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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and time may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with the remarks by Senator Seery Kearney concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the horrors that continue to be inflicted there. I have proposed on a previous occasion that we have statements on this matter with the Tánaiste. It is critical at this juncture that we do not forget about that horrific conflict. I agree with Senator McDowell that we should not be...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I love how Mr. McIntyre called it the Heather Humphreys scheme.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am not doubting it.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and ongoing contribution to the richness of our communities. Colleagues always talk about their local connections. I am always tempted, coming from Gorey, County Wexford, to say we almost do not need to boast about our successes on the artistic scene. Mr. Croffy may know that the Association of Irish Festivals and Events, AOIFE, was among the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I suggest we might recommend it is an area in which the shared island unit should engage more fully.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We have raised this previously and the line is to recommend to the Arts Council that musical theatre be recognised as a separate art form.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: There would be far too much competition for some of the roles, I can tell you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Like the Cathaoirleach, I wish to echo the tributes to Senator Norris. As he has not informed the Clerk officially, there may yet be time to persuade him to change his mind. In fact, some of the deserved glowing tributes might do that. Having just learned of the interview, as Senator McDowell has informed us, I would certainly support Senator McDowell's suggestion that we acknowledge not...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I welcome this very important legislation for debate on Second Stage. I am perhaps a little concerned about how long it has taken to get to this point because I think that we need this Bill yesterday. As there is a real urgency to it, I hope that we can enact it quickly and that the measures contained within it can be enforced in all of our communities. I...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I propose to share time with Senator McGreehan, who is on her way. I want to welcome representatives from the National Youth Council of Ireland, NYCI, and Comhairle na nÓg from Wexford to the Gallery. Indeed, many youth organisations around the country have done a lot of work on the issue of enhancing our democracy and increasing...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Just around the world?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It has been a healthy debate which has allowed views from all sides of the House to be expressed. I was very struck by what Senator Mullen said about our future leaders. I constantly get annoyed when young people are told they are the future. Young people are as much a part of the present within Irish society. They have as much responsibility and as much right to take up leadership roles....

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We are.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Fire Service (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I very much welcome the specific reference within the budget around continued increased investment on the capital side within the fire services. In County Wexford, we have a new fire station in New Ross and there are...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Fire Service (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome and strongly support the measures proposed, which the Minister of State will certainly find retained firefighters want to see implemented. What is critical is a timeframe for doing so because it is going to be very difficult to recruit 400 firefighters without a very clear timeframe for introducing all the agreed measures. It is about providing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The Ceannaire Gníomhach will be aware that there was a sentencing this week for the murders of two gay men in Sligo. I do not want to comment on the court case but it is appropriate that the House would remember the victims, Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. Anthony Burke was also the victim of a pretty horrific assault in Sligo, and An Garda Síochána clearly identified these...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I agree with colleagues' remarks on the legacy legislation and the importance of getting the Assembly back up and running. It is only through dialogue that we can achieve progress. I echo the concerns of my colleague, Senator Blaney, around the ecological disaster happening at Lough Neagh. This is not just something that impacts on the North;...