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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Report 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Service: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I welcome all of the participants, in particular, Mr. Kennelly and Mr. O’Brien, whom I know personally, together with Mr. Hourigan, who is sitting behind me. When I heard recently about this, it raised questions in my own mind. Deputy Farrell has asked some of the questions I would like to have asked. In respect of the Secretary General, has he ever communicated with our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Report 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Service: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: Is there an example in any other public sector organisation of something similar having happened, or do the witnesses think they are the only ones who have ended up in this situation? Mr. O'Brien asked that we speak to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I have no problem doing that on a personal basis. I certainly will put a question to him on the matter in the future. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Report 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Service: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: Have the unions given any up-to-date advice to the witnesses? Has there been any communication from them and have they attempted any action recently on the witnesses' behalf?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Report 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Service: Discussion (14 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I second Deputy Durkan's suggestion.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. More than 100 children and young adults have been waiting for more than a year for mental health appointments in Limerick and the mid-west, and this is not good enough. I am aware there are many problems recruiting consultant child psychiatrists. While some have been recruited in recent times, there are six teams and they are in the process...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I apologise because I meant to acknowledge the work she and her team have done to date. The situation has improved a great deal, but we also have a long way to go. I welcome that Limerick is going to be used for a pilot scheme, as the Minister of State highlighted. When I see the figures in this regard, they are stark. I refer to the number of young people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and staff of the Oireachtas on the celebration yesterday. It was very appropriate and lovely to see so many former Members in attendance. I congratulate all involved in such a lovely occasion and we are all honoured to be a part of it. Yesterday the people of the mid-west got good news with the announcment that there will be a new route between Shannon...

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: Now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I wish to raise two issues, one of which is to welcome the €6.8 million funding Shannon Airport received yesterday from the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for which I thank her. I wish to pay compliment to the CEO of Shannon Airport, Ms Mary Considine, and the staff and team for their wonderful work on promoting Shannon as a regional airport. The Minister of State visited many...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: Yes, if that is okay, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I had to speak on something elsewhere, so I apologise I missed the tributes. I welcome Terry's family and friends. I knew Terry well. I served on the Committee of the Regions with him and he was a very fine representative, not only as a councillor but also as a Senator, and so committed to the work in which he was involved. There have been many...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 1: In page 12, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "Report on Help-to-Buy Scheme 7.The Minister shall within 6 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the operation of the Help-to-Buy Scheme and its uptake, both in its original form and its enhanced form. ". I welcome the Minister,...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his well put together response. I thank him for pointing out that the information is available. I compliment the scheme overall and look forward to it going from strength to strength.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 2: In page 13, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: “Report on Small Benefit Exemption 8. The Minister shall within 3 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the potential broadening of the Small Benefit Exemption in such cases where the assistance provided is for energy and transport...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 3: In page 15, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Report on Income Tax 11.The Minister shall within 4 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on increasing the standard rate cut-off point with respect to income tax to €50,000.”. The report on income tax was published...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his clear statement and explanation.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 4: In page 15, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Report on Tax Credit 11.The Minister shall within 4 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the impact of increasing both the employee tax credit and the earned income tax credit to €2,000 by 2025.”.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 5: In page 15, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Report on Tax Rates 11.The Minister shall within 4 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the introduction of a new 30 per cent tax rate in Budget 2024.”.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I move recommendation No. 11: In page 67, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “Report on Living Cities Initiative 26.The Minister shall within 6 months of the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the expansion of the Living Cities Initiative to towns to encourage the refurbishment or conversion of suitable properties for...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response and his commitment to assessing this as we go along. I will withdraw the recommendation and work with the Minister's suggestion.