the Minister can send it to me. I thank him very much. I have one last-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I have one last question-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Yes, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank Ms Conroy. Can I ask the last question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues relating to University Hospital Limerick: Discussion (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: My understanding was that the next 96-bed block was to be in the first quarter of 2025 but I note that today, the Minister mentioned the second quarter. Is there a reason why it is delayed? My understanding was that it was originally to be the first quarter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: Today is World Mental Health Day, the theme of which is wellness in the workplace. I pay tribute to the Limerick Mental Health Association, which is running Limerick Mental Health Week with the theme of community connection and compassion. Over 54 projects are being run throughout the week, including community-based projects, concerts and sit-and-chat cafés. Many events are being...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: It is good to include third level institutes and graduates. I welcome the fact that NUI will become the overarching body and will register everybody. I agree with Senator Mullen that the people who are already on the register should be transferred over but a publicity campaign is necessary to let people know because many people have gone through the system, graduated and may not be aware...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming here to discuss this all important Bill. I welcome Tomás Heneghan and congratulate him on his action in the Supreme Court last year. I say that because for many years I have felt that the university panel should have been expanded to other third level institutes. I must declare that I have a vote from NUI. When I graduated after gaining a master's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I declare that I am not one either.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I wish to highlight an issue that has been raised to me by small retailers, particularly small shop owners, garage owners and petrol station owners, to do with the sale of illegal cigarettes. More than one third of cigarettes that are sold here either have no duty paid on them or they are counterfeit. Those figures have been issued by the Revenue Commissioners in terms of cigarettes that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the news that Limerick Civic Trust has been announced as Limerick person of the month of October. It is a competition which acknowledges people who carry out good deeds and works within the community. Limerick Civic Trust was founded by the late Denis Leonard. It has been instrumental in transforming Georgian buildings and other historic buildings. At present, it is working in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I support Senator Dooley's call for a wider debate on health with specific reference to University Hospital Limerick. The main reason I rise today is to talk about the €7.9 billion that is being spent on housing, including affordable housing. More money is being provided to bring derelict homes back into use. Yesterday, Limerick City and County Council announced its seventh...

Seanad: Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee Stage (2 Oct 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. The debate on the Bill is to adjourn at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.