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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister. It is good news that this will happen before the end of the year. Many companies are considering investment or expansion in Limerick and the greater mid-west region. We need a proper transport system put in place as quickly as possible. I believe the Minister understands the importance of that, but it is also important to get it right. We need to be a counterbalance...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I wish to pay tribute to Grace and wish her all the very best. I was elected to be part of the agricultural panel as well. She has greatly contributed to the workings of this Chamber over the last three and a half years. I wish her all the best in Europe and I know that she will make a contribution there. I wish to comment on cycling as this is National Bike Week. Last weekend, a...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State at the Departments of Finance, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House. Group spokespersons have eight minutes, which is not to be exceeded, and all other Senators have five minutes.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I call Senator McDowell. I understand he is sharing time.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I ask Senators not to interrupt.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: Senator Conway-Walsh has the floor.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Boyhan I wish to welcome some more members from Limerick City and County Council sport and social club to the Gallery. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: Senator Black has three minutes.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: That concludes the statements. I thank the Minister for her contribution. I ask the Acting Leader to propose the suspension until 5 p.m.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Use of Reduced Timetables: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank our guests for their presentations. I am involved with a school. I visited two or three schools and I am really concerned. The practice is being used properly in some schools, as portrayed by Ms Hanahoe. It is of concern to all of us that the practice is abused or used as an excuse in others. Have our guests any suggestions? Currently, schools are supposed to comply and speak to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Aids and Appliances (12 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I, too, welcome the Minister of State and thank him for coming to discuss this very important issue. I raise an issue in CHO 3 - the mid-west - of the HSE. Recently I have encountered three cases - I am sure there are many more - in which people have received not very nice letters. They were told that as there was no funding available, they would not be given power chairs. The three...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Aids and Appliances (12 Jun 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. While I accept that everything is being assessed and that there is a waiting list, the lives of these three people have been impacted. The Minister of State has just said there are 25 people on the waiting list. I am not sure how many other people are affected but I have been contacted by three individuals and I am really concerned that they have no quality...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House this morning for this debate. Now that we have voted to have a directly elected mayor in Limerick, it was my understanding it was to be in two years but I believe it may be three years. When does the Minister of State envisage us having the first directly elected mayor? As the Minister of State knows, I led the campaign on behalf of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (30 May 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his very informative response. There has been a learning curve. I pay tribute to the CEO and his staff who play a relevant role. It will be very important for the CEO and the mayor to work side by side. The CEO and his staff certainly have a very important role to play. The sooner the legislation can be brought forward the better. It will show the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Overcrowding (28 May 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. As the Minister of State will be aware, University Hospital Limerick, UHL, is in the news every day of the week for many negative reasons. I pay tribute to the staff who work really hard at trying to make conditions perfect for the people who attend the hospital's accident and emergency unit. Recently, I wrote to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Overcrowding (28 May 2019)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. While I welcome the modular beds and the fact the enabling works have started, as well as the 98 beds that are due to follow, no short-term solution is being offered. People are still on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick, not just in the winter but all year round. There has to be a short-term solution to resolve the overcrowding and the conditions...