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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.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Senator Pippa Hackett to the Chamber and I look forward to working with her. I agree with my colleague, Senator Richmond, regarding the women's hockey team. I must be parochial and single out Roisin Upton, who scored the sudden death penalty to win. It was great to see members of the Hogan and Upton families in the crowd. The team has given great pleasure not only to those at...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: They are not part of this group; they will be taken in their own time.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: The Senator may contribute only once on the amendment.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: Does the Senator have a seconder?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Election of Acting Chairman (22 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I nominate Deputy Hildegarde Naughton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Apprenticeships: Discussion (22 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I apologise, but I must leave to vote in the Seanad. I hope to be back later.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the news received from the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, that agreement has been reached in principle regarding a site for the replacement of St. Vincent's special school in Lisnagry in Limerick. The school serves children with profound educational difficulties, as well as children who are on the autism spectrum. I attended a Dóchas meeting recently at...

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to the House. I pay tribute to Senator Kelleher for all of the work she has put into the Bill. I also pay tribute to the members of her committee, but she has been the driving force behind the Bill. She made a contribution at the Joint Committee on Education and Skills when we were discussing it. Senator Mac Lochlainn has also been campaigning on the issue...

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I call Senator Higgins and she has eight minutes.

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: That is okay. I am conscious that four speakers are waiting to speak.

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: Is the Senator proposing to split the time into three-minute and two-minute slots?

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Senator. As there are no other Senators indicating their wish to speak, I now call the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, to speak.

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maria Byrne: We have until half past four.