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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...with the Cathaoirleach that we need to defend the fact we have independent State institutions that operate our elections and referendums. Senators Gallagher and Carrigy raised the question of dog attacks. That is a big concern throughout the country, particularly for sheep farmers. They acknowledged the work done by Senator McGreehan on this. Anyone who has engaged with the IFA, and...

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

Malcolm Byrne: ...record of investing in overseas aid and supporting the most vulnerable on this planet. While I note that Senator Keogan’s friends were not protesting today outside Leinster House, the kind of dog whistle we see from her on a regular basis should continue to give us cause for concern. This is a positive budget. I will draw attention to a number of small aspects of it that I think...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: ...on his family, on those who would have seen the attack and, indeed, on the wider community in Enniscorthy in County Wexford. Unfortunately, we are seeing far too many of these attacks by some of these dogs. As the House will be aware, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 place particular restrictions on 11 different breeds. There are requirements that these animals must be muzzled in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I am object to this dog-whistle approach.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: ...adjourning for a couple of minutes to allow him to have appropriate discussions on this. I appreciate the pressure the Minister of State is under but there is no point in the House passing dog's dinner legislation, to use the phrase being used all day. I am in support of the proposals of Senator Ward.