Results 821-840 of 1,673 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: That is great. I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister. I believe the SEAR legislation is due to come into law shortly. I wonder when that will happen. What impact it will have on the banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank Professor Cowan and the management team for their opening statement and for coming before the committee in such numbers. None of us wants to be giving out about the hospital. We are all here to try to resolve the issues for the greater good. From the responses of the witnesses, I know they and the team are committed to resolving the issues. What stood out for me in the report was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: Another concern I have is that the HIQA inspection was conducted midweek. The high numbers are at weekends. Has the HSE looked at the cause of the high numbers at weekends? There is not enough patient flow. People tell me they feel they are there unnecessarily. The blood clinic used to finish earlier on Fridays. After 5 p.m. on Fridays, people who present to a GP are sent to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank Professor Lenehan. I spoke to two people who spent a weekend in the hospital who felt there was nobody there to discharge them. I am glad to see it is being worked on. They felt they were unnecessarily taking up a bed because there was no one to discharge them. One person had to wait 14 hours until discharge was signed off. I know people are being pulled and dragged to other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank Dr. O'Connor for that answer. Professor Cowan mentioned that several people had retired, including consultants, nurses and others. Nurses have said they could not continue to work because of exhaustion and have retired. Is there planning to account for proposed retirements in respect of consultants and nurses? I am aware it is not possible to foresee people resigning before their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: Great. A matter was raised with me recently concerning a person in unit 5B in hospital who required an electrocardiogram, ECG, scan. There was an eight-to-ten week waiting time to have the results read. The person who contacted me was concerned with the health of their loved one. Is it the norm that it would take this long for a scan to be read? The patient in this case ended up having a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: Reference was made earlier to the other services. I refer to the different clinics, such as on Lord Edward Street, and the pharmacies. Is there an educational aspect to this endeavour? I ask because I see people going not into the small injuries units but into the accident and emergency department instead. How do we get this message across? Is more funding required to educate people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: Can I ask two additional questions? I am replacing Senator Kyne today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick Raised in the HIQA Report: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: On mental health services and children, there is no children's unit in UHL at present. Are there any plans around that? The second question relates to shortages. While the hospital is openly recruiting, there is also the increased capacity coming down the line with the 98 additional beds. Are there plans in place to find staff for that, including nurses, clinicians and consultants?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I will raise an issue I raised previously relating to the Revenue Commissioners. They must be the only public service that is not open to the public. Every other public service building in this country is open but all the Revenue Commissioners' offices are still closed. People cannot go into their premises for an appointment. I have written to them and have got the Department to contact...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to welcome two things, the first of which is the fact that the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has released more than €2 million and we will see 25 affordable homes being built at Brú na Gruadán in Castletroy. This is most welcome news. It is an area where affordable housing will be really welcome and will help so many people in terms of setting up their new...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Maria Byrne: I would like to be associated with the condolences to the ambassador and the people of the UK. Student accommodation is crucial. We have three third level institutes in Limerick: the University of Limerick, TUS Limerick and Mary Immaculate College.I have received many calls from people not just in Limerick but throughout the country who cannot source student accommodation. The students'...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: I am a little bit confused. What is the recommendation from the Attorney General? Was there a conflict of interest? Will the Minister of State clarify that for the information of the House?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: I will never apologise for mentioning Limerick. I became a Senator in 2016 and I was proud then, and remain proud, of where I come from.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: On Sunday, Limerick will play Kilkenny in the all-Ireland senior hurling final. The Limerick hurlers are led by Declan Hannon and I wish him and the rest of the Limerick hurlers all the best. Limerick seeks to win three all-Ireland finals in a row and we are proud of that tradition. Today, WP Engine moved to its new offices located on Henry Street in Limerick city. I wish Mr. Paul Ryan...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: I congratulate Keith Earls, the captain of a very successful Irish rugby team who played against the New Zealand Maoris this morning. Ireland played to its full potential in having two wins in a row last Saturday and this morning. I congratulate Keith and all involved in the team. It was announced yesterday that FileCloud is opening its research and development centre and European...

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for appearing before the House to discuss this important issue. As she will be aware, I am involved in a special school, which she has visited with me in the past. In April, I held an online meeting on this area and I thank her for contribution and commitment to the area of special needs. A number of issues were raised that evening and she subsequently...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming before the House to discuss this all-important topic. I thank him and the Department for their work on the Bill, as well as for the inclusion of Limerick within its provisions. I recall when I got involved with the people in Limerick who were affected by pyrite in their foundations. At the time, they met the Pyrite Resolution Board. Some people who were...