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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: One of the main news stories this morning has been the 24 students who have not received school places in Limerick. My heart goes out to those students, their families and their current schools. The common application system was set up in Limerick 17 years ago when it happened that an awful lot of children did not receive school places. It has worked relatively well over the last 17 years...

Seanad: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important topic. I acknowledge the fact that the report would not be out there without the Minister of State asking for it. I acknowledge that and the work she has done. I know she has an interest in the area. My concerns regard CHO 3. The Minister of State would not expect anything else from me. The report on CHO 3...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I second the motion. I thank the Minister for coming here to address this all-important motion. I acknowledge the amount of investment - up to €98 million over recent years - put into the University Limerick Hospitals Group. While many parts of the hospital are working, there are parts that are not. I know the Minister is well aware of this and that he has visited the hospital. I...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: There was an article in the newspaper yesterday that stated Limerick had the highest trolley numbers. While I acknowledge the number has come down, we are still at the top of the list. We have the top med-tech and biopharma companies. We have a lot of companies that are relocating. I was at the launch of the rebranding of Legato as one of the top and fastest growing healthcare...

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senators, no interruptions please.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senators, please show respect for the speaker.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Senator Gavan, please continue.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Yes.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Are Senators Carrigy and Lombard sharing time?

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agaibh. I ask the Acting Leader to suspend the House until after the vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: UL Hospitals Group: Motion (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the witnesses. I have two points. Any other comments I might have made or questions I might have asked have already been covered. The first question is to KBC. I have one or two people who completed their mortgages 16 to 18 weeks ago. They received letters stating that they would receive the deeds to their homes by registered post within six weeks. They still have not received...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: They received a letter saying they would receive the deeds within six weeks. It is 16 or 17 weeks later and they still have not received them. I will get the name and address and forward it to Mr. Lennon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: That is great. I thank Mr. Lennon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland (1 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: That is great. I thank the witnesses very much.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. Coming from a small business background and with my family having been in the hospitality trade for many years, I am well aware of the issues faced by people in that trade. I have received local communication from the chair of the Shannon hotels group, which operates in the mid-west, the Irish Hotels...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I am glad to see Senator Conway as the Acting Chairperson. I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. I acknowledge all of the supports that have been given to small businesses and businesses in general. There is a case to be made, and I am glad to hear, that the Government is monitoring it and will be looking at it. That is a positive step. I encourage the parties...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise two very local issues. First, I received communication from some fifth year students regarding leaving certificate 2024 and the fact that they were out of school an awful lot during second and third year. While dispensations are being made for the current cohort of leaving certificate students, it does not look like there will be any for those coming up behind. Those...