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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...how we all have a responsibility to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to this country and challenge those who spread misinformation and untruths. I equally commend the contribution of Senator Buttimer highlighting the tragic events in Colorado and pointing out, once again, the disgrace that was the decision by FIFA to award the hosting of the World Cup to Qatar. I raise the statement...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The point I would make is that now is the time to act on this. It is one of the tasks that should be put to the Electoral Commission. Under the legislation, it has a role in this. Senator Buttimer mentioned the Pontifical University at Maynooth but the Bill provides that it is up to the Minister to designate the institutions. The Minister can designate which higher education institutions...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...of the website will be important. Many people cannot decipher planning notices, for instance. We need things to be in plain English so that they are accessible and can be used. I also agree with Senator Buttimer about the greater use of SPCs, which is related to this. Information on these committees at local authority level should be provided. Some are very innovative. I appreciate...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...led the attacks on the teaching staff, including the Labour Party, would publicly apologise to those teachers who suffered a very unfair social media pile-on. I also echo the comments of Senator Buttimer in wishing everybody a happy Pride. It is unfortunate to see what has been happening in Hungary and Poland. A small number of homophobic incidents that took place around the country...