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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2021)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise two issues. When I called last week for the Minister for Health to come into the House to discuss the vaccination programme, I raised the case of two vulnerable people who had not been vaccinated. I am ashamed to say that a week later they still have not been vaccinated nor have they received a phone call, even though the respective Departments have given many promises that...

Seanad: Carer's Allowance: Motion (10 May 2021)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Acting Chairperson for the kind welcome. I compliment my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, for tabling this motion. While I have been out of politics for the past 12 months, I have met many of my neighbours and spoken with people who have been involved in the caring profession. I pay tribute to the many people who have cared for elderly relatives and even for younger people...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 May 2021)

Maria Byrne: I will start by offering my condolences to Senator Mullen on the recent passing of his father. I wish to discuss the vaccine roll-out programme. While it has been positive in many instances, I have been contacted by two families, one of whom includes a lady in her mid-80s who is bedridden but has still not received her vaccination. In the case of the other family, the mother is her early...

Seanad: Education (Leaving Certificate Examinations) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 May 2021)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I am delighted she is here. I also welcome the Bill and her personal interest in education. Having been removed from politics for the past year but having still heard from people who had issues with the leaving certificate last year, I am delighted that a review is being carried out and the Minister is bringing forward legislation to put everything in...

Seanad: Business and Covid-19: Statements (30 Apr 2021)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. I am delighted to be here and thank him for his kind welcome. I also thank all Members for welcoming me back warmly. It is a great honour and privilege to be here. I thank the Members of the other House for being so welcoming and supportive over the past number of months. I look forward to working with all Oireachtas Members. It is a most...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2021)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind welcome. I congratulate my colleague, Senator Horkan, and it was a pleasure for us both to be elected the other day. I thank everybody for their very kind welcome back today. I look forward to working with the many Senators who have never met me or engaged with me but heard from me via phone, Zoom or whatever. It is a great honour and privilege to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: I seek the Leader's support in asking the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to intervene in the situation of Limerick FC. It was announced last Wednesday that the club is due to be liquidated. While Limerick FC has acquired many debts over the years, soccer is still the most played sport in Limerick. Limerick city is the third largest city in the country and not...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his commitment today and answering the many phone calls during the week about this. I also thank him for meeting me and other colleagues. When contacted about this, he was very forthcoming in saying he would see what he could do about this. As there are four pharmacists and a pharmaceutical assistant in my family, I suppose at this stage I have a vested interest....

Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his explanation. Following the discussion we had on Committee Stage, I spoke to a number of school principals and some parents. There were mixed views regarding what had been proposed by the other side of the House. One of the principals said that not everybody is in a position to make a voluntary contribution, there are circumstances in which a contribution is not...

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 2 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 3 and 5 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 6 has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: The amendment. A letter has been issued to the Members who submitted the amendment.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: It was ruled out of order.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: No, it is a new subsection.

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Dundalk Institute of Technology and SOLAS: Chairpersons Designate (17 Dec 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Mr. Malone and thank him for his presentation. What thoughts and plans does he have as he takes up his position? I read his CV and listened to what he had to say. He brings a great deal of experience to the role. He spoke about the region. I am a firm believer in the region. I would like to hear Mr. Malone's thoughts on how he would like to see DkIT developing.