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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.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the expansion of the criteria for eligibility for the disabled person's parking permit to cover designated parking spaces for individuals with hidden disabilities. Senator Manus Boyle - The...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Disability Services (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we move to Order of Business, I welcome Creagh College from Gorey. They are guests of Deputy Malcolm Byrne and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: As there are no other Senators wishing to contribute, I call the Acting Leader to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the students from Straffan National School in County Kildare and Sancta Maria College in Rathfarnham. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today, especially to the Seanad. It is the tradition of the House that they have homework off for the rest of the day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: It is the week, is it? I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I propose to share time with Senators Scahill, Cathal Byrne and Nelson Murray.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I know from working with her previously how passionate she is about the subject and how committed she is to changing the way we think of mental health and resolving the issues.It is frightening that it is predominantly young men who are affected by these issues. There is a higher suicide rate among young men than...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise the issue of BusConnects. Limerick is due to launch its BusConnects network shortly. There is an industrial estate in Annacotty, Limerick, where more than 2,000 people work. Lacking foresight, Bus Éireann will not run a bus out to the Annacotty Business Park. I have spoken to businesses there and have met them. Some of them even ask people when they apply for a job...

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House discuss this important issue. I compliment Senator Keogan and the other Senators who signed the Bill. The sentiments behind it are very important. A few years ago, a consultant at the Mater hospital spoke about two young men who had suffered from cardiac arrests. Allegedly, they had consumed eight to ten cans of drinks that contained...

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand that Senators Scahill and Kennelly wish to share time equally. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: As there are no other Senators indicating, I will call the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise something I raised last week, which is to pass a vote of sympathy to the former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen, a former councillor and mayor of Limerick. She was buried on Saturday and may she rest in peace. She served on the council in Limerick for 25 years and her husband before her was mayor of Limerick. Brian Leddin was a Deputy in the last...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am looking at Senator Brady in front of me. Many other farmers do not wear caps when they are out and we need to encourage them to wear sunscreen.