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Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I move amendment No. 20: In page 18, line 20, after “person” to insert the following: “, or infringe that person’s right against self-incrimination under Article 38.1 of the Constitution or Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights”

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I would like to be associated with the vote and words of sympathy for the late Niamh Bhreathnach. I knew her because her uncle and aunt lived in the house where I grew up. She used to visit there on holiday. Believe it or not, her uncle, the late Michael Kennedy, was a Fine Gael councillor in Limerick. My sympathies to her family and husband, as well as the Kennedy family who are her...

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for attending to discuss this important Bill. When we think about it, the issues of accountability and transparency are the kernel of this Bill, which itself is strengthening the original legislation. This is to be achieved by prescribing responsibilities and providing for the allocation of responsibility and accountability for the management and operation of...

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.