Results 321-340 of 1,664 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I know there is a process ongoing at the moment which cannot be made public but the point I want to highlight is the significance of these two centres to the region regarding the supply of PhD students who are necessary in terms of operation of these centres. The amount of investment these students are helping to generate through the talent and knowledge they are giving to industry in the...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: The Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, is very welcome.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 1, 4 and 10 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: Does Senator Mullen consider his question relevant to the amendments we are currently discussing or is he happy to wait until we reach the later amendments?

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: If the Minister wishes to address it now, that is fine, although he has the option of waiting until later.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I ask the Senator to keep it relevant.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: Could we deal with the amendments?

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: Senator Mullen, please keep your contribution relevant to the amendments being discussed.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I am not sure you are.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: The Senator has gone off the amendments again.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: Senator Mullen, please speak to the amendments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome that it looks like Limerick will now be included in the world cross-country championship rallies. There was doubt about whether Limerick, Kerry and Waterford would be included in backing from the Department of sport, but I understand that negotiations are under way. It is not quite clear about which year this will happen, but it is most welcome news that the Minister...

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Members for our Private Members' motion on national cancer services. Before I call on Senator Kyne to move the motion I welcome a group from Aghada National School from Youghal. You are all very welcome here today visiting the Dáil and the Seanad. I hope you are enjoying your day. Thank you very much indeed.

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Conway. I acknowledge the presence of Ms Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, and her colleague. I apologise that I did not spot them earlier. They are very welcome here this evening.

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Hoey. I welcome a former Member of this House, Lorraine Higgins, and the representatives of Mobility Partnership Ireland. They are very welcome here this evening. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Seanad.

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the second group from Aghada National School in County Cork. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Seanad and the Dáil.

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House today to discuss this important issue. I thank our colleague, Senator Kyne, who put a lot of work into putting this motion together. I compliment all who work in this area. Where I come from, we have the Midwestern Cancer Foundation as well as Milford hospice on our doorstep. The wonderful work which the support workers and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: History was made in Limerick last weekend when we elected the first directly elected mayor in Ireland. I congratulate all the candidates who put their names out there and participated in the election. It covered the city and county so candidates had to travel to quite a broad area. They engaged with community groups, organisations and different groupings. It is something that other...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister for Health. He has ten minutes.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2024)

Maria Byrne: The debate is limited to two hours. It is up to the Minister.