Results 161-180 of 1,664 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy Collins, is replacing the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan. I now move to Senators Nessa Cosgrove and Patricia Stephenson on behalf of the Cross-Party Group. I understand they are sharing time.

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue. As he is aware, I live in the centre of Limerick city. I have seen a lot of things happening in the city centre over the years. In December 2023, the Department of Justice and the local gardaí in Henry Street set up Operation Táirge, whereby they worked with businesses to combat retail...

Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the guests of Deputy Shay Brennan to the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I will raise an issue that I raised in the previous Seanad, that is, that people who receive a terminal diagnosis should automatically qualify for a medical card. It is something that will receive unanimous support across this House. It is also something that we should have the Minister in to discuss. The HSE previously committed to examining this issue but it has not progressed any...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by this House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of Members in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach. If it is okay, I will say a few words of thanks before we move on with the proceedings. I thank the Tánaiste and my colleagues for placing their faith in me. I also thank my colleagues who voted for me here today, as well as those who did not. I have always had a fair work ethic and tried to work with people right across each and every grouping. I give a...

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: We will wait for the Minister. In the meantime, I apologise that I forgot to acknowledge the presence of my party colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, in the Gallery. I thank him for being here for my election. I also thank former Senator, Catherine Noone, for being here today.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his statement. I now open up the floor, beginning with Senator Clifford-Lee.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for her contribution. I call Senator Ahearn next, whom I believe is sharing time with Senator Lynch. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Senator. I noticed that the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, had some guests in the Gallery. They have just left but I acknowledge their presence.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I now call the Minister.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, who is welcome here anytime. I know he is open to listening to and working with people. I again congratulate him.

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: I rise first of all to congratulate the Leader. I look forward to working with him over the coming years. Senator Ahearn raised the N24 which certainly has the same impact on Limerick as it has on Tipperary the whole way to Waterford. It is about connectivity and I too support his call to ask the Minister of Transport to come before us. Equally, Senator Fitzpatrick raised the whole...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Now.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Now.

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, agus comhghairdeas leat. A Chathaoirligh, I rise today to wish you congratulations on your election and to congratulate each and every one of the new and returning Senators here today. I also think of the Senators, who have been referred to, who ran and were not re-elected and those who put their names forward. This House has always been proactive in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Maria Byrne: I wish to be associated with the thanks to the staff in the House for everything they do, from the ushers to the staff of the Seanad Office. Mr. Martin Groves and his team are fantastic in the work they do to ensure that everything is up to speed. I wish them all the best. The main reason I rise is to discuss an issue I have encountered that affects many small businesses. I work closely...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Finance Bill and congratulate the Minister. It is one of the first times that Deputy Chambers has addressed the House as Minister. I compliment him on bringing forward the Bill. In general, I welcome the Bill but there are one or two things the Minister might address. Hopefully, he will be back as Minister for Finance whenever the next Government is formed. I welcome the...