Results 101-120 of 1,774 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I am looking for an update on the second model 4 hospital for Limerick and the mid-west. University Hospital Limerick is in the news nearly every day of the week. Unfortunately it sends out the wrong message for families and patients who need to attend the hospital. While there are an awful lot of things that work excellently there,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. One can but hope. In regard to the report at the end of May, we cannot envisage what is going to be in that report. However, the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, visited the hospital on Good Friday on a spot check. It was busy, but that was a quiet busy. I hope that a new model 4 hospital will be delivered for the region. We only have one hospital and it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I wish, first, to be associated with the remarks about Martin Groves and to wish him all the very best on his retirement. From the first day that I was elected to the House, he was always a breath of fresh air and very supportive of new Members especially, offering them guidance. I wish him well and I hope we will have the opportunity to have him in some day to wish him all the best. I...

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senators Murphy and Kennelly are sharing time. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Cosgrove and Noonan are sharing time.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are 13 minutes left and three speakers so I ask you to each take about four minutes. Next is Senator Kyne.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call on the Minister of State, I welcome Deputy Feighan to the Visitors Gallery. He is accompanied by Mr. Michael Dugher, former MP for Barnsley East, Mr. Michael Lonergan from the Irish Embassy in London, Mr. Jeff Cooke and Mr. David Wild. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Minister of State. I welcome guests of Deputy Maeve O'Connell to the Gallery. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit here this evening. Enjoy the experience here, not only in the Seanad but in Leinster House as well.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timeline for the construction and delivery of the Thornton Hall prison facility. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the community CCTV scheme and plans to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Prison Service (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker I welcome Aoife Kennelly, daughter of esteemed Senator Mike Kennelly. I welcome her back from Australia, from where she has just returned. I hope she enjoys her time back in Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Deputy Dempsey, who is accompanied by people from St. Oliver Post Primary School from Oldcastle, County Meath. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: That will be noted.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy. I welcome our guests in the Gallery who are from Germany, Belgium and Ballymun. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: The officials from the Department are very welcome and I congratulate them on the passing of the Bill.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?