Results 121-140 of 1,285 for speaker:Maria Byrne

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: I wish to discuss something I have raised in this House before, which is the working hours and opening hours of the Revenue Commissioners. A number of people have been on to me about this recently, especially with the tax deadline approaching. The offices of the Revenue Commissioners are only open online and over the phone from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Every other public service in this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Maria Byrne: On the phone.

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

Maria Byrne: I raise legislation we passed here recently on the powers of gardaí. I hosted a meeting with small businesses in Limerick recently with the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, when she was in Limerick.One of the major issues raised was the use of scrambler bikes for crime and intimidation. I compliment An Garda Síochána because, yesterday, 39 gardaí and some of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I, first, would like to follow on the words of a young apprentice called Jodie Whyte from Johnson & Johnson in Limerick. She was nominated for the Apprentice of the Year award recently. Jodie started her career as a chef and is now participating in an apprentice programme to be an engineer. This is something that is close to the Acting Leader's own heart, which is encouraging women...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I rise today to congratulate and thank the Irish rugby team for the pleasure that they have given us over the past number of weeks with their participation in the Rugby World Cup. While many people were disappointed over the weekend certainly they gave us their all. I pay tribute to Johnny Sexton and wish him well in his retirement. I also pay tribute to Munster's own Keith Earls who has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I wish to pay tribute to the late Chuck Feeney. He was a philanthropist and was instrumental in much funding that came to the university in Limerick but also to many universities. I wish to pass on my sympathies to his family. The man was held in very high esteem. He gave away his wealth while he was still alive and made a difference to a lot of lives and many institutions. May he rest...

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this important issue and I thank Senator Clonan for tabling this Private Members' motion. As long as I have known the Minister, she has been very committed to people with disabilities. We see this in what she has done since she assumed the role of Minister for Social Protection, for example, by increasing payments and working with people. I...

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I am sorry Senator, but the Minister has the floor.

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: The Minister has the floor.

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I was not in the Chair earlier and the Minister has the floor, Senator.

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: Okay. The Minister can continue.

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this very important topic. Budget day affects every household in the country. The Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath's opening speech today was about the fact that there are 2.6 million people at work. I want to acknowledge that. He also referred to the fact that inflation, while in some ways it can be good, affects the lives...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Smith. In the two minutes that are left to me, I will highlight one or two areas. Continuing on where Senator Kyne left off in terms of childcare, I am au faitwith what goes on in a community crèche, as I am involved in a community centre. Certainly, the small childcare providers still fear issues around costs, salaries and services. It is an area...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I raise the alarming report that was on the front of the newspaper today. Leaders in transport have raised with the Minister for Transport the stalling of many road projects and the fact that they expect it could lead to anything up to 77 deaths and 400 to 500 serious injuries. When I went through the report, the Garda figures were that people had only reported 7,000 to 8,000 serious...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: Before moving on to the next speaker, I forgot to welcome the Minister, Deputy McConalogue. I thank him for attending to address this Private Members’ Bill.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I thank Senator Paul Daly very much. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I acknowledge the fact that Senator Malcolm Byrne just left the Gallery with some world film producers. I know the significance of bringing people like that to Ireland with regard to Troy Studios in Limerick and the many other film studios. I just wanted to say those producers were welcome.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I welcome our guests, who are political staff from the House of Commons of Canada. We also have some guests from New Hampshire and New York, and guests of Deputy Chris Andrews. They are all very welcome to the Gallery today. Senator Regina Doherty is next.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Maria Byrne: I hate to cut Senator Doherty short but, as the Bill has now been debated for 45 minutes, the debate must now be adjourned in accordance with the order of the Seanad today.