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Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: I rise to propose a vote of sympathy to my colleague in Limerick, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, on the passing of his mother Nelly O'Donovan. May she rest in peace. She has been an inspiration to the Minister throughout his political career. She was also a very inspiring woman in her community. May she...

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

Maria Byrne: I welcome that more than 40 sports clubs in County Limerick received over €1.3 million in sports equipment grants. This is very welcome news for the clubs in question. Much of the money will be spent on refurbishing older equipment, but new equipment will also be purchased to benefit those participating in these sports. Community centres have also benefited from this funding. It...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Yes, amendments Nos. 74 and 75 are related.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 78 is in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane, Black and Flynn. Amendments Nos. 78, 81 and 83 to 85, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: The grouping is amendments Nos. 78, 81 and 83 to 85, inclusive.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before I call Senator Dolan, I welcome Professor Daniel Carey of NUIG, who is the guest of Senator Clonan, to the Public Gallery. I hope Professor Carey enjoys his experience.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 82 and 86 to 88, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 85a, 90a, 90b and 93a are related. Amendment No. 90b is a logical alternative to amendment No. 90a. Amendments Nos. 85a, 90a, 90b, 93a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: As it is now 7.30 p.m., the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the order of the Seanad today. I ask Senator Higgins to report progress.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the announcement yesterday from the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and Mr. Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, that a new team is being put in to look at the running of University Hospital Limerick. This is something I have been consistently raising here. I have been looking for fresh eyes to be brought to bear on the problem. Ms Grace Rothwell, the national director of acute hospitals,...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 44, 77, 79, 91 and 92 are related. Amendment No. 44 is consequential on amendment No. 91. Amendment No. 92 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 91. Amendments Nos. 44, 77, 79, 91 and 92 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is the Senator withdrawing the amendment?

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 57 to 60, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendments Nos. 58 and 59 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 57.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 58 and 59 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 57. Amendments Nos. 57 to 60, inclusive, may be discussed together.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Maria Byrne: We are on amendments Nos. 57 to 60, inclusive.