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Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this very important topic. Budget day affects every household in the country. The Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath's opening speech today was about the fact that there are 2.6 million people at work. I want to acknowledge that. He also referred to the fact that inflation, while in some ways it can be good, affects the lives...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Smith. In the two minutes that are left to me, I will highlight one or two areas. Continuing on where Senator Kyne left off in terms of childcare, I am au faitwith what goes on in a community crèche, as I am involved in a community centre. Certainly, the small childcare providers still fear issues around costs, salaries and services. It is an area...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I raise the alarming report that was on the front of the newspaper today. Leaders in transport have raised with the Minister for Transport the stalling of many road projects and the fact that they expect it could lead to anything up to 77 deaths and 400 to 500 serious injuries. When I went through the report, the Garda figures were that people had only reported 7,000 to 8,000 serious...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before moving on to the next speaker, I forgot to welcome the Minister, Deputy McConalogue. I thank him for attending to address this Private Members’ Bill.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Paul Daly very much. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I acknowledge the fact that Senator Malcolm Byrne just left the Gallery with some world film producers. I know the significance of bringing people like that to Ireland with regard to Troy Studios in Limerick and the many other film studios. I just wanted to say those producers were welcome.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome our guests, who are political staff from the House of Commons of Canada. We also have some guests from New Hampshire and New York, and guests of Deputy Chris Andrews. They are all very welcome to the Gallery today. Senator Regina Doherty is next.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I hate to cut Senator Doherty short but, as the Bill has now been debated for 45 minutes, the debate must now be adjourned in accordance with the order of the Seanad today.

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome the news from the Road Safety Authority, RSA, regarding legislation on e-scooters. It was announced today that the minimum age requirement for e-scooter users will be 16 years of age. I welcome the announcement that they will have to have lights, wear helmets and the fact that they will not be able to use footpaths. It is most welcome news. The sooner this...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Davitt for temporarily taking the chair to allow me to speak. I thank the Minister for coming today. I welcome the civilians in the Public Gallery. I know there have been several communications and the Minister is aware of it. I thank her for her interest in the area when I spoke to her. I know any decisions will involve engagement with trade unions. It will not happen...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senator, the Minister has the floor.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming here to discuss this all-important topic. He is taking it on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys. My question relates to people who are in receipt of disability allowance and who want to re-enter the workplace or go out volunteering. Not everybody ends up availing of the disability allowance for the same reason and one...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and for his positive response. I encourage people with disabilities to make a submission because it is very important. I also encourage people I know to do so. I have been working with people who have disabilities to make submissions. I am glad that the Minister of State, on behalf of the Department, acknowledges that much has been done and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Boyhan and call the Minister of State, Senator Hackett.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (28 Sep 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon.

Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (28 Sep 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before I move on to the next Commencement matter I would like to welcome Members of the Australian Parliament to the Gallery, led by the ambassador, H.E. Gary Gray, namely, Mr. Julian Hill MP, Ms Rebekha Sharkie MP, deputy head of mission Mr. James Hazell, and political officer Mr. Dónal O'Néill. They are all very welcome to the Gallery today.