Results 121-123 of 123 for speaker:Cathal Byrne
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2025)
Cathal Byrne: I acknowledge former Deputy and Senator, Hugh Byrne, in our Gallery today.I wish to raise, like he did so many times, an issue relative to his area in New Ross, County Wexford, that is, to invite the Minister for disability to the House to specifically discuss speech and language therapists. At present in New Ross, three speech and language therapist posts are allocated by the HSE and all...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)
Cathal Byrne: I raise the issue of flooding in the town of Enniscorthy. It was flooded in 1924, 1947, 1965, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2014, 2016 and most recently in 2020. Approximately 159 houses and 169 businesses are currently within the flood zone area in Enniscorthy. Since 2014, approximately €51 million has been allocated by the Government to deliver a flood relief scheme in Enniscorthy. To date,...
- Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)
Cathal Byrne: Congratulations to all who have been elected or nominated to the Chamber. It is a particular honour for me to give what is my maiden speech. I begin by congratulating the Cathaoirleach on his appointment to the role and wish him the very best of luck. From what people have said, I have no doubt he will leave a very strong legacy and I look forward to working with him. I also thank the...