Results 181-200 of 1,257 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, and now call on Senator Malcolm Byrne who has six minutes.

Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: Thank you. It was remiss of me not to acknowledge the presence of the researchers and students in the Visitors Gallery and also those looking in online. I know from a communication that I have received that there is huge interest in this. It is a good news story. As no other Senators are indicating, I call the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State. I am asking for an update on the application made by Catherine McAuley School on Ashbourne Avenue in Limerick. I was honoured when the Minister of State came to visit the school with me a couple of months ago to learn about its ethos and see what is going on in the school. It was a great day of celebration when we were there. The school put on part of its...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for her response. It is good to know that it is progressing through the system and that the NCSE is liaising. Does the Minister of State have a timeframe for when the report will be coming back? Maybe she cannot give that information today but she might be able to come back to me with a timeframe, if possible. I visit the school regularly and see the standard...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2023: Committee Stage (4 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I understand from where Senator Higgins is coming with regard to hotels that have put up their rates but that is not the case for all hotels. I have had many dealings with small hoteliers and others in the hospitality industry. Yesterday, I spoke to a small hotelier who is so grateful that the 9% VAT was kept and for the supports that have been in place. He believes that if those supports...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2023: Committee Stage (4 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the ambassador and the rest of the team accompanied by Deputy Devlin. They are all very welcome on their day of celebration. I look forward to seeing them later this evening. I thank them for the role they play, the engagement they have with all of us, and the different visits they make to our constituencies, where they have met educational institutions and businesses. Long may...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the news that the community first responders unit on the Ennis Road in Limerick city has been granted a temporary home. The unit does fantastic work and its members are highly trained in first aid and dealing with issues to do with older people. They do not have a permanent home. I thank Limerick 2030 for giving them temporary access to a unit in the Cleeves Riverside Quarter...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: St. Gabriel’s respite home is a centre for children with disabilities and is run by St. Gabriel’s Foundation. It is headed by Elaine O’Riordan, who is the respite manager, and Treasa McAuliffe, the CEO. They got a complimentary bill of health from inspectors when they visited recently. It was said the children are treated as if they were the children of the people...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming in to discuss this all-important Bill. The first item I wish to highlight in it is the BIK adjustments. People working for a company may have a car in the company's ownership and, therefore, I welcome that a further €10,000 is allocated under the Bill, especially for categories A to D. This is positive for encouraging people to change their...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. He has ten minutes to give his opening statement.

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: Thank you. I remind Senators that group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators five. I call Senator McGreehan.

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator McGreehan.

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Craughwell. Before I call on Senator Ward, I would like to acknowledge students from St. Michael's College, Ailesbury Road. The students have left but were present for some of the proceedings.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State is very welcome here to discuss this all-important Bill. I am representing my colleague, Senator Seán Kyne, who had another commitment today. On his behalf, I would like that Fine Gael will be supporting the Bill. The Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022 is about strengthening the Bill that is already in existence. While we have gone a long way, this...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Prices (19 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming in to discuss this important issue. The cost of living, and particularly energy costs, is something I have picked up on from working with and visiting older people. I know a number of older people who have local authority homes changed over to electricity recently. One elderly lady who lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment with a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Prices (19 Apr 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and I thank the Government for the €200 energy credits. I know people on social welfare will receive another one next week with their payments. This has been a help. In contacting the energy companies, I found that those providing electricity were much more amenable to answering questions than those providing gas.That is...