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Seanad: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (17 Nov 2022)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for coming to discuss this all-important Bill today. I compliment Senator Ardagh, Senator Buttimer, and the rest of the committee who have brought this very important Bill forward. I will follow up on a few points Senator Buttimer made. People who are cancer sufferers and survivors did not go out of their way to become ill. Realistically,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Maria Byrne: ...It is good news to see another American company coming to the mid-west and opening its European headquarters there. It is certainly a great asset to have Shannon Airport on our doorstep. Senator Buttimer referred to a debate around the airports. I also sought that debate last week. We should have an open debate. When we come back in the autumn, perhaps the Leader could organise a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Maria Byrne: ...is run for a week every year. Many events are run in libraries, schools and other buildings. Those kinds of festivals can be built upon, especially if facilities are available for use. Senator Buttimer referred to men's sheds. I met with a women's shed group recently. It wants to start up and is looking for a permanent home. We could look at using school buildings for community uses....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Maria Byrne: I join colleagues in expressing condolences for our colleague, Senator Paul Daly, and also for my colleague, Senator Jerry Buttimer, on the death of his father-in-law. I wish to have those recorded. Today is national self-harm awareness day. It is important to put it out there in regard to the stigma about self-harm and the fact there are organisations such as Pieta House and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Maria Byrne: I want to express my sympathies to Senator Buttimer on the passing of his father. I have not had the opportunity to do so since his dad died and I just want to say that we are thinking of him at this difficult time. I rise today to draw the attention of the House to a study carried out by the University of Limerick. The study, which was actually carried out across 21 countries in Europe,...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Maria Byrne: ...have seen so many changes. The Minister and her Department have stepped in and been able to facilitate and help those people along the way. I agree with the remarks of my colleague, Senator Buttimer, about the Irish Hotels Federation. There are 11,000 people affected because they cannot benefit from the employment wage subsidy scheme or the Covid restrictions support scheme. For...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Maria Byrne: I second the suggestion made by Senator Buttimer that the commission should take the lead and put together a proposal for the secretarial assistants. I lend my support to all of my colleagues who raised that issue. I welcome the fact that today is the International Day For The Elimination Of Violence against Women. I also welcome that will be 16 days of activism to highlight the matter. I...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Maria Byrne: .... Using and speaking it improves their fluency in it. This is very worthwhile. I support this Bill because we have a proud heritage which is important and means so much to us here in Ireland. Like Senator Buttimer, I too remember Peig, and it was one of my favourite stories to read and learn in school. I wish the Minister of State the very best with the Bill and he has my full support.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Maria Byrne: ...He has always been very inclusive and tried to work with people, including the most vulnerable in society. I therefore think it is time we had a debate on hate crime. I support Senators Casey and Buttimer on the hospitality industry. It is time businesses got the clarity they need. I had a number of businesses in contact with me over the weekend. I am aware the Government has brought...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Maria Byrne: ...visitor numbers are up. There was a time when one could land in Shannon Airport and be told to go to Dublin. At least that has stopped. I welcome that all those changes have been made.Senator Buttimer referred to the M20, which is a huge problem with regard to connectivity. I have discussed with the Minister in a Commencement debate the issue of spreading tourism. A total of 82% of...