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Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Would any other Senators who have not spoken like a two-minute slot before I hand over to the Minister of State? No. The floor is the Minister of State's. I thank him for agreeing to extend the time.

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and the Tánaiste for coming here for a very meaningful discussion, and I thank Senators for all the contributions this morning with regard to this all-important topic of international trade and international relations. Before I move on to Commencement debates, I welcome the students from Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, who are guests of the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Joanne Collins - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the supports being provided to those impacted by ash dieback disease. Senator Seán Kyne - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a support...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, here this morning.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I start, I would like to acknowledge a former Deputy and Minister, Damien English, in the Gallery, along with his guests. I hope they have a happy visit to Leinster House today. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this important Commencement matter. My call is for the provision of a long-term assisted care facility for young to middle-aged adults with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank an tAire Stáit for his reply. I appreciate that there are possibly settings available but they are more on a regional basis. I recognise it is very difficult to accommodate everyone but the young person I referred to is used to going to her workplace every day. If a place is provided in Tipperary, that will not facilitate her daily activities. For her own mental health and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the systematic shortcomings and waiting times encountered by younger women when presenting with symptoms of breast cancer; and on the need for the BreastCheck screening programme to be extended to women...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call Senator Costello, I welcome rang a ceathair from Scoil Mobhí in Glasnevin, who are on a school tour of Leinster House today with their múinteoir, Cillín MacDonnacha. Former Senator Marie Sherlock's son is among the students in this class. I wish them an enjoyable visit to Seanad Éireann and I hope they enjoy their time here today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, is welcome this morning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I apologise for interrupting, Senator, but it might be better if you do not use the name unless you have the permission of the person.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am just going by the rules of the House, Senator Clonan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Clonan, just to be clear to you, because it is a minor, it also places the name and the actual details of that individual on the record for all time, which they may regret. That is the reason-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: You have every right to proceed if you have permission. I am just making it clear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Clonan, I am only making it clear for the business-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Clonan, you have every right-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator, I have no issue-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Okay. Thank you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: No, that is fine.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: No, that is okay.