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Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: That is why I said there might have been a mix-up.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I understand that and that is why I said in the beginning that there might have been a mix-up because on the Oireachtas website this is scheduled as statements on transport and sport, which is totally out of the Minister's control. Nobody told him. The Minister knows my feelings about the Limerick-Shannon metro link and how important it is to the development of the region. Senator O'Mahony...

Seanad: Inquiry into the Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: As no other Senators have indicated a wish to speak I call on the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State is very welcome here today. It is important to have this debate and I am delighted that it has been put on the agenda. It is unfortunate that we will not be able to finish it today because it is such an important issue. The proposed cutbacks at RTÉ were first leaked on "Prime Time" not long ago. I will focus on the situation at Lyric FM, as I am from Limerick...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: -----but that the board did not think it was going to be viable. It is disappointing that there has not been any communication and that the staff in Lyric FM heard about this through Twitter, an email and "Prime Time". That was sad. Lyric FM has been in Limerick for the past 20 years and that was an awful way for the staff to find out that their jobs were in jeopardy. They may have the...

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, who has five minutes.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: Senator Feighan had indicated but unfortunately it was agreed that only group spokespersons would speak so I cannot ask him to come in. I call on the Minister of State to respond as there are no more group spokespersons to speak.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: It was not agreed on the Order of Business, I am sorry.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I must ask the Leader to-----

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: We are moving on to the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: The time is up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Election of Temporary Chairman (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I propose Deputy Jan O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Limerick Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (19 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Mr. Brazil and Professor Vincent Cunnane, president of LIT, who is in the Visitors Gallery. As a former board member of LIT, I am delighted to see both of them here today and to be able to speak about what is going on in LIT at the moment. What are the plans of LIT to develop and extend access to higher education? When I was on the board of LIT, there were discussions about...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: RTÉ Financial Restructuring (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for attending to discuss this important issue. It came as a shock a number of weeks ago when it was mentioned on "Prime Time" that Lyric FM in Limerick might be closing as part of RTÉ's cost-saving measures. I am concerned about the closure of the Limerick studio. I have had a number of meetings with Lyric FM, which plays an important role in the cultural life,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: RTÉ Financial Restructuring (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his reply. My biggest concern is that the University of Limerick wrote to RTÉ two months ago, as well as previously, but has not had the courtesy of a reply. The university authorities offered a space on the campus. There are many proposals out there. So many people want to see Lyric FM kept in Limerick. The cultural aspect is so important. Lyric FM has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Ruane. I call the Minister, Deputy Flanagan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. Senator Ruane, would you like to ask a supplementary question?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: Minister, would you like to respond?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (12 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House.