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Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State should be allowed to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for being here. I acknowledge that both the Tánaiste and Deputy Thomas Byrne, also a Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, were also present. I thank them in their absence, and Deputy John Lahart, Chairman of the foreign affairs committee. I acknowledge the work of Senator Frances Black. I welcome the group from Coole National School,...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand that Senators McCarthy and Keogan are sharing time,

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.