Results 61-80 of 1,257 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming today. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I pay tribute, along with all our colleagues, to former Taoiseach, John Bruton. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Finola, children Matthew, Juliana, Emily and Mary-Elizabeth, his sister Mary, and our esteemed colleague, his brother Richard. I go back to when John was Taoiseach. Like Senator Conway, I was present when he was elected Taoiseach. I was a member of Young Fine Gael at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vacant Properties (31 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell for coming to the House to discuss the very important issue of vacant and derelict properties, especially in Limerick city and county. A number of people have been on to me who are very welcoming of the grant but they have some issues with it. Is the Minister of State aware of the average wait time? I know people have to wait 13 months for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vacant Properties (31 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. It is positive that the scheme is under review. If there were stage payments it would allow people to move into their homes sooner. If they were able to get the money back as they completed the work they would be able to reinvest the money in their homes. This is very welcome. I also welcome the fact that there is discretion around the 13 months. I know...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach very much indeed. I rise today to speak about the fact that I have been contacted by so many small businesses. The months of January and February are a very lean time for businesses. There is much concern out there, especially with businesses in the hospitality trade. There are an awful lot of extra costs be it the minimum wage, the sick pay scheme or...

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this all-important issue which I know is a subject close to her heart. As she is aware, I am involved in a respite house, St. Gabriel's Foundation, in Limerick, and we would not be up and running if not for the Minister of State's dedication and commitment. I acknowledge that and put it on the record. We sat with a vacant building for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I welcome yesterday's news on what the Cabinet has approved for the rent-a-room scheme. It is an issue I have raised here many times, including in two Commencement debates. It is a win-win situation for older people but also for those who need student accommodation. People can rent a room for up to €14,000 and it does not affect their medical card. It is welcome news because many...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue today. It is an issue that is very close to my heart. I was director of elections for the Government when the plebiscite was passed so in that respect, I have a very keen interest in making sure we deliver a directly elected mayor for Limerick. I thank the Minister of State and the officials for...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: What about the implementation advisory group?

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: Do any other Senators want to contribute? No.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: Yes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Senator and invite the Minister to speak.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (9 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: Thanks very much, Acting Chair, and I thank the Minister of State for coming to answer my question. I know it is not his area of responsibility so he can only give me what he has been given. A number of student nurses have contacted me who are in third year and doing their student placement. There was a big announcement that student nurses would receive €500 each and they would...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (9 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (9 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. It is most welcome that the money that student nurses and midwives receive has increased and that these measures are being put in place. Whether it is interpretation by people at the top and that people have taken it up differently, I do not know. However, the case that has been put to me is that not all student nurses qualify for the €500 and not all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: First, I would like to say to the Corbett family in America that they are in my thoughts. I know the Corbetts well. The way the two young people, Jack and Sarah, conducted themselves over quite a long while is to be commended. I also commend Tracey Corbett Lynch, who is their aunt and stepmother, for all she has done for them over the last number of years. I am thinking of them during...

Seanad: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, 9 to 15, inclusive, and 17 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.