Results 261-280 of 2,009 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the sister and nephew of the Ceann Comhairle - Martina and Colm Murphy - to the Gallery. They are both very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: In 2023, Annacotty Business Park did not make the BusConnects report. There are more than 3,000 people working there. The chamber of commerce and employers in the park undertook a survey and 87% of people said they would use public transport if it was an option. The nearest connection is 2 km away. We are waiting for the new BusConnects plan to be rolled out. Will Annacotty Business Park...

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand that most of the people attend the park at off-peak hours. They are going in and going out.

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: That is correct. My apologies; Mr. Creegan is right.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this all-important issue. In 2021, I organised a meeting of women's shed groups with his predecessor, Heather Humphreys, and they came from throughout the country. I did so because I was conscious that men's sheds are very well organised. They have a national forum and regional forums and are in receipt of funding. We gathered together to look at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister. This is a good news story because only during the week I received a phone call from the Limerick shed because they have a new management team. When they saw the funding, they were asking how they can go about applying for funding because everything costs money. I compliment the Minister on and thank him for being so committed to this. I look forward to working...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I rise to welcome my relations in the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas today and particularly to the Seanad. I raise the issue of BusConnects, particularly in Limerick. There has been a delay in rolling it out. Back in 2021, Limerick Chamber, along with the business park outside Annacotty, commissioned a report which showed there was no bus...

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I believe Senators Collins and Andrews wish to share their time.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

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

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are five speakers left and about 15 minutes on the clock, so I propose that each speaker will have three minutes. Is that agreed?

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I know, but I have to bring in the Minister of State at 6.05 p.m.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is it agreed by the House? Agreed. There are five speakers with three minutes each, including me. I call Senator Lynch.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important topic. I come from a local background, having served on Limerick council for 17 years, served as mayor and been an Oireachtas Members for a number of years. The workload has increased tenfold through the years, I think, certainly for councillors. I think back to when I was first elected compared with when I was...

Seanad: Gnó an t-Seanaid - Business of Seanad (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Imelda Goldsboro - The need for the Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to undertake an urgent review into the delay in water connections for housing developments. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is very welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome students from Alexandra College, Milltown. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. As is customary in the Seanad, they will have no homework for the rest of the day.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and wish him well. I look forward to working with the committee in a productive manner. When I was on the council, I sat on the Traveller committee for ten years. We did a lot of good work alongside people across the city. I look forward to working with everyone involved in this committee and all witnesses.