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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Children's Hospital (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am particularly glad he is here because I know he is a straight talker and will be clear in his answers. In many ways, the issue I raise today is a quite straightforward question but it is one about which the entire country has a concern. I ask him to outline the progress on the building of the national children's hospital, the costs to date,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Children's Hospital (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate that there will always be external factors that will have an impact but many of the factors contributing to the cost spiral happened prior to Covid-19 and the invasion of Ukraine. I am assured by the Minister of State's comments that the building will be substantially completed by the end of 2023 and that we will have an opening date in 2024. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree with colleagues. Senator Mullen's choice of phrase when he referred to "so-called transgender rights" was inappropriate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: In a republic-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: With respect, in a republic-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: In a republic-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I assume the Leas-Cathaoirleach will be generous in time in light of the interruptions. Let us be very clear that within a republic, all citizens and residents deserve to be treated equally and with respect. That applies-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: That applies-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: -----to those who are transgender and choose to define themselves in that way. By the way, as far as I am concerned, there were no efforts on my part to shut down free speech. In fact, the interruptions were more a reflection of an effort-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish to move on to-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I do not intend to. I wish to raise the issue of Garda numbers. I have raised previously the fact that the Garda numbers for the Wexford division stood, at the end of November last year, at 341. At the end of February, the total Garda numbers in the Wexford division fell to 334. The reason I raised this matter specifically is because of the increased traffic at Rosslare as a result of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Every summer it is guaranteed-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate the Leas-Cathaoirleach's indulgence. Every summer and winter, the river is nearly always guaranteed to flood. I would appreciate if the Leader would raise the matter with-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I will start by thanking Senator Boyhan for his kind words and by welcoming the publication of the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022. Having had discussions with the Minister and the officials, I am quite happy that many of the measures contained in the Bill I proposed on allowing local authorities to use CCTV and other technologies...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Sinn Féin does not talk about its support for Maduro, Putin and the Chinese Communist Party when it has its $1,000 a plate dinners at the Trump hotels with its American backers. It should not come in here and question my party’s record on foreign policy. We have always supported a peaceful solution, a two-state solution in Palestine, and we have always supported multilateral...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I commend my Fine Gael colleagues for a well-considered motion. As it was being proposed by Senator Seery Kearney, I agree with her words. It is a comprehensive motion and reflects in many ways the concerns of the Irish people and our desire as a nation as to how the world should function. I am happy that President Zelenskiy has received and...

Seanad: Election of Acting Chairperson (29 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I propose Senator Ned O'Sullivan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (29 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for taking this item which concerns the pension entitlements of those in the research sector. I am sure that, like me, he agrees that for our researchers it is essential that there is a very strong and clear career path for them and that as part of that, their pension entitlements are clarified and indeed that they are entitled to pensions. One of the things...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (29 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. There is very little I would disagree with, except that the answer that has been prepared for him does not respond directly to my question other than to say that his Department is continuing to work on this matter and that there will be an answer shortly. The researchers who are impacted by this situation are concerned because many of them have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I will raise three matters. Today, the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, announced a series of welcome reforms to the leaving certificate. I ask for a debate on those reforms in the very near future, which I am sure can be facilitated. I particularly welcome the introduction of two new subjects, one in the area of drama, film and theatre studies, and the second in the area of climate...