Results 81-100 of 2,009 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tobacco Control Measures (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I would like to be associated with the welcome to the ambassador who was here a few minutes ago. I wish him a happy national day. I rise to welcome the fact that over 18,000 people will be in receipt of the companion pass, effective from today. That will help. It will allow people to bring a companion with them when they travel by train or bus. It helps to address the issue of...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Heydon, for the debate on the Private Members' motion on agriculture. Before I call the first speaker, I welcome Councillor John Michael Foley and his father John Foley to the audience. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy the proceedings this evening. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. The time...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a Sheanadóir. The Minister has indicated he would like to intervene now. He has the floor.

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand that Senators McCormack and Tully are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome to the Chamber the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish. I call Senator Cosgrove.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the witnesses and apologies for not being present for their opening statements, but I have read them. I was attending the health committee meeting, which is on at the same time. In regard to alternative therapies and how they can assist in classroom settings, is their use good practice and how can they be better utilised? Assistive technology is sometimes used in isolation....

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are examples to do with multidisciplinary teams and how they can work effectively. I know there are many of them in other countries. What should we be doing here in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, the CEO and everybody here today. We had good engagement the last day Mr. Gloster and the rest of the team were here to address waiting lists, outsourcing and insourcing. I welcome the publication of the HIQA report yesterday. As the Minister said, one of the biggest things is the shortage of beds. That is leading to people waiting. How will we address between now...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Maria Byrne: I acknowledge the hard-working staff, the job they are doing and the new structures in place. That is very firm. I look forward to the new beds opening.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise the report that was released this morning by HIQA regarding University Hospital Limerick and the three recommendations it contains. My understanding is that all three recommendations are under consideration. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to come before the House as soon as possible to discuss this issue? One of the key things that...

Seanad: Pension Auto-Enrolment: Statements (30 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome our colleague, Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn and her guests from Fine Gael Dublin South-Central. You are all very welcome. I hope you enjoy your visit here this evening. You are in very capable hands.

Seanad: Pension Auto-Enrolment: Statements (30 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the provision of a new school building for Carrabane National School, Athenry, County Galway. Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before we move to the Order of Business, I welcome Stella O'Loughlin, niece of our Deputy Leader, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, to the Chamber. She is in very capable company and I hope she enjoys her visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Visit of Maltese Delegation (24 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am grateful for the opportunity to welcome the ambassador and her team. It was a pleasure to chat with her earlier and to hear about Malta and a few things that we have in common in terms of manufacturing and other industry. Tourism is such a big, important issue to both our countries. and also I know from speaking to her that Malta has a population of about 500,000 people, which, as she...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I wish to be associated with the Cathaoirleach’s remarks about Julie and her retirement. I thank her for everything. I think she is with us for another week or two but I wish her all the best in her retirement. She has always been very kind and courteous and looked after everybody so well. The food and everything has never been a letdown. Julie really is fantastic not only in the...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. I know about her passion for and commitment to this Bill and how long she has been working on it to make sure it is right. It is incumbent on all of us to ensure the Bill is right when it leaves this House. I welcome many of the changes that have been made, but there are one or two things I wish to...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senator Rabbitte is sharing time with Senator Ryan. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

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